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Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Israel:

Recent Developments:

1. Erdogan's Criticism of Israel's Treatment of Palestinians: Turkish President Erdogan has been a vocal critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians, particularly in the Gaza Strip. He has accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinians and has called for international action to stop the "massacre" in Gaza.
2. Turkey's Support for Hamas: Erdogan has also been a strong supporter of Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip. Turkey has provided financial and military aid to Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States and Israel.
3. Erdogan's Meeting with Israeli President: In June 2022, Erdogan met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Istanbul, marking the first high-level meeting between the two countries in over a decade. The meeting was seen as a step towards improving relations between Turkey and Israel, which have been strained in recent years.

Recent News Articles:

1. "Erdogan Slams Israel's 'Genocide' in Gaza" (Al Jazeera, June 2021) - Turkish President Erdogan has accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza, as the Israeli military launched a military operation in the territory.
2. "Turkey's Erdogan Calls for International Action to Stop 'Massacre' in Gaza" (The New York Times, May 2021) - Erdogan has called for international action to stop the "massacre" in Gaza, as the Israeli military launched airstrikes against Hamas targets in the territory.
3. "Erdogan's Meeting with Israeli President Marks Step Towards Improved Relations" (Haaretz, June 2022) - The meeting between Erdogan and Israeli President Herzog was seen as a step towards improving relations between Turkey and Israel, which have been strained in recent years.
4. "Turkey's Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism' Against Palestinians" (The Guardian, March 2022) - Erdogan has accused Israel of committing "state terrorism" against Palestinians, as the Israeli military launched a military operation in the West Bank.

Background:

The relationship between Turkey and Israel has been strained in recent years, particularly since 2010 when Israeli commandos killed nine Turkish activists on a ship that was attempting to break Israel's blockade of Gaza. The incident led to a deterioration in relations between the two countries, and Turkey has since been a vocal critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians.

Erdogan has been a key figure in the controversy, using his platform to criticize Israel's actions and call for international action to stop the "massacre" in Gaza. His government has also provided financial and military aid to Hamas, which has been designated as a terrorist organization by several countries.

Despite the tensions, there have been efforts in recent years to improve relations between Turkey and Israel. In 2022, Erdogan met with Israeli President Herzog in Istanbul, marking the first high-level meeting between the two countries in over a decade. The meeting was seen as a step towards improving relations between Turkey and Israel, but it remains to be seen whether the two countries can overcome their differences and move towards a more positive relationship.