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Ozgur Ozkan, Visiting Scholar at the Fletcher School's Russia and Eurasia Program, Tufts University

Erdogan's stance on Israel reflects desire to mix politics with realpolitik – and still remain a relevant regional player

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a pro-Palestinian crowd in Istanbul. Yasin Akgul/AFP via Getty Images)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pulled his ambassador from Israel on Nov. 4, 2023. Less than a month earlier, he was offering diplomatic assistance to calm the situation in the Middle East.

That diplomatic shift is indicative of how in just a few short weeks, Turkey has recalibrated its stance on the escalating violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip.

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