Turkey 's relations with Israel have grown increasingly tense , says Henri ##ques . Barkey says Turkey made sharp break with Israel because of the Gaza conflict . He says Turkish political leaders were supportive of charity that helped flotilla . Iran : Turkey gains support by opposing Israeli blockade , and against Iran .
Turkey 's relations with Israel have grown increasingly tense , says Henri Barkey . Barkey says Turkey made sharp break with Israel because of the Gaza conflict . He says Turkish political parties were supportive of charity that organized flotilla . Barkey : Turkey gains support by opposing Israeli blockade , sanctions against Iran .