Israel Reviewing History of Arms Sales to Turkey as concerns arise in Tel Aviv that sensitive know-how may have been transferred by Ankara to Syria and Iran
The recent flare up in violence between Turkish troops and PKK Kurdish rebels threatens to severely erode Prime Minister Yayyip Erdogan's popularity. The Media Line speaks to Gareth Jenkins, veteran reporter covering Turkey from Istanbul, on the prospects for the future.
Israeli tour operators have canceled all flights to Turkey -- a vacation taken by one-half million Israelis each year. Head of Travel Agents Assn told The Media Line: It's personal this time.
The head of Israel's Association of Travel Agents tells The Media Line that charter packages to Turkey have been cancelled (normally 500,000 per year make the trip). Yossi Fatael says "It's personal this time."
