Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for an alliance among Islamic countries to counter what he describes as the 'growing threat of expansionism' from Israel, following the reported killing of a Turkish-American woman by Israeli troops at a West Bank protest. He emphasized that the only way to confront 'Israeli arrogance, banditry, and state terrorism' is through unity among Islamic nations. Erdogan's remarks came during an event near Istanbul, where he also mentioned Turkey's recent diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with Egypt and Syria, aiming to form a united front against perceived threats to regional stability. This week, Erdogan hosted Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, marking the first such presidential visit in 12 years, where they discussed the Gaza conflict and bilateral relations. The Israeli military is investigating the incident involving the Turkish-American woman, but there has been no immediate response from Israeli officials regarding Erdogan's statements. Relations between Turkey and Israel have been strained, particularly since the onset of the Gaza war.