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

Lawyer Maya Rayten-Stol was arrested in Minsk airport 3 weeks ago; Foreign Ministry says Israeli ambassador visited her in jail

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

After Bennett and Herzog's calls to thank Turkish leader for release of Oknins, TV report says these were a demand made by the latter for his assistance

PM praises Turkish president's 'personal involvement,' says strong communication between countries enabled efficient and discreet resolution of incident

Back in Israel, Natali Oknin thanks officials for efforts to set her and husband Mordy free, says she just wants to go back to driving her bus

Mordy and Natali Oknin's family reportedly knew of the progress for many hours, but all involved kept silent; phone call by Natali to family was released publicly as diversion

Natali Oknin thanks Bennett, Lapid, Herzog; says she wants to get back to work driving a bus; no official statement from Ankara; Turkish citizen arrested with couple also released

Turkey said to tell Israel no state motive behind arrests; Herzog thanks Erdogan for his 'personal involvement and contribution' to return of pair held on suspicion of espionage

Presidents speak by phone, express desire for comprehensive dialogue as Natali and Mordy Oknin make it home after 8 days in detention