ABSTRACT
The Second Lebanon War seems to be the turning point in relations between Israel and Turkey. The allegations and fierce responses against Israel during the war persisted and manifested in many ways in Turkey. Operation Cast Lead in 2008–2009 was a direct continuation with regards to Turkish society's reaction toward Israel and antisemitism, but this operation caused the AK Party to discontinue the 'business as usual' approach with Israel in the military and economic sectors. The Mavi Marmara incident was basically political, but almost immediately after taking place it turned into a great campaign against Jews in general and Turkish Jews in particular. The political situation between Israel and Turkey was so problematic during the Operation that it even resulted in calls for a second Mavi Marmara flotilla, this time with a possible escort by the Turkish navy. Turkish society is filled with rightful anger against what is happening in Gaza at the hands of Israel.
