Turkey has pursued its diplomatic offensive against Israel by confirming it is suspending defence industry contracts and threatening further sanctions, after Jerusalem's refusal to apologise for the deaths of nine activists on board the Mavi Marmara 14 months ago. 
The Turkish prