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Erdogan: Israel Defending 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.

Erdogan: Israel Defending Temple Mount 'A Red Line'

Turkish Delegation to Visit Israel - Are Renewed Ties Coming?

For 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.

Turkish Delegation to Visit Israel - Are Renewed Ties Coming?

Turkey Summons Israeli Diplomat After Turks Refused Entry

Turkey summons Israeli charge d'affaires after group of Turks refused entry at Ben Gurion Airport due to potential ties to Hamas.

Turkey Summons Israeli Diplomat After Turks Refused Entry

Turkey Acknowledges Reconciliation Talks With Israel

After revelations of secret meetings between Israeli, Turkish diplomats, Turkey's foreign minister says it's 'nothing new.'

Turkey Acknowledges Reconciliation Talks With Israel

Secret Meeting Points to Israel-Turkey Thaw?

Foreign Ministry Director Gold meets Turkish counterpart in Rome; Erdogan may be less belligerent after election failure.

Secret Meeting Points to Israel-Turkey Thaw?

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.

Ankara: 'No One in Turkey is Anti-Semitic'

A New Foreign Minister Could Break Ground with Turkey

Nimrod Goren says that Liberman is a symbol of the crisis between the two countries, but the relationship will still need a lot of work.

A New Foreign Minister Could Break Ground with Turkey

Jews in Turkey: Unending Discrimination

Jews in Turkey: Unending Discrimination

Turkey's FM Won't Attend Germany Conference 'Because of Israel'

Turkey's Foreign Minister cancels attendance at Munich security conference because Israeli representatives will be there.

Turkey's FM Won't Attend Germany Conference 'Because of Israel'

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 Must 'Stop Killing Children'

Turkish PM: Israel's 'Provocations' Cause Muslim Radicalization

Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu continues attacking Israel, says Israeli "provocations" contribute to Muslim radicalization.

Turkish PM: Israel's 'Provocations' Cause Muslim Radicalization

Erdogan Slams 'Barbaric' Israel Over Temple Mount

Turkish President condemns Israel for responding to Arab riots on Temple Mount, threatens Security Council action.

Erdogan Slams 'Barbaric' Israel Over Temple Mount

Turkey's New PM: No Hope of Normalization with Israel

Turkey's new prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, pessimistic regarding his country normalizing ties with Israel.

Turkey's New PM: No Hope of Normalization with Israel

Erdogan Shakes Israeli's Hand After Six Years

Turkey’s new president and former prime minister shakes the hand of the director of the Israeli embassy at a Victory Day event.

Erdogan Shakes Israeli's Hand After Six Years

Turkey Declares 'Three Days of Mourning' for Gaza

Deputy Prime Minister calls Operation Protective Edge a 'massacre' in latest anti-Israel move.

Turkey Declares 'Three Days of Mourning' for Gaza

Katz Hits Back at 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.

Katz Hits Back at Erdogan: What About the Armenian Genocide?

Israel Pulls Diplomatic Staff from Turkey Over Violent Rioting

Foreign Ministry holds Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan directly responsible for incitement to violence after embassies attacked.

Israel Pulls Diplomatic Staff from Turkey Over Violent Rioting

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism'

Turkish Prime Minister attacks Israel, as rockets continue to rain on civilians and Hamas rejects ceasefire.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism'

Erdogan Slams Israeli 'Lies' Over Hamas Aggression

Turkish Prime Minister calls Israel 'cruel' in anti-Semitic tirade, hours after threaten to stop the normalization process.

Erdogan Slams Israeli 'Lies' Over Hamas Aggression

Turkish IHH: We'll Reject Any Israeli Offer for Compensation

Organization which was behind the 2010 flotilla says it will oppose an Israeli offer to pay compensation to the victims of the Mavi Marmara.

Turkish IHH: We'll Reject Any Israeli Offer for Compensation

'Hamas Needs to be Part of the Solution'

Turkey’s former foreign minister says that Hamas must be a part of any agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.

