Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said during a meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid that “we have begun work to upgrade the diplomatic representation with Israel to the level of ambassadors”, noting that “we do not allow terrorist attacks in our country, and we cooperate closely with Israel in the field of security.

Earlier in the day, Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth reported that “prior to the arrival in Turkey of Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid, who is to become Israel’s next prime minister, Turkish intelligence reported that an Iranian attack attempt on Istanbul was thwarted last Friday.” .

And the newspaper pointed out, “According to the Turks, the Iranians planned to kidnap Israeli diplomats and tourists in Istanbul and harm them. The report stated that the conspirators were in Istanbul. Among the destinations, according to the report: the former Israeli ambassador to Turkey and his wife, who are staying at a hotel in the Biaolu area of ​​the city.”