News for Israel-Turkey Turkey: Israel sought to create 'terror state' in SyriaTurkish Foreign Minister claims a group of countries, led by Israel, sought to establish terrorist state in northern Syria. Erdogan: Whoever is on Israel's side, we are against themTurkish President continues to criticize Israel, tells members of his party the country will oppose anyone who supports Israel. Netanyahu responds to Erdogan: What a joke!PM Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President condemns Netanyahu’s affirmation of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people. Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmfulTurkish Foreign Ministry: Israel will only be harming itself if it recognizes the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman era as genocide. 'Erdogan criticizing Israel for political purposes'Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon unfazed by Turkish President's anti-Israel rhetoric. Erdogan: Hamas is not a terrorist organizationTurkish President continues to attack Israel over violence in Gaza, "reminds" Netanyahu that Hamas is a "resistance movement".Turkey: Israel using 'disproportionate force' on GazansTurkey accuses Israel of using "disproportionate force" against Gazans who marched towards the border. Turkey rejects Israeli claims it helped HamasTurkey rejects claims it helped Hamas as "incompatible with reality". Erdogan blasts 'terrorist' Israel, Netanyahu fires backAfter Turkish President accuses Israel of killing children, Netanyahu says he bombs Kurdish villagers and will not lecture Israel.Erdogan: Only Israel recognizes Kurdish referendumTurkish President repeats claims of connection between Mossad and Kurdish referendum. Erdogan slams Israel's 'disregard of the law'Turkish President accuses Israel of harming the region because of its security measures at the Temple Mount. Erdogan condemns Israel's 'excessive force'Turkish President says Israel uses excessive force on Temple Mount, urges the international community to take action. Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple MountTurkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says two-day closure of the Temple Mount was "crime against humanity."Turkish tourism minister visits IsraelTurkey's tourism minister, Nabi Avci, becomes first member of his country's cabinet to visit Israel since 2010.High-ranking Turkish delegation to visit IsraelTurkish delegation to visit Israel, discuss gas pipeline between the two countries. 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. New Turkish ambassador hopes to enhance relationsKemal Okam, Turkey's first ambassador to Israel since 2010, presents his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin. Turkish court drops case against IDF commandersIn accordance with reconciliation deal with Israel, court in Istanbul drops case against IDF commanders being tried over Marmara raid.Israel's new ambassador to Turkey presents credentialsEitan Naeh, Israel's first ambassador to Turkey since 2010, presents credentials to President Erdogan.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. Rivlin thanks Erdogan for firefighting assistancePresident Rivlin speaks with Turkish counterpart, thanks him for his country's assistance during the recent wave of fires.Turkey: 'Muezzin Law' is an insultTurkish Deputy Prime Minister says law prohibiting mosques from using loudspeakers is an insult to the history of Jerusalem.Erdogan: Israel killed thousands in Gaza and PalestineTurkish President refuses to take back his past verbal attacks against Israel, including his comparison of Israel and Hitler. Erdogan insists: IDF attacked the Marmara without provocationTurkish President calls for a “new page” in his country’s relations with Israel, but refuses to apologize for Marmara incident.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.Report: Israel pays compensation to TurkeyTurkish media reports Israel paid compensation for Mavi Marmara flotilla as part of the reconciliation agreement between the two countries. Erdogan: We'll promote Israel-PA solutionTurkish President tells UN General Assembly his country would use the reconciliation agreement with Israel to bring about peace. Report: Netanyahu and Erdogan will meetIsraeli PM and Turkish President will reportedly meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.Turkey sends second aid delivery to GazaTurkish aid for Gaza sent for the second time since relations were normalized between Israel and Ankara.Turkish President signs reconciliation billTurkish President signs bill that provides the legislative authority to implement the reconciliation agreement between Turkey and Israel. Good reasons for Israel, Turkey to stick togetherIf Israel and Turkey can keep from quarreling, they each have much to gain. Turkey and Israel to swap ambassadors shortlyTurkey's Foreign Minister says his country and Israel will begin the process of swapping ambassadors "in the coming days".Israel-Turkey reconciliation to continueSenior Turkish official assures Israel that the reconciliation will continue even after the failed coup attempt this weekend. Turkish aid ship arrives in GazaLady Leyla container ship arrives in Gaza with 10 truckloads of supplies, as part of Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal. Erdogan: I consulted with Hamas on Israel dealTurkish President says he spoke with PA and with Hamas leaders Mashaal and Haniyeh before signing reconciliation with Israel. Erdogan blasts Marmara flotilla organizersTurkish President criticizes IHH organization, which was behind the 2010 flotilla, for not asking for his permission beforehand. Goldin family to Cabinet: Are you rubber stamps?Family of Hadar Goldin writes Cabinet members ahead of vote on the reconciliation agreement with Turkey. Hamas dissatisfied with Israel-Turkey dealHamas official says group's leaders are unhappy with Israel-Turkey reconciliation because it does not remove the naval blockade on Gaza. Sa'ar: Stop the 'bad agreement' with TurkeyFormer Likud minister says there is absolutely no justification for Israel paying compensation to families of Marmara Islamists. Erdogan: Israel deal achieved all the conditionsTurkish President addresses reconciliation agreement with Israel, says Turkey will seek to improve the living standards of Gazans. ‘Bring our son back from Gaza’The family of Abera Mengistu demands any deal with Turkey includes their son, who is held by Hamas. Fallen soldiers' families protest Turkey dealShaul and Goldin families protest the fact that Israel's agreement with Turkey fails to include a demand to return their bodies.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. Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliationDespite tensions between his country and Turkey, Russian President tells Netanyahu he supports reconciliation between Israel and Turkey. Turkish FM: 'One meeting away from Israel deal'Cavusoglu says a rapprochement deal is 1 or 2 meetings away, raising questions about agreements on Gaza blockade and seaport. Turkey: Agreement with Israel in two monthsTurkish ambassador to the PA expresses optimism about the possibility of a normalization agreement with Israel. Netanyahu: Reconciliation with Turkey very closePrime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting congressmen an agreement on reconciliation with Turkey is very close.Foreign Ministry reprimands consul in IstanbulForeign Ministry says the Israeli consul in Istanbul did not reflect the government's view in discussing Turkey-Israel reconciliation.Israel-Turkey normalization on holdIsrael's Consul-General to Turkey confirms moves to reconcile Jerusalem, Ankara on hold until new government established. Israel to upgrade ties with NATONetanyahu announces permanent mission at NATO headquarters and accreditation of representatives, in a reported Turkish concession. Turkey: Israel agreed to a Gaza seaportA leader of Turkish ruling party says in normalization talks Israel agreed to lift naval blockade on Hamas enclave, and compensate Marmara. Erdogan: No deal if Israel keeps Gaza blockadeTurkish President's spokesperson issues normalization ultimatum, demands end of naval blockade and 'Israeli occupation.' Turkey vows normalization deal in next meetingAfter London talks, Turkish Foreign Ministry announces rapprochement deal with Israel will be signed in next meeting.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. |
