Raphael Israeli

Economists confident in Turkish economy after elections

Economists and other experts have told Anadolu Agency that investor confidence in Turkey will not flag despite potential political instability after June 7's general election.

The election saw four parties earn enough votes to enter the Turkish parliament, sparking speculation about a return to coalition government or a second, snap election.

Will Turkey learn to live with the bitter truth in the Middle East?

A conference organized in Ankara by the International Strategic Research Organization (USAK) on Turkish-Israeli relations in view of regional developments started with a heated debate when the first speaker, Professor Raphael Israeli, attributed Turkey?s policies toward Israel to Turks? hatred of the Jewish people.