Israel and Turkey edge to détente

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Israel and Turkey are working to resolve the diplomatic differences that have clouded the once "strategic" relationship between the two countries.

Israeli officials have interpreted the recent announcement by Turkish movement IHH that it would not be participating in the upcoming flotilla to Gaza as a signal of the willingness of the government in Ankara to improve relations.

A combination of factors, including the re-election of Prime Minister Reccep Tayyep Erdogan last week for a third term of office, the tense situation in Syria and American pressure appear to have brought about the shift in positions.

http://www.thejc.com/news/israel-news/50714/israel-and-turkey-edge-d%C3%A9tente