At Washington meeting this week, Erdogan, Obama to discuss evidence of chemical weapons use, Israel relations, Iraq energy also on agenda.

The War Crimes court prosecutor is obliged to open probe after complaint from the tiny African state of Comoros, to which the Mavi Marmara vessel Israel raided in 2010 was registered. Few preliminary examinations lead to full investigation, let alone trial.

Shin Bet, Turkish officials move closer to agreement on security arrangements.

After meeting in Jerusalem, Israeli and Turkish officials formulate draft agreement on criteria that determines eligibility for compensation, but actual amount for payment yet to be finalized.

Turkey launches a military operation at NATO air base 60 miles from the Syrian border during time of heightened tension; the exercise will test readiness for battle and coordination with government ministries.

Second round of talks to focus on how much money Israel will transfer to Turkish humanitarian fund.

Agreement will become binding international treaty once approved by Turkish government and parliament; Turkish media reports Israel will also compensate 70 Turkish citizens injured aboard the Mavi Marmara.

Israel has seen a sharp increase in trucks from Jordan and Turkey passing through, given that they can no longer travel through Syria. Turkish trucks arrive by ferry, then drive into Jordan and Iraq.

Knesset members speak out despite the government's efforts to achieve a detente with Turkey.

Judicial crackdowns on freedom of expression in Muslim countries, like the case of the Turkish pianist who was punished for anti-religious tweets, aren't always about religion.