Finance Minister Smotrich urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove Turkey from ceasefire talks, citing Erdogan's antisemitism and threats to Israel's security.
Erdogan met Hamas leader Haniyeh to discuss Gaza aid and regional peace amid tensions with Israel. They emphasized support for Palestine and called for unity.
"This decision will remain in place until Israel, under its obligations emanating from international law, urgently declares a ceasefire in Gaza and allows the unhindered flow of... aid," Turkey said.
The vote was, in essence, a choice between an authoritarian religious party and parties representing a tradition of secular nationalism.
Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.
Erdogan is ramping up his pro-Hamas rhetoric ahead of Turkey’s local elections on March 31, according to M. Hakan Yavuz, a professor of political science at the University of Utah.
Erdogan, modern Turkey's most successful politician, has led the country for more than two decades.
The post was apparently intended to flatter South African President Cyril Ramaphosa but ended up causing upheaval for the allegedly bigoted wording chosen.
Turkey's Treasury said in a statement late on Monday that the Turkish financial system operated in full compliance with national laws and international obligations, monitored by several authorities.
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