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

Ankara has bought Russian weapons and depends on it for energy sources, but has also sold military drones to Ukraine, its closest regional post-Soviet ally

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

On official visit to Cyprus, president says Russian invasion of Ukraine is 'an affront to international order,' Israel helping in diplomatic efforts to end conflict

Moshe Dayan Center to host regime-aligned SETA amid thawing of relations between the former allies

In phone call, Zelensky asks Turkish leader Erdogan to close off Black Sea to Russian warships, but Ankara says it has made no decision on the matter

President calls on 'relevant sides to solve conflict' after Moscow's invasion; trip comes ahead of visit to Ankara next month aimed at bringing ties out of deep freeze

President to meet Greek counterpart and other top officials as he hits up regional partners before upcoming trip next month meant to bring ties with Ankara out of deep freeze

Some say the cultural rejuvenation is an act by the president to cover his inherent antisemitism, while others say it represents a genuine interest in the community's past

Talks come as two regional powers attempt to rebuild long-strained ties, saying that 'rehabilitation of relations can contribute to regional stability'