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President of Israel Isaac Herzog set for first official visit to Turkey after 15 years

President of Israel, Isaac Herzog is travelling to Turkey tomorrow for first official visit in 15 years. The visit comes after two years of persistent attempts by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.<br />''<br />''The two presidents have spoken four times since Herzog took office on July 7, 2021. On Jan. 20, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu phoned his Israeli counterpart, Yair Lapid, wishing him well after contracting the coronavirus. A strong sign of rapprochement came already last November, with Erdogan playing the central role behind the release of Israeli couple Mordi and Natali Oknin who were detained in Istanbul. After the release, both Herzog and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett called Erdogan to thank him.<br />''<br />''<br />''<br />

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