'Hamas Needs to be Part of the Solution'

Erdogan Thanks Israel for Actions Following Mine Disaster

Turkey’s Prime Minister thanks Israel for cancelling Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations in Turkey in the wake of last week's mine explosion.

Erdogan Thanks Israel for Actions Following Mine Disaster

Turkey's FM: 'Positive Developments' in Talks with Israel

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says there are "positive developments" in compensation talks with Israel over the Marmara incident.

Turkey's FM: 'Positive Developments' in Talks with Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister 'Expecting an Answer' From Israel

Turkish FM Ahmet Davutoglu confirms Mavi Marmara compensation deal closer than ever, but says the ball is in Israel's court.

Turkish Foreign Minister 'Expecting an Answer' From Israel

Israeli Officials: No Agreement Yet with Turkey

Officials in Israel play down comments by Turkey's Deputy PM that a compensation deal is near.

Israeli Officials: No Agreement Yet with Turkey

Obama and Erdogan Discuss Turkey-Israel Normalization

U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish PM Erdogan discuss "the importance" of Turkey and Israel normalizing their relations.

Obama and Erdogan Discuss Turkey-Israel Normalization

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Prime Minister's office confirms PM rejects last-minute precondition on normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey.

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Jews Targeted in Terrifying Anti-Semitic Attack

Violent attack on two Jews in northwestern Turkey underscores fears for country's Jewish minority.

Turkish Jews Targeted in Terrifying Anti-Semitic Attack

Turkish FM: Israel and Turkey Close to Normalization of Ties

Turkey and Israel are the closest they have been to a normalization of relations since the Marmara incident, says Ahmet Davutoglu.

Turkish FM: Israel and Turkey Close to Normalization of Ties

Turkey's Attitude to the Holocaust is Revealing

Turkey's Attitude to the Holocaust is Revealing

Turkish Local Court Rejects Mavi Marmara Compensation Suit

Rejection may be due to improved status of Turkey-Israel relations; group which organized the incitement threatens to appeal.

Turkish Local Court Rejects Mavi Marmara Compensation Suit

Israeli Carriers to Resume Flights to Turkey

Deal signed between civil aviation authorities of the two countries; Turkey agrees to uphold Israel's security standards.

Israeli Carriers to Resume Flights to Turkey

Minister Peretz in Landmark Visit to Turkey

Environment Minister in Istanbul, the first official visit by an Israeli minister since the relations between the countries broke down.

Minister Peretz in Landmark Visit to Turkey

"The MOIS Station Chief" in the White House

"The MOIS Station Chief" in the White House

The Turkish Betrayal: Global Implications

The Turkish Betrayal: Global Implications

Turkey Blames Israel for Report on Exposed Spies

Israel might be trying to make Turkey look bad by leaking information about its intelligence chief, charge officials in Ankara.

Turkey Blames Israel for Report on Exposed Spies

Lieberman on Turkey: Let's Stop Deluding Ourselves

Senior MK “not surprised” by Turkey's blaming Israel for leak regarding alleged betrayal of Israeli agents in Iran.

Lieberman on Turkey: Let's Stop Deluding Ourselves

Turkey's Foreign Minister: We Didn't Expose Israeli Spies

Ahmet Davutoglu says a report that his country deliberately exposed Israeli spies in Iran is "just a smear campaign."

Turkey's Foreign Minister: We Didn't Expose Israeli Spies

Report: Turkey Exposed Israeli Spy Ring in Iran

Turkish-Israel relationship so hostile that PM Erdogan deliberately exposed Israel’s Iranian agents.

Report: Turkey Exposed Israeli Spy Ring in Iran

Turkish Official: Normalization with Israel Soon

Turkish-Israeli talks to end a diplomatic crisis between the two countries are on track, says a Turkish official.

Turkish Official: Normalization with Israel Soon

Turkey's President Invites Israeli Diplomat to Reception

Despite the still tense relations between the countries, Turkey's President invited a senior Israeli diplomat to a reception on August 30.

