Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz flew to Turkey. This first visit in more than a decade by an Israeli defense minister will take place just days before the elections, Jpost reported,

Gantz will meet with his Turkish counterpart, Hulusi Akar, and will be greeted by an honor guard in Ankara.

A high-ranking security official told reporters that this is a "historic visit" that will be aimed at building trust between the officials.

Both countries have their own interests in renewing relations, he said, with Israel hoping to become a stronger strategic player in the region, especially with regard to Iran. And Turkey is considered a key player in the region, including Syria.

According to the official, Iran's involvement in Syria will be one of the issues Gantz and Akar will discuss.

"The signing of the Abraham Accords, possible new ties with other Gulf countries, together with the integration to CENTCOM, they all strengthen the Israeli presence in the region in the region-in terms of military-defense, diplomacy and possible future industrial ties. Especially against Iran.” he added.

A high-ranking security source said defense deals would not be discussed during the visit. The official said they shouldn't expect a procurement race. They are very cautiously pursuing that process in measured and cautious steps. They have made that clear, and it will become clear as part of the minister's visit, the official said, noting Israel's delicate ties with Cyprus and Greece.

Although the two countries have normalized relations again, Israel has no plans, however, to resume military cooperation at the same level with Turkey. Nevertheless, in September, a Turkish warship dropped anchor in Haifa port as part of a NATO patrol in the region.