Hamas says Turkey consulted with it on Israel talks
Hamas leader says Turkey updated it throughout normalization talks, was asked to use negotiations for Hamas's interests.
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Turkey wants normalization to buy Israeli weapons
Turkish defense sources reveal main reason for rapprochement talks is to buy advanced UAVs and fighter jet systems.
Turkish PM: Israel deal only meant 'to help Gaza'
Davutoglu says rapprochement to benefit, not 'sadden Palestine and Gaza'; Turkey first 'to enjoy honor of making Israel apologize.'
Officials warn: Turkey not serious about warming Israel ties
Senior Israeli sources question Ankara's talk of Israeli rapprochement, as Turkey continues to host active Hamas terrorists.
Watch: Are Israel and Turkey renewing ties?
From today's ILTV edition: Israel and Turkey are close to renewing ties.
Iran warns Turkey: Don't renew ties with Israel
Iranian official says that Turkey restoring ties with Israel goes against the rights of the Palestinian people.
Netanyahu declares Israel won't ease Gaza blockade
PM clarifies naval blockade to prevent weapon smuggling not going anywhere, after Turkish, Hamas officials say Israel may ease it.
Turkish official: Israel is Turkey's friend
Deputy chairman of Turkey's ruling party says normalization has not yet been agreed upon, but stresses that Israeli people are 'friends'.
Liberman blasts Israel-Turkey talks as 'opportunism'
Former FM notes Erdogan's Islamism, ties with Gaza in warning against normalization process.
'We love Israelis': Turkish businesses embrace normalization
Hotel managers in Istanbul tell Israeli media they eagerly await the return of Israeli tourists, saying, 'they're preferred customers.'
'Erdogan wants to start a dialogue with Israel'
Former Deputy Minister Danny Ayalon says Turkish President's remarks about Israel mark a change in policy and Israel should take advantage.
Liberman calls to sanction Turkey over attack on basketball team
Yisrael Beytenu chairman demands Israel take action against Turkey, after Israeli women’s basketball team harassed during a game in Ankara.
Turkey-Israel Relations Normalizing - Over Syria
Concern over both Assad and the terror groups vying to replace him is drawing Istanbul and Jerusalem together, top official reveals.
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.
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.
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's 'Provocations' Cause Muslim Radicalization
Turkish PM Ahmet Davutoglu continues attacking Israel, says Israeli "provocations" contribute to Muslim radicalization.
Israel Rescues Stranded Israelis from Turkey
Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz announces 2,000 Israelis have been brought home; Israel to 'make an accounting' with Turkish Airlines.
ZAKA’s Efforts Bring Body ‘Stuck’ in Turkey Home
ZAKA helps bring back the body of a Jew who died in India and was delayed in Turkey due to the recent cancellation of flights.
ADL Raises Alarm Over Turkish Anti-Semitism
ADL calls out Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on anti-Israel comments, warns of dangers to Turkish Jewish community.
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.
Erdogan to Israel: Stop Attacking Gaza or No Normalization
Turkish Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel will not return to normal unless Israel stops Gaza airstrikes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Poll: Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake
71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.
Reconciliation Aside, Israelis Still Staying Away from Turkey
Israeli tourists aren't rushing back to Turkey's famed “all inclusive” resorts; 83% of Israelis would not even consider the possibility
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.
Kerry: Turkey-Israel Reconciliation Vital for Peace
Israel and Turkey's rapprochement is a vital factor in developing peace and stability, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.
Turkey Undermines Israel at NATO, But Wins Gaza Shipments
Israel allows Turkey to ship materials and experts to Gaza despite Ankara's attempts to undermine the Jewish State in NATO.
Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Massacre' in Gaza
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacks Israel, says it conducts a "slow but methodical massacre" in Gaza.
Israelis Refrain from Visiting Turkey as Turks Tour Israel
In the past year there has been a decline in the number of Israelis who visit Turkey. Turks, however, continue to visit Israel.
Turkey Claims Israel is Aiding Kurdish Rebels
Turkish intelligence agencies are claiming that Israeli drones recently spotted in Turkey are spying for the PKK.
