The Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv lowered its flag to half-mast in mourning for slain Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, provoking outrage from Israeli officials. Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz condemned the act, stating that Israel will not tolerate mourning for a 'murderer' and summoned Turkey's deputy ambassador for a severe reprimand. This flag-lowering coincided with Turkey's declaration of a national mourning day for Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran amidst ongoing tensions following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Katz's statements included a call for Turkish representatives to mourn in Turkey rather than in Israel. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggested expelling the Turkish ambassador as relations between the two nations continue to deteriorate. The incident highlights the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly regarding Turkey's support for Hamas and the impact of Haniyeh's death on Israeli-Turkish diplomatic relations.