“Israel”, Turkey: Secret Ties under US Umbrella

"Israeli" and Turkish officials have been holding secret direct talks to try to solve the diplomatic crisis between the two countries, a senior Israeli official told Haaretz
A source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry and a U.S. official confirmed that talks are being held, though in "Israel" the prime minister and foreign minister's aides declined to comment.
The talks are being held between an "Israeli" official on behalf of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioglu.

Talks are also being held between the "Israeli" representative on the UN inquiry committee on last year's Gaza flotilla, Yosef Ciechanover, and Turkey's representative on the committee, Ozdem Sanberk. "The two, who have been working together for several months on the UN committee, pass on messages between "Israel" and Turkey and have taken pains to draft understandings to end the crisis." Haaretz reported.

"In addition, the U.S. administration has held talks with senior Turkish officials, mainly to foil the flotilla to Gaza due later this month, but also in a bid to improve relations with "Israel."" The Israeli official reported.

"On Saturday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke to her Turkish counterpart Ahmet Davutoglu and expressed satisfaction with the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation's announcement that the ship the Mavi Marmara would not take part in the flotilla this time around," officials said.

Last Thursday, Netanyahu called a meeting with a clutch of ministers on the Gaza flotilla and relations with Turkey. A source familiar with the debate said the main sticking point was whether "Israel" would apologize to Turkey or only express regret.
"The situation in Syria creates big problems for both Turkey and "Israel", and they have a joint interest in solving the problems between us," a senior Turkish Foreign Ministry official said.