Turkey Nearly Downs Israeli UAV
Report: Turkish army nearly downs an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it is spotted spying on Turkish equipment.
Israel Freezes Equipment Sales to Turkey
Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.
Israel, Turkey Reactivate Air Force Coordination
Israel and Turkey are reactivating their military ties, beginning with a coordination mechanism between the two air forces.
Turkish President Slams Israel, Hails Hamas
Turkish president Abdullah Gul: Israel should stop attacking "Palestine" and make peace. Hamas wants to live in peace with Israel.
Turkish President Shuns Lunch in Vienna Because of Barak
Turkish President Abdullah Gul refused to attend a lunch in Vienna, because Defense Minister Ehud Barak was present.
Israel Offers Turkey ‘Any Help, Anywhere, Any Time’
President Shimon Peres tells Turkey that Israel will give whatever help necessary after earthquake.
Erdogan Tries to Extort Israel, Again
Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to extort an Israeli apology over the 2010 Gaza Flotilla with diplomatic threats
Turkey Continues to Insist on Israeli Apology
Despite recent reports that Israel’s ties with Turkey are warming up, Turkey’s prime minister insists Israel must apologize for Marmara raid.
UN 2010 Gaza Flotilla Report Coming This Week
The final draft of the UN committee report on the 2010 Gaza Flotilla will be submitted this week as the 2011 flotilla gets underway.
Report: Israel-Turkey Ties Warming Up
Turkish newspaper reports Israel warming up to Turkey in light of the IHH pulling out of this year’s Gaza flotilla.
Turkey now Israel's 3rd-Largest Export Market
Despite political tensions, Turkey has become Israel's third-largest export market, up from ninth-largest last year.
Parliamentarian Sends 'Apology' to Turkey
Turkey demands an apology for Mavi Marmara incident. MK Danon says: 'Sorry we didn't shoot sooner.'
No Apology to Turkey, Says Netanyahu
The Prime Minister told a Likud faction meeting Monday that Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident.
Israel and Turkey Healing the Wounds?
Israel and Turkey are working on ways to end the chilliness between the two governments. But obstacles to reaching a full healing still remain.
Fire Destroys Anti-Israel Turkish Film
Fire destroyed negatives of the popular Turkish anti-Israel film, “The Valley of the Wolves: Palestine.”
Israeli Tourist Presence in Turkey: 10% of What it was in 2009
Israeli tourism to Turkey, already low in 2009, has dropped again and is now 90% lower than in the summer of 2009.
Israeli Military Secrets in Iranian Hands? Barak Concerned
Barak worries that the new Turkish intelligence chief supports Iran, explains that Turkey is partner to “quite a few" Israeli secrets.
Israelis Not Going to Turkey Despite Travel Warning Cancellation
Newspaper report says Israelis stopped travelling to Turkey long before flotilla incident; situation will remain the same in the near future.
Turkey Claims Foothold in Old City
Illegal signs in the Old City of Jerusalem bear Turkish flag; Turkish government claims signs hung in “Palestine.”
Syria Warns Israel’s Rift with Turkey ’Undermines Peace’
Syrian President Assad drummed up more warnings of war, blaming Israel for undermining Middle East stability because of its rift with Turkey.
Turkey Demands Apology Again, Israel: It's Not Going to Happen
Turkey continues to demand an apology after citizens killed for attacking IDF soldiers, Lieberman: It's not going to happen.
Vehicles Made in Turkey Win Defense Ministry Contract
Multimillion dollar Defense Ministry leasing contracts will involve Turkish-made Hyundai cars, even as Israelis boycott Turkey's resorts.
Report: Turkey Closes Skies to Israel
Turkish media reports that Erdogan is closing the nation's skies to Israeli planes.
Turkey Cancels 20-Year Water Sales
Turkey has canceled a planned water sale that was to provide Israel with water for 20 years.
Turkey Threatens Not to Return Ambassador
Turkey threatens not to return its ambassador without an apology for the Mavi Marmara clash. Israel: That won't happen.
Former Mossad Chief: Israel-Turkey Ties Worth Saving
Former Mossad chief Ephraim Halevy argues for calm over flotilla incident, says Israel and Turkey have mutual interests worth protecting.
