Prospects of reconciliation seem slim, but Israel and Turkey are still meeting in an attempt to iron out differences between the two countries.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday met with top American Jewish leaders amid negotiations that may lead to a resumption of diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel.

"A solution in Cyprus could be a game changer and make the prospect of Israeli export of natural gas to Turkey and even to Europe much more feasible," says an Israeli researcher.

An Israeli film about female Israeli soldiers had a successful run at the Istanbul International Film Festival - despite poor relations between the Jewish state and Turkey.