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News and updates about Turkey-Israel relations

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

The arrest joins a series of operations Turkey has undertaken against Israeli intelligence operatives.

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

Facts and truths amid the fog of war

The horrifying toll of Russia, China, Turkey, Iran, Arabs waging war and violating human rights. Look who criticizes Israel.

Facts and truths amid the fog of war

Netanyahu meets Erdogan:

'Our ties are improving'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly. PM's office: They discussed Israeli-Saudi normalization.

'Our ties are improving'

The tango with Turkey has limits

Partnership with Greece and Cyprus is a game changer, giving Israel vital strategic depth during a conflict. Op-ed.

The tango with Turkey has limits

Earthquake Kills 568:

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

Israel offers its condolences and aid to Turkey after earthquake kills over 568 on border between Turkey and Syria.

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

After four years:

New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

President Herzog receives credentials of new Turkish Ambassador to Israel, Şakir Özkan Torunlar.

New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

Warming of ties:

Israir to operate five flights a week from Israel to Turkey

The flights will operate on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Israir to operate five flights a week from Israel to Turkey

After a lengthy phone call:

A new age in Israel-Turkey relations

Erdogan and Netanyahu discuss ways to strengthen the economic and political ties between the two nations.

A new age in Israel-Turkey relations

Israeli official:

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey on restoration of ties with Turkey: Re-appointing an ambassador is a matter of "when and not if."

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Erdogan:

'We still support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President to PA chairman: The steps taken in our relations with Israel will in no way reduce our support for the Palestinian cause.

'We still support the Palestinian cause'

Jewish leaders welcome renewed Israel-Turkey ties

Conference of Presidents welcomes normalization of relations and reinstatement of ambassadors between Israel and Turkey.

Jewish leaders welcome renewed Israel-Turkey ties

Amid warming relations:

Israel reopens Turkey trade office

As ties thaw between Israel and Turkey with Turkish FM's first trip to Israel in 15 years, Israel reopens trade office in Istanbul.

Israel reopens Turkey trade office

Lapid:

'We're opening a new chapter with Turkey'

Foreign Minister hosts Turkish counterpart during the first visit by a senior level Turkish official in 15 years.

'We're opening a new chapter with Turkey'

Turkish FM's visit in Israel: Trying to please everyone at once?

Is the Turkish dignitary overplaying his hand in trying to please everyone from Israel to the PA and Hamas?

Turkish FM's visit in Israel: Trying to please everyone at once?

Turkish Foreign Minister:

'Our support for 'Palestine' will not diminish'

Turkish Foreign Minister meets PA “foreign minister”, vows continued support for "Palestine".

'Our support for 'Palestine' will not diminish'

Turkish Foreign Minister:

'Relations depend on attitude towards Palestinians'

Turkish Foreign Minister speaks to Israeli reporters, links Turkey-Israel relations with Israeli attitude towards PA.

'Relations depend on attitude towards Palestinians'

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Turkey praises connection with the Jewish people

Turkey commemorates President Herzog’s visit, relates to recent tensions and defines new government as "an opportunity for a new page".

Turkey praises connection with the Jewish people

Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser

Senior Turkish delegation visits Israel and is greeted by President Herzog, who is due to visit Turkey soon.

Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser

Israel should maintain its Mediterranean alignment

It should be made clear to Israel’s partners in the area that any improvement in relations with Turkey will not be at their expense.Op-ed.

Israel should maintain its Mediterranean alignment

Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations

Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.

Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations

Report: Azerbaijan trying to mediate between Israel and Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly open to idea of improving relations with Israel.

Report: Azerbaijan trying to mediate between Israel and Turkey

Turkey's interference in Israel's affairs expanding

Turkey transfers Ottoman archive to Palestinian Authority, in joint efforts to undermine Israel's claim on land around the country.

Turkey's interference in Israel's affairs expanding

Turkey recalls Israeli, American envoys

Turkey recalls its ambassadors from Israel and the United States in protest over Gaza riots. Erdogan blasts Israel as a "terror state".

Turkey recalls Israeli, American envoys

Anti-Semitism is running rampant in Turkey

Anti-Semitism is running rampant in Turkey

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials.

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

'Drop charges against Israelis in Mavi Marmara incident'

Turkish lawyer calls to abide by terms of Turkey-Israel agreement and stop prosecutions against Israelis.

'Drop charges against Israelis in Mavi Marmara incident'

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey arrives in Ankara

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Naeh, arrives in the capital, becoming Israel's first envoy to Turkey since 2010.

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey arrives in Ankara

Marmara families won't drop lawsuits against Israel

Despite receiving compensation from Israel, families of Turkish Islamists killed in 2010 flotilla vow to pursue criminal cases.

Marmara families won't drop lawsuits against Israel

Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipeline

Israel and Turkey agree to begin discussions on building a gas pipeline to pump Israeli gas to Europe.

Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipeline

Steinitz to meet Turkish counterpart in Istanbul

Israel's Energy Minister expected to meet his Turkish counterpart on Thursday.

Steinitz to meet Turkish counterpart in Istanbul

'Turkey'd best think twice before criticizing other militaries'

Facing criticism from Turkey, Jerusalem responds: "We will continue to defend the citizens of Israel from rockets shot into our territory."

'Turkey'd best think twice before criticizing other militaries'

Turkey: 'We will continue to support 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."

