Turkish leader, long critical of Israel, tells spiritual leaders he values renewed dialogue with Herzog, Bennett; says he supports rebuilding local synagogues, condemns Holocaust

Turkish leader once again speaks of his desire to mend relations with Jewish state, says antisemitism is 'a crime against humanity'

With Miss Bahrain making a debut at the competition in Eilat and Miss Morocco returning for the first time since 1978, the beauty pageant showcases new regional ties

Turkish president says he is willing to mutually reappoint envoys under the right circumstances; cites Jerusalem, Temple Mount as key issues

After smoothing over tensions with the UAE, Turkish leader indicates detentes with Jerusalem and Cairo are next on his agenda, including the return of ambassadors

Bitter rivals Turkey and UAE are striking a conciliatory tone, in line with Ankara's moves away from its Muslim Brotherhood allies

Comments by Turkish president come days after he held high-level talks with Israeli leaders to secure the release of Mordy and Natalie Oknin, arrested for photographing his palace

Hamas cell reportedly being directed by Istanbul-based leaders; Israel held off on announcing arrests until return of two Israelis accused of spying by Ankara

After Mordy and Natalie Oknin's return, ending 8-day detention on espionage suspicions, Bennett says he was 'very moved' by their prayers

Turkish officials tell Israeli media that ambassadors could be returned to respective countries after 3.5 years