Turkey's President Invites Israeli Diplomat to Reception

Turkish Airlines Investigated for Tax Fraud in Israel

Turkish Airlines' Israeli office is being investigated for alleged tax evasion amounting to over 1.5 million shekels.

Turkish Airlines Investigated for Tax Fraud in Israel

Turkey: Israeli Compensation for Marmara Victims Not Enough

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says his country will not be satisfied with Israel simply paying compensation to the Marmara victims.

Turkey: Israeli Compensation for Marmara Victims Not Enough

Poll: Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.

Poll: Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

Israel and Turkey Close to a Compensation Deal

Turkish and Israeli officials have come "close" to a deal on compensation for the 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara.

Israel and Turkey Close to a Compensation Deal

Exclusive: Turkish Diplomat Points to Need for Peace With Israel

A veteran Turkish diplomat underscores the importance of renewing ties and maintaining peace with Ankara's former ally, Israel.

Exclusive: Turkish Diplomat Points to Need for Peace With Israel

Turkey Reports Progress in Talks with Israel on Marmara

"This problem will be solved at a second meeting, and if not enough, at a third one," Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says.

Turkey Reports Progress in Talks with Israel on Marmara

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

“Turkey is an important country with interests that are common to those of Israel,” says IDF Chief of Staff.

Gantz: I Hope We Can Develop Our Relations with Turkey

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran Strike

Turkey dismisses report suggesting that an Israeli delegation would hold talks about using a Turkish airbase to train for a attack in Iran.

Turkey Denies Talking with Israel About Iran Strike

Turkey, Israel to Begin Compensation Talks on Mavi Marmara

Turkey and Israel are set to begin discussions over compensation to families of nine who died during the 2010 Mavi Marmara illegal flotilla.

Turkey, Israel to Begin Compensation Talks on Mavi Marmara

Turkey Blocks Meeting of NATO Group which Includes Israel

Despite Israel’s recent apology, Turkey has declined to agree to a meeting of NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue group, which includes Israel.

Turkey Blocks Meeting of NATO Group which Includes Israel

Visit of Israeli Delegation to Turkey Postponed

An Israeli delegation’s visit to Turkey to discuss compensation for the families of the Mavi Marmara victims has been postponed.

Visit of Israeli Delegation to Turkey Postponed

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

John Kerry will offer Turkey to play a role in the peace process between Israel and the PA, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

Assad: Erdogan Destroying Syria by Reconciling with Israel

Syria’s President charges that the improvement in the relations between Turkey and Israel is proof that Erdogan is trying to destroy Syria.

Assad: Erdogan Destroying Syria by Reconciling with Israel

Israel: Marmara Apology Tied to Iran Nukes

Deputy Foreign Minister Elkin says restoring relations with Turkey is at top of government's agenda.

Israel: Marmara Apology Tied to Iran Nukes

Turkish Price Tag: $1 Million Per Mavi Marmara Death

Turkey demands that Israel pay $1 million in compensation for each terror activist killed on the illegal 2010 Mavi Marmara flotilla to Gaza.

Turkish Price Tag: $1 Million Per Mavi Marmara Death

Erdogan: I Rejected Earlier Version of Apology

Erdogan tells his party that Netanyahu planned to offer a different apology, but he rejected it.

Erdogan: I Rejected Earlier Version of Apology

Amidror: Apology to Turkey Wasn't Made Under U.S. Pressure

National Security Adviser Yaakov Amidror confirmed that the situation in Syria was the main reason for Israel’s apology to Turkey.

Amidror: Apology to Turkey Wasn't Made Under U.S. Pressure

Netanyahu: Syria Chaos a Factor in Turkey Apology

Prime Minister explains concern over Syria's WMDs and "additional regional challenges" necessitate dialogue between Israel and Turkey.

Netanyahu: Syria Chaos a Factor in Turkey Apology