Turkey-Israel relations Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six yearsForeign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials. 'Drop charges against Israelis in Mavi Marmara incident'Turkish lawyer calls to abide by terms of Turkey-Israel agreement and stop prosecutions against Israelis. Israel's new ambassador to Turkey arrives in AnkaraIsrael's new ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Naeh, arrives in the capital, becoming Israel's first envoy to Turkey since 2010. Marmara families won't drop lawsuitsDespite receiving compensation from Israel, families of Turkish Islamists killed in 2010 flotilla vow to pursue criminal cases. Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipelineIsrael and Turkey agree to begin discussions on building a gas pipeline to pump Israeli gas to Europe. Steinitz to meet Turkish counterpart in IstanbulIsrael's Energy Minister expected to meet his Turkish counterpart on Thursday. 'Turkey'd best think twice before criticizing us'Facing criticism from Turkey, Jerusalem responds: "We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel from rockets shot into our territory." Turkey still supports the 'Palestinian cause'"Normalization of relations with Israel does not mean that we will be silent in the face of attacks against the Palestinian nation." Deputy Turkish PM seeks to visit Israel, mend tiesAfter 6 years of estrangement between Israel and Turkey, Deputy Turkish PM has announced that he expects to visit Israel soon. 'Turkey has stabbed Hamas in the back'Dr. Mordechai Kedar praises the Israel-Turkey deal. 'Renewal of diplomatic ties without removing the Gaza blockade is a strategic coup.' Marmara lawyer: Suit against soldiers to continueProsecutor for terrorist activists killed on the Mavi Marmara to continue with civil lawsuit against Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu: Ministers knew of Turkey negotiationsSources close to Netanyahu reject claims that the cabinet was kept in the dark about the reconciliation deal with Turkey. Our MIAs have been abandoned'Families of captive Avera Mengistu and MIAs Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu. Zionist Union MK: Netanyahu 'went too far'MK Itzik Shmuli blasts Israel for reportedly agreeing to pay compensation for Marmara families as part of deal with Turkey. ‘A national humiliation’Ex-minister Gideon Sa’ar says deal with Turkey is an invitation to enemies to launch additional flotillas. Erdogan meets Hamas leader ahead of reconciliationTurkish President meets Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal as his country is reportedly set to announce normalization with Israel. Israeli and Turkish teams to meet one last timeIsrael and Turkey's negotiating teams to meet next week for a decisive round of talks on reconciliation agreement. Turkish negotiator with Israel reassignedTurkey’s deputy foreign minister who was in charge of talks with Israel reassigned as ambassador to the UN. Implications unclear.Turkey reconciliation deal 'near completion'Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says '90%' of Turkey's conditions have been met, possibly paving way for lucrative natural gas deal. Israel-Turkey talks end with no progressDiplomatic officials say meeting between Israeli and Turkish officials dealt with issues of contention, but no consensus was reached.Turkey is playing a 'double game' with IsraelAs sides meet in ongoing talks, senior Israeli sources accuse Ankara of 'using us' to pressure Russia, estimate talks will fail.Israeli and Turkish teams to meet ThursdayNegotiating teams from Israel and Turkey to meet in an effort to reach reconciliation agreement.Erdogan: Istanbul attack wasn't aimed at IsraelTurkish President says he expects positive results from upcoming meeting with Israeli officials. Experts: ‘Clear warming’ of relations with TurkeyAfter suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed three Israelis, Israel praises the conduct of the Turkish officials, Rivlin calls Erdogan. Netanyahu condemns Ankara attackIn what some see as a sign that relations with Turkey are improving, Netanyahu expresses solidarity with Turkey following Ankara bombing.Turkish official: Normalization with Israel closeSenior official claims two of Turkey's three conditions to normalizing ties with Israel have been met - but will Israeli lift Gaza blockade?Progress reported in Israel-Turkey talksOfficials say progress was made in meeting between Israeli and Turkish teams, but some issues still remain to be solved.Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in SwitzerlandDiplomats say Israeli and Turkish negotiating teams will meet on Wednesday for talks on reconciliation agreement.Netanyahu associate meets with Erdogan in TurkeyMalcolm Hoenlein - who flew in straight from J'lem - among US Jewish officials to meet with Erdogan to discuss reconciliation with Israel.Israeli, Turkish officials to meet within weeksChannel 2 News reports progress in reconciliation talks between Israel and Turkey. Agreement with Turkey 'close', says officialDore Gold, Director-General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, gives a rare interview to Saudi website, says rapprochement with Turkey is close.Turkey: Deal with Israel - if Gaza blockade endsSenior Turkish official appears to rule out imminent rapprochement with Israel, after leveling demands Jerusalem unlikely to accept.Turkish official: Deal with Israel 'close'Turkish official says his country is close to an agreement to normalize ties with Israel, cites positive progress on Ankara's key demands. Senior Israeli official in rare trip to TurkeyForeign Ministry official Aviv Shiran called his visit to Turkey a positive development in relations between the two countries.Erdogan: Israelis created the 'occupation' in 1948Turkish President expresses his support for the Palestinian Arabs, accuses Israel of "occupying the Palestinians". Erdogan: It's 'possible' to repair Israel tiesTurkey’s President tells Israeli radio he thinks it would be possible to repair the strained ties with Israel, but doesn't elaborate.Erdogan: Temple Mount 'A Red Line'Turkish President says that defense of Judaism's holiest site 'could deteriorate the situation,' hours after meeting with Hamas leader. Turkish Delegation to Visit IsraelFor the first time since the Marmara incident, Israel will welcome a delegation from Turkey, in what some see as a step to renewal of ties. Turkey Summons Diplomat After Turks Refused EntryTurkey summons Israeli charge d'affaires after group of Turks refused entry at Ben Gurion Airport due to potential ties to Hamas. Turkey Admits to Reconciliation Talks With IsraelAfter revelations of secret meetings between Israeli, Turkish diplomats, Turkey's foreign minister says it's 'nothing new.' Secret Meeting Points to Israel-Turkey Thaw?Foreign Ministry Director Gold meets Turkish counterpart in Rome; Erdogan may be less belligerent after election failure. Ankara: 'No One in Turkey is Anti-Semitic'Despite exodus of Turkish Jews, anti-Israel tirades, Turkish Deputy Prime Minister insists Turkey is merely protesting Israel's policies. New FM Could Break Ground with TurkeyNimrod Goren says that Liberman is a symbol of the crisis between the two countries, but the relationship will still need a lot of work. Jews in Turkey: Unending DiscriminationIn Turkey, anti-Semitism has a long history among state authorities, opinion shapers, political circles (both right- and left-wing), Islamist and non-Islamist groups, and particularly in the media - way before Erdogan.Turkey Won't Attend Conference Because of IsraelTurkey's Foreign Minister cancels attendance at Munich security conference because Israeli representatives will be there. Turkish PM: Israel Must 'Stop Killing Children'Turkey’s Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel can be restored if Israel “stops killing children”. Turkish PM: Israel Causes Muslim RadicalizationTurkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu continues attacking Israel, says Israeli "provocations" contribute to Muslim radicalization. Erdogan Slams Israel Over Temple MountTurkish President condemns Israel for responding to Arab riots on Temple Mount, threatens Security Council action.Turkey's PM: No Hope of Normalization with IsraelTurkey's new prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, pessimistic regarding his country normalizing ties with Israel. Erdogan Shakes Israeli's Hand After Six YearsTurkey’s new president and former prime minister shakes the hand of the director of the Israeli embassy at a Victory Day event.Turkey Declares 'Three Days of Mourning' for GazaDeputy Prime Minister calls Operation Protective Edge a 'massacre' in latest anti-Israel move. Katz to Erdogan: What About the Armenian Genocide?Transportation Minister hits back at Turkish PM after he accused Israel of attempting a "systematic genocide" of Arabs in Gaza. Israel Pulls Diplomatic Staff in Turkey Over RiotsForeign Ministry holds Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan directly responsible for incitement to violence after embassies attacked. Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism'Turkish Prime Minister attacks Israel, as rockets continue to rain on civilians and Hamas rejects ceasefire. Erdogan Slams Israeli 'Lies' Over Hamas AggressionTurkish Prime Minister calls Israel 'cruel' in anti-Semitic tirade, hours after threaten to stop the normalization process. IHH: We'll Reject Israeli Offer for CompensationOrganization which was behind the 2010 flotilla says it will oppose an Israeli offer to pay compensation to the victims of the Mavi Marmara. |
