Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Israel on Monday, condemning the killing of dozens of Palestinians by Israeli forces during protests on the Gaza border. Erdogan accused Israel of committing “state terrorism” and said that Turkey will recall its ambassador from Tel Aviv and expel the Israeli ambassador from Ankara. The decision marks a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries, which have been strained in recent years over a number of issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Ankara’s support for the Muslim Brotherhood.