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What’s Behind the New Turkey-Israel Deal?

Following many months of negotiations, a deal has been struck to restore diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel.

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By Sinan Ülgen
Published on Jun 27, 2016

Source: Al Jazeera’s Inside Story

Speaking to Al Jazeera’s Inside Story, Sinan Ülgen was asked to comment on the restoration of relations between Turkey and Israel following the Mavi Marmara incident in 2010, when Israel killed ten Turkish activists during a naval raid. He was joined by Daniel Nisman, head of the Levantine Group, a geopolitical risk and research consultancy.

This interview was originally aired by Al Jazeera English.

About the Author

Sinan Ülgen

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Sinan Ülgen is a senior fellow at Carnegie Europe in Brussels, where his research focuses on Turkish foreign policy, transatlantic relations, international trade, economic security, and digital policy.

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