In latest sign of thawing ties, Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet with Lapid, plans to visit Temple Mount without Israeli officials

Erdogan eager at prospect of shipping Israeli gas to Europe through Turkey as conflict in Ukraine triggers supply fears

Turkey's top envoy, Mevlut Cavusoglu, set to visit Jerusalem next week in a diplomatic breakthrough, but his plan to go to holy site is causing tensions with Israel, report says

Announcement marks one of NATO member Turkey's strongest responses so far to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Speaking to Israeli journalists, Mevlut Cavusoglu says Ankara expects Jerusalem to respect international law for 'sustainable' relationship, hopes for return of Israeli tourists

Facing diplomatic isolation and economic pressure, Erdogan is eager to meet with Bennett; until the PM agrees, he'll settle for winning over Israeli journalists

Call comes as Jerusalem and Akara continue efforts to mend ties; presidents exchange holiday greetings ahead of Passover, Ramadan

Meeting comes amid outrage in Kyiv over a Russian airstrike hitting a children's hospital, which Lavrov claims was a military base for Ukrainian extremists

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

Top Israeli diplomat’s office says Mevlut Cavusoglu inquired about Lapid’s health after COVID diagnosis