Marc Schneier, an influential and controversial rabbi to American celebrities and Gulf sheikhs alike, describes his role in bringing Herzog and Erdogan together

The 2,700-year-old Siloam inscription, taken by the Ottomans and still held in Istanbul, marks direct evidence of Bible’s account of King Hezekiah’s tunnel-building in Jerusalem

Political reporter Carrie Keller-Lynn discusses Israel's mediation bid and Knesset news; US correspondent Jacob Magid reviews Palestinians on Russia, and USAID and Iron Dome funds

President hopes trip to Turkey laid groundwork for better ties between two countries; visits Neve Shalom Synagogue, scene of deadly 1986 terror attack, before returning to Israel

Lapid expected to host Turkish counterpart next month, discuss reopening of embassies and collaboration in energy market, as nations look forward to better future

Israeli president tours Ankara, pays respects to Turkish founding father, wishes for a 'safer and more stable world'; Israeli anthem plays in Ankara for first time since 2008

With Herzog making first high-level Israeli state visit to Ankara in over a decade, a look back at the rollercoaster of ties between the two nations in recent years

President making first high-level state visit to country in over a decade, in major step toward taking ties out of deep freeze, but distrust remains after years of bad blood

Trip will be the first by an Israeli leader since 2008, as diplomatic relations thaw; president will also visit Istanbul to meet with Jewish community

President Herzog says that while Israel is seeking 'a true dialogue' with Ankara, 'strategic relationship' with divided island won't be harmed