Turkish businessman meets with Israel's Peres, Livni

Jak Kamhi, one of the most prominent Turkish businessmen of Jewish descent, reportedly visited Israel this week and was received by Israeli President Simon Peres and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni. According to the website of Israeli daily Yedioth Ahranot, Livni said, "Some inappropriate comments were made about Turkey. Relations between Turkey and Israel are strategic, and it is important to restore them." The visit came on the heels of controversial remarks about Turkey by an Israeli general which were quickly disavowed by Israel, and tension over Israel's recent offensive in Gaza.