Prime Minister's Office says premier called members of Oknin family 'to express he stands with them' and to thank them for their 'responsibility and restrained conduct'

October arrests of 15 suspected Mossad spies didn't get Ankara what it wanted; now it may think it's found a better bargaining chip

Gideon Sa'ar notes it's not in interest of Turkish tourism for travelers to fear visiting the country; increased profile of case in Turkey raises concerns swift solution fading

Meanwhile Turkish minister says prosecutors believe Mordy and Natali Oknin carried out ‘what can be called diplomatic, military espionage’ when they photographed president's palace

Nir Yaslovitzh describes tearful meeting with Mordy Oknin, held for taking photo of Erdogan's palace; says jail conditions tough; is set to see wife Natali on Tuesday

Foreign Minister Yair Lapid says Israel is ‘working around the clock’ to ensure the release of Natali and Mordy Oknin, who are being detained for photographing Erdogan’s palace

Diplomatic efforts being kept low-key in hopes of avoiding escalation, amid fear that failure to resolve case could see couple jailed for years; PM: These are two innocent citizens

ToI editor David Horovitz and diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman discuss detainees in Istanbul, US firefighters in Israel, and religious affairs

Bennett, Lapid hold urgent consultations on attempts to secure release of couple held for taking photos of Erdogan's palace; lawyer hopes pair won't be indicted and can go home

Prosecutors consider between espionage charge or acts that harm national security, says Channel 12; Jerusalem fears Erdogan to exploit crisis