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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 372

normalization of ties with Turkey

Thousands demonstrate against Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
May 16, 2024, 7:54 am
Turkey’s sudden ban on trade with Israel is already affecting Jews in both countries
From kosher food to construction materials, Israel has long relied on Turkish goods, many of which were supplied by Jewish businesses now suffering after the halt to exports
By David I. Klein
Turkish journalist Seyma Eraz meets with Communications Minister Ayoub Kara at his office in the Knesset, in Jerusalem on June 27, 2017. (Communications ministry)
June 29, 2017, 11:45 am
Israel apologizes after Turkish journalists ‘humiliated’ by guards
Visiting reporters covering Tel Aviv’s annual Cyber Week say they were asked to strip, and their equipment was broken by guards
By Tamar Pileggi and Raphael Ahren
Israeli natural gas rigs in the Mediterranean Sea, September 2, 2015. (Flash90)
February 5, 2017, 1:26 am
In further sign of warming ties, Turkish energy officials headed to Jerusalem
Delegation to discuss building underwater gas pipeline from Israel to Turkey, will head to Gaza to study ways to ease electricity shortage
By Raphael Ahren and ToI Staff
A meeting between Israeli and Turkish diplomats in Ankara, Turkey on February 1, 2017. (Yuval Rotem, courtesy)
February 1, 2017, 8:13 pm
With détente in full force, Turkey to send ministers to Israel
After more than 6 years of strained ties, Foreign Ministry chief heads delegation to Ankara to meet Turkish officials
By Raphael Ahren
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
December 9, 2016, 7:30 pm
Turkish court drops case against Israelis over Gaza flotilla raid
Arrest warrant for the 4 ex-military chiefs also reportedly withdrawn, in wake of reconciliation deal between the two countries
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
December 2, 2016, 2:08 pm
Turkey prosecutor calls to drop Gaza flotilla case against Israelis
Istanbul court told charges against ex-defense officials should be abandoned due to recent reconciliation agreement
By Agencies
Israeli president Reuven Rivlin meets with firefighter pilots in Nataf, outside of Jerusalem, which was damaged in a major fire a few days ago. November 27, 2016. (Mark Neyman/GPO via Flash 90)
November 27, 2016, 7:41 pm
Rivlin thanks Erdogan for Turkey’s help battling fires
President tells Turkish counterpart Israel is grateful for help; leaders also discuss normalization of ties and bill to silence mosque loudspeakers
By ToI Staff
Israel's ambassador to Turkey Eitan Na'eh, whose appointment was announced on November 15, 2016. (courtesy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
November 15, 2016, 6:21 pm
Ties on the mend, Israel names new ambassador to Turkey
Appointment of Eitan Na’eh final step in restoring bilateral relations after 2010 Gaza flotilla fiasco
By Sue Surkes
Footage taken from the 'Mavi Marmara' security cameras showing activists preparing to attack IDF soldiers, May 2010. (IDF Spokesperson/Flash90)
October 29, 2016, 4:56 pm
Kin of Turkish activists killed in flotilla raid won’t drop Israel lawsuits
Trials of ex-IDF brass to continue despite Jerusalem-Ankara reconciliation deal, which includes $20m compensation to relatives
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Shani Cooper, diplomatic attaché to the Israeli mission in Ankara, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a reception in the Turkish capital on August 30, 2016. (Courtesy of the Turkish presidency)
October 20, 2016, 12:11 am
Despite reconciliation, Turkey presses on with trial of IDF officers
Dropping case over 2010 raid on blockade-busting ship to Gaza was key Israeli condition in deal to end years of frozen ties
By ToI Staff
Shani Cooper, diplomatic attaché to the Israeli mission in Ankara, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a reception in the Turkish capital on August 30, 2016. (Courtesy of the Turkish presidency)
October 8, 2016, 2:38 am
Turkey chooses envoy to Israel, in final stage of reconciliation deal
New ambassador named in Turkish media as foreign policy expert Kemal Okem; appointment yet to be officially confirmed
By ToI Staff
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at a press conference after the closing of the G20 Leaders Summit in Hangzhou on September 5, 2016. (AFP/Greg Baker).
September 30, 2016, 6:10 pm
Israel sends $20 million to Turkey for families of Mavi Marmara victims
Funds are part of a reconciliation deal signed 3 months ago to restore ties with Ankara following a six-year rift
By AFP and ToI Staff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the UN General Assembly in New York City, September 20, 2016. (Moore/Getty Images/AFP)
September 21, 2016, 10:52 am
Erdogan at UN: World must push for ‘independent Palestine’
Turkish president tells General Assembly he plans to use the normalization of ties with Israel to ‘assist peace process’
By Raoul Wootliff
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses a gathering of judges and lawyers at his palace in Ankara, Turkey, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016. (Yasin Bulbul, Presidential Press Service, Pool via AP)
September 11, 2016, 10:42 pm
PM denies plan to meet Erdogan next week in NY
Channel 1 says Netanyahu, Turkish leader to hold talks on sidelines of UN General Assembly for first time since reconciliation
By ToI Staff
A ship named 'Lady Leyla' is seen as Turkish government sends humanitarian aid to Gaza after Turkish-Israeli reconciliation deal, in Mersin, Turkey on July 1, 2016. (Photo by Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
September 3, 2016, 11:51 pm
Turkey says aid sent to Gaza after Israel deal approved
Second shipment following Jerusalem-Ankara reconciliation includes wheelchairs, diapers and food stuffs for distribution ahead of Eid
By AFP
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