Israel's Olmert thanks Erdogan for mediatiob efforts

Speaking to Hurriyet daily, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert spoke at length for the first time about Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's mediation efforts between Syria and Israel over the Golan Heights issue, saying that he was very grateful for these efforts. Calling Erdogan a good friend, Olmert also said he hoped Erdogan's efforts would bring positive results.