(Ynet News) Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Ankara at the start of an official visit on Wednesday, the first Israeli leader to visit Turkey in 14 years. He was greeted at the Presidential Complex by Turkish President Erdogan and a military honor guard, while a band played the Israeli anthem. Herzog told Israeli reporters before the visit, "We shall try to restart our relations and build them in a measured and cautious manner, and with mutual respect between our states. I always emphasize that my vision is that Jews, Muslims, and Christians will live in peace in our region." "I hope that in the wake of my visit, a serious process will begin with Turkey, an in-depth dialogue at various levels, and that ultimately we will see, so I hope, progress in our relations and positive results." In Istanbul, members of pro-Islamist groups protested Herzog's visit, chanting anti-Israeli slogans. Turkey and Israel were once close allies, but the relationship frayed under Erdogan.
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