Publication

The brief discusses the (im)possibility of an Israeli apology to Turkey for its raid on a Gaza bound flotilla in 2010. The author argues that Israel is now facing a serious dilemma. On one hand, Israel should consider an appropriate answer to Turkey’s demand for an apology and compensation if it wants to normalize relations. On the other, it questions whether Turkey’s intention is reconciliation or continuation of aggression against Israel despite the apology. One thing seems certain: Turkey will surely want a greater admission of responsibility than Israel can or is willing to accept.