Israeli Haaretz daily called country’s policy “gangster diplomacy”, commenting on the recent developments in Israeli-Turkish relations. “Our deputy foreign minister merely gave us second-rate humiliation,” the article says. The daily mentions that it is ridiculous “when directors sit on high, uncomfortable chairs with their feet barely touching the ground just to achieve a superior level.”

Speaking about anti-Israeli series aired in Turkey, the Haaretz recalls it is broadcasted on Star TV owned by Erdogan’s rival Aydin Dogan. Thus, Turkish Premier “is innocent of the first accusations against him”.

Israeli newspaper wonders whether Turkey’s or Israel’s actions are more moral. “If Israel had wanted to behave morally, it would have recognized the Armenian genocide despite Turkish opposition, but it is afraid that taking a moral stance on that issue would cost it dearly,” the article reads.

A.G.