Hamas is busy in Istanbul, and Jerusalem is worried – While Turkey continues to woo Israel and insist that Hamas’ activity on its territory is strictly “political,” Israel’s security forces continue to thwart terrorist attacks and plots directed by Hamas-in-Turkey. | israelhayom.com

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is fickle and unpredictable, a high-ranking security official recently warned Israel’s political leadership. The official recommended that Israel be cautious in the face of Turkey’s gestures, which he said are designed to use Israel to put Erdogan back in a position to influence the Biden administration. Israel should respect him, but be wary, the official concluded.