Erdogan Unites Palestinian Leaders, Expresses Concern over Israel Attacks

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed concern about Israeli settler violence against Palestinians during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Erdogan also addressed the issue of the Al-Aqsa Mosque and emphasized the importance of a two-state solution for lasting peace in the region. The meeting took place amid growing frustration among Palestinians with the Palestinian Authority's response to Israeli raids in the West Bank, including a recent attack on the Jenin refugee camp. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Turkey was postponed due to unscheduled surgery.