Haaretz newspaper has revealed that specific Arab countries complained last year to Israel about Turkey’s active role in east Jerusalem.
The newspaper claimed that Jordan and Saudi Arabia as well as the Palestinian Authority have sent letters to Israel voicing their concern over Turkey’s growing influence in areas of east Jerusalem.
It said that those countries and the PA stated in their letters that Turkey was actively present in east Jerusalem through institutions and societies that provide support for the Palestinian natives of Jerusalem.
Their letter affirmed that the Turkish activities in east Jerusalem would threaten their interests and those of Israel.
