Irit Lillian, the first ambassador to Ankara since 2018, credits Jerusalem for connecting quickly with Turkish leaders, says coordination is excellent

Home of Saul Cenudioglu and wife Fortuna in Antakya collapsed in quake; Israeli ambassador says no word on any Israelis hurt in catastrophic temblors that hit region

Irit Lillian, key player in the two countries' reconciliation, to fill post vacant since 2018; Turkey's ambassador expected to officially begin in January

Irit Lillian, currently charge d’affaires in Akara, set to usher in new era of ties between regional powers after a decade of acrimony