Tensions flared between Israel and Turkey after protesters in Ankara hoisted an effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from a crane under a banner reading “Death Penalty.” The shocking demonstration, staged near a state-linked institution has drawn a sharp diplomatic response from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Foreign Ministry labeled the act “disgraceful behavior,” accusing Turkish authorities of failing to condemn the mock execution. The display, which quickly went viral across social media, comes amid renewed strains between Ankara and Tel Aviv over the ongoing Gaza conflict and Israel’s military actions. Diplomatic observers say the protest could further destabilize already fragile ties between the two nations. WATCH

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