"Turkey's Erdogan Signals Thaw in Relations with Israel"

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced antisemitism and expressed his plans to visit Israel during a meeting with Jewish leaders in New York. Erdogan emphasized his commitment to fostering a stable relationship with Israel and combating antisemitism, which he labeled as a "crime against humanity." The conversation also touched on the upcoming visits of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Turkey and Erdogan to Israel, with Jewish leaders expressing their support for these visits and dedication to enhancing the relationship. This comes after strained relations between the two leaders in recent years, but efforts have been made to improve ties, including Herzog's visit to Turkey and Turkey's assistance in foiling an Iranian-backed plot against Israelis in Istanbul.