Israel–Turkey relations
New aid flotilla to sail for Gaza by year-end: activists
A coalition of activists said on Aug. 12 they would send a flotilla of ships to break Israel's siege of Gaza by the end of 2014, fours years after a similar campaign ended in a deadly raid by Israeli commandos.
"We plan to send the flotilla during 2014," the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, which includes activists from at least 10 countries, said in Istanbul.
Wounded Palestinians arrive in Turkey for treatment
Four wounded Palestinians from the Gaza Strip arrived in the Turkish capital early on Aug. 11 after being flown in for medical treatment, with more expected, in a move announced by prime minister and president-elect Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkey rules out energy alliance with Israel until Gaza peace: Minister
A natural gas project with Israel amid the ongoing violence in the Gaza Strip is out of question, the Turkish energy minister has said, shutting the door to an energy alliance between the two countries.
Turkey and Qatar welcome Gaza truce
Turkey and Qatar have welcomed the 12-hour ceasefire in Gaza which aims to give Palestinians the chance to receive food and water supplies and allow hospitals to get medical supplies.
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Rocket halts flights to Israel as death toll climbs over 600 in Gaza
Major airlines blocked flights to Israel July 23 after a rocket from Gaza struck near airport runways, as the U.N. chief urged an end to a conflict that has killed 636 Palestinians and 31 Israelis.
As the violence entered its 16th day, neither Israel or Hamas appeared willing to end hostilities, despite days of diplomatic efforts to coax them into a truce.
Turkish Foreign Ministry denies claims of energy and defense cooperation with Israel
The Turkish Foreign Ministry has vehemently denied claims that there is ongoing bilateral cooperation between Turkey and Israel in the fields of energy and defense.
Normalization not possible after Gaza offensive, senior Turkish diplomat tells Israeli counterpart
Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun SinirlioÄlu has conveyed to his Israeli counterpart that diplomatic normalization between the two countries is not possible due to the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip, a Turkish official has told the Hürriyet Daily News.
In rare move, Turkey declares three days of mourning for Gaza
Turkey has declared three days of national mourning over Israel's Gaza operations, which have claimed the lives of over 500 Palestinians so far, Deputy Prime Minister Bülent Arınç has announce.
It is a rare move, as Turkey does not usually declare mourning over disasters or incidents in foreign countries.
Erdoğan slams Obama, Turkish women's rights activists over Gaza
As Palestine becomes a presidential campaign issue for all three candidates in Turkey, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip ErdoÄan has criticized U.S. President Barack Obama for stressing Israel's "right to self-defence" about its military operation in Gaza.
Israel advises citizens to avoid Turkey amid fiery Gaza protests
Israel advised its citizens on July 19 not to travel to Turkey, citing "the public mood" after heated protests there against Israel's ground offensive into Gaza.
The Foreign Ministry in Jerusalem said Israelis should "avoid non-essential visits" to Turkey - once Israel's closest regional ally - or be especially vigilant and steer clear of anti-Israel demonstrations.