The decision by the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv to fly its flag at half-staff in honor of Hamas' political leader Ismail Haniyeh on Turkey's national day of mourning has stirred up strong reactions from members of the Israeli government and public.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz expressed his disapproval by summoning Turkey's deputy ambassador for a stern reprimand, stating that Israel will not tolerate expressions of sympathy for someone like Haniyeh, whom they consider a murderer.