Leaked commission report links Turkish foreign minister Erdogan and Israeli foreign minister Lieberman to stalled Israel‑Turkey apology deal

Leaked commission report links Turkish foreign minister Erdogan and Israeli foreign minister Lieberman to stalled Israel‑Turkey apology deal The passage cites a leaked New York Times report describing high‑level diplomatic negotiations, specific actors (Erdogan, Avigdor Lieberman), and a failed compensation/apology agreement. It suggests a possible back‑channel or political leverage that could be investigated (e.g., communications, financial settlements, conditional lifting of Gaza embargo). While the claim is not novel—Israel‑Turkey tensions are well‑known—the detail about a December 2010 near‑deal and Erdogan’s broader regional ambitions provides actionable leads for document requests and interview targets. Key insights: Leaked commission report alleges Israel used excessive force but deemed Gaza embargo legal.; December 2010 negotiations reportedly reached a point where Israel would apologize and pay compensation.; Turkey demanded that any agreement also acknowledge Israel acted in self‑defense, causing collapse.