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Erdogan’s Proposed Gaza Visit Reignites Controversy

Despite opposition from Israel, the United States and the Palestinian Authority, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Gaza is set to take place by July 5. 

Palestinian youths take part during a rally in support of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (seen on banner), at the Seaport of Gaza City June 18, 2013. REUTERS/Suhaib Salem (GAZA - Tags: POLITICS CIVIL UNREST) - RTX10RQC
Palestinian youths take part during a rally in support of Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (seen on banner), at the seaport of Gaza City, June 18, 2013. — REUTERS/Suhaib Salem

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s controversial visit to Gaza is on the agenda again, and may even take place within the next week, according to a senior Hamas official, despite opposition from Israel, the United States and the Palestinian Authority (PA).

Meanwhile, the United States' brokered effort to normalize ties between Turkey and Israel is in the doldrums again, with Israeli officials complaining of being “humiliated” by Ankara.

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