Turkish PM to make statement on Israel talks Monday

By Mumin Altas

ANKARA (AA) – Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim will make a statement about reconciliation negotiations with Israel on Monday, sources at the Prime Ministry told Anadolu Agency.

According to the sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on talking to the media, Yildirim is due to make a statement at 1 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) regarding the stage at which negotiations with Israel have reached.

Turkey and Israel have been holding talks to normalize relations more than six years after Israeli troops stormed Gaza-bound aid flotilla Mavi Marmara in international waters.