The flotilla crisis occurred in this atmosphere of great tension . Turkey 's relations with Israel have grown increasingly tense , says Henri J. Barkey . CNN says Turkey made sharp break with Iran because of the Gaza conflict . He says Turkish political parties were supportive of charity that organized flotilla . Barkey : Gaza gains support by opposing Israeli blockade , sanctions against Turkey .
Turkey 's relations with Israel have grown increasingly tense , says Henri J. Barkey . CNN says Turkey made sharp break with Iran because of the Gaza conflict . He says Turkish political parties were supportive of charity that organized flotilla . Barkey : Gaza gains support by opposing Israeli blockade , sanctions against Turkey .