Israel: Reconciliation With Turkey To Continue After Failed Coup

The reconciliation deal between Israel and Turkey will be implemented as planned despite Turkey's failed coup, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, Reuters reported July 17. Violence erupted in Turkey on July 15 when a faction of the military attempted to take over the government, attacking institutions in Istanbul and Ankara.

Despite the events, it appears Israel will continue the rapprochement with Turkey. Relations between the two countries crumbled after Israeli marines stormed a Turkish ship in May 2010 to enforce a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, killing 10 Turkish activists on board. The recent agreement reached between the two regional powers is partly driven by the prospect of lucrative Mediterranean port and natural gas deals.

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