Türkiye's president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on the 23rd that Türkiye will continue to maintain long-term and stable relations with Palestine, and Türkiye's progress in diplomatic relations with Israel will not weaken its support for the Palestinian cause. Erdogan said at a joint press conference with visiting Palestinian President Abbas in the capital Ankara on the 23rd that the progress in diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Israel will not reduce Türkiye's support for the Palestinian cause. Türkiye opposes any action intended to change the status of Jerusalem and has made this clear to Israel. Abbas said that he firmly opposes violence and terrorism and thanks Türkiye for standing firmly with the Palestinian people. Abbas arrived in Türkiye on the 22nd for a three-day visit. On the 17th of this month, Türkiye and Israel announced the resumption of diplomatic relations, and the two sides will exchange ambassadors and consuls general again. In May 2018, the U.S. Embassy in Israel moved from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, and protests broke out in many Palestinian cities. The clashes between the protesters and the Israeli army resulted in a large number of Palestinian deaths and injuries. Türkiye subsequently recalled its ambassadors to Israel and the United States, and expelled the Israeli ambassador to Turkey and the Consul General in Istanbul. In March this year, Israeli President Herzog and Turkish President erdo ğ an held a meeting in Ankara. In May, Turkish Foreign Minister chavushiolu visited Israel. Bilateral relations showed a rapid recovery momentum. (news agency)