Erodgan's comments have prompted #Israel to say it's officially withdrawing some of its Embassy staff from Turkey. The #Israeli For Min, Eli Cohen said what he described as "grave statements" from Mr Erdogan meant that the two countries' relationship would have to be re-evaluated. #Turkey is the only predominantly-Muslim country which has always recognised the state of Israel, and President Erdogan had initially offered to mediate in the present conflict with #Gaza