Turkey: 'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Deputy Turkish PM seeks to visit Israel, restore national ties

After 6 years of estrangement between Israel and Turkey, Deputy Turkish PM has announced that he expects to visit Israel soon.

Deputy Turkish PM seeks to visit Israel, restore national ties

'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.'

'Turkey has stabbed Hamas in the back'

Marmara lawyer: Families not dropping case against soldiers

Prosecutor for terrorist activists killed on the Mavi Marmara to continue with civil lawsuit against Israeli soldiers.

Marmara lawyer: Families not dropping case against soldiers

Netanyahu hits back at Bennett: Ministers knew of Turkey deal

Sources close to Netanyahu reject claims that the cabinet was kept in the dark about the reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Netanyahu hits back at Bennett: Ministers knew of Turkey deal

Families protest: 'Our MIAs have been abandoned'

Families of captive Avera Mengistu and MIAs Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu.

Families protest: 'Our MIAs have been abandoned'

Zionist Union MK: Netanyahu 'went too far' in Turkey agreement

MK Itzik Shmuli blasts Israel for reportedly agreeing to pay compensation for Marmara families as part of deal with Turkey.

Zionist Union MK: Netanyahu 'went too far' in Turkey agreement

‘A national humiliation’

Ex-minister Gideon Sa’ar says deal with Turkey is an invitation to enemies to launch additional flotillas.

‘A national humiliation’

Erdogan meets Hamas leader ahead of reconciliation with Israel

Turkish President meets Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal as his country is reportedly set to announce normalization with Israel.

Erdogan meets Hamas leader ahead of reconciliation with Israel

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet one last time

Israel and Turkey's negotiating teams to meet next week for a decisive round of talks on reconciliation agreement.

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet one last time

Turkish negotiator with Israel reassigned

Turkey’s deputy foreign minister who was in charge of talks with Israel reassigned as ambassador to the UN. Implications unclear.

Turkish negotiator with Israel reassigned

Israeli minister: 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.

Israeli minister: Turkey reconciliation deal near completion

Israel-Turkey talks end with no progress

Diplomatic officials say meeting between Israeli and Turkish officials dealt with issues of contention, but no consensus was reached.

Israel-Turkey talks end with no progress

Turkey is playing a 'double game' with Israel

As sides meet in ongoing talks, senior Israeli sources accuse Ankara of 'using us' to pressure Russia, estimate talks will fail.

Turkey is playing a 'double game' with Israel

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Europe on Thursday

Negotiating teams from Israel and Turkey to meet in an effort to reach reconciliation agreement.

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Europe on Thursday

Erdogan: Istanbul attack wasn't aimed at Israel

Turkish President says he expects positive results from upcoming meeting with Israeli officials.

Erdogan: Istanbul attack wasn't aimed at Israel

Experts point to ‘clear warming’ of relations with Turkey

After suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed three Israelis, Israel praises the conduct of the Turkish officials, Rivlin calls Erdogan.

Experts point to ‘clear warming’ of relations with Turkey

Rapprochement coming? Netanyahu condemns Ankara attack

In what some see as a sign that relations with Turkey are improving, Netanyahu expresses solidarity with Turkey following Ankara bombing.

Rapprochement coming? Netanyahu condemns Ankara attack

Turkish official: Normalization with Israel close

Senior official claims two of Turkey's three conditions to normalizing ties with Israel have been met - but will Israeli lift Gaza blockade?

Turkish official: Normalization with Israel close

Progress reported in Israel-Turkey talks

Officials say progress was made in meeting between Israeli and Turkish teams, but some issues still remain to be solved.

Progress reported in Israel-Turkey talks

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Switzerland

Diplomats say Israeli and Turkish negotiating teams will meet on Wednesday for talks on reconciliation agreement.

Israeli and Turkish teams to meet in Switzerland

Netanyahu associate meets with Erdogan in Turkey

Malcolm Hoenlein - who flew in straight from J'lem - among US Jewish officials to meet with Erdogan to discuss reconciliation with Israel.

Netanyahu associate meets with Erdogan in Turkey

Report: Israeli and Turkish officials to meet within two weeks

Channel 2 News reports progress in reconciliation talks between Israel and Turkey.

Report: Israeli and Turkish officials to meet within two weeks

Agreement with Turkey 'close', says Foreign Ministry head

Dore Gold, Director-General of Israel’s Foreign Ministry, gives a rare interview to Saudi website, says rapprochement with Turkey is close.

Agreement with Turkey 'close', says Foreign Ministry head

Turkey: Normalization with Israel only if Gaza blockade lifted

Senior Turkish official appears to rule out imminent rapprochement with Israel, after leveling demands Jerusalem unlikely to accept.

Turkey: Normalization with Israel only if Gaza blockade lifted

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.

Turkish official: Deal with Israel 'close'

Senior Israeli official in rare trip to Turkey

Foreign Ministry official Aviv Shiran called his visit to Turkey a positive development in relations between the two countries.

Senior Israeli official in rare trip to Turkey

Erdogan: Israelis created the 'occupation state' in 1948

Turkish President expresses his support for the Palestinian Arabs, accuses Israel of "occupying the Palestinians".

Erdogan: Israelis created the 'occupation state' in 1948

Erdogan hints it will be 'possible' to repair ties with Israel

Turkey’s President tells Israeli radio he thinks it would be possible to repair the strained ties with Israel, but doesn't elaborate.

Erdogan hints it will be 'possible' to repair ties with Israel