Turkey recalls ambassador to Israel for consultations

Turkey has recalled its ambassador to Israel for consultations due to the humanitarian crisis and ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza, the foreign ministry said on Saturday.

Israel's envoys to Turkey left the country last month due to security reasons, after protests erupted across the country in support of Palestinians. Israel later said it had recalled its envoys to assess bilateral ties.

Ambassador Sakir Ozkan Torunlar was recalled in view of "the ongoing humanitarian tragedy in Gaza caused by Israel's continued attacks on civilians and Israel's refusal [to accept] a ceasefire," the Turkish foreign ministry said.