Haaretz: Turkey does not require Israeli lobby's help

In Israeli daily Haaretz, it has been stated that Israel and Turkey are taking cautious steps in improving their worsening ties. "Erdogan should be especially pleased with his country's new international status. Just six months ago, Turkey was being accused of abandoning the West and sliding toward Iran and Syria. Today, no reasonable Western leader would point to Turkey as an opponent. In Washington, Turkey no longer has to rely on Israel lobbying on its behalf. Ankara's interests are now seen as in line with American interests, whereas Jerusalem is quickly gaining a reputation as a tiresome burden on American policy. It is a shame that Israel still considers prestige and honor strategic assets, and not an alliance with a rising regional power," the daily wrote.