Raw : Some 500 pro-Islamic Turks hold anti-Israel rally over Temple Mount Riots. Protesters march towards Israeli Consulate in Istanbul Chanting, 'we will protect al-Aqsa Mosque, burn Israeli flag


Some 500 pro-Islamic Turks have held an anti-Israel protest in Istanbul over violence at a Jerusalem holy site claimed by both Arabs and Jews.

The Protesters on Monday Marched toward the heavily guarded Israeli Consulate and burned an Israeli flag, Chanting "We will protect al-Aqsa Mosque." Muslims regard al-Aqsa as Islam's third-Holiest site.

Relations between Israel and Turkey - a key Muslim ally - have since Israel's Soured war in Gaza at the beginning of this year.

Earlier this month, Turkey canceled a military exercise in which Israeli Pilots were planned to participate. Tensions Deepened after Turkey's state-run TV aired a drama series that Portrays Israeli soldiers as cruel and Repressive.