Related:From friend to (almost certainly) foeIsraelis protest Turkey, flotillaA turning point for Turkey"Back then we were loved by the entire world: all European dignitaries would visit Israel- even after Operation Cast Lead- in order to support us and bless us," Olmert continued.The former prime minister added that "it is clear that our current political state is fragile. Our government needs to make a great effort to rebuild our political relationships with our allies who are currently angry with us." "We need to get out of the isolated bubble we find ourselves in," Olmert urged."It is not relevant now why this happened, who is guilty and who isn't: This is not the time for these considerations."
Olmert: Repair ties with Turkey
Former PM stresses Ankara's strategic importance to Israel.
Related:From friend to (almost certainly) foeIsraelis protest Turkey, flotillaA turning point for Turkey"Back then we were loved by the entire world: all European dignitaries would visit Israel- even after Operation Cast Lead- in order to support us and bless us," Olmert continued.The former prime minister added that "it is clear that our current political state is fragile. Our government needs to make a great effort to rebuild our political relationships with our allies who are currently angry with us." "We need to get out of the isolated bubble we find ourselves in," Olmert urged."It is not relevant now why this happened, who is guilty and who isn't: This is not the time for these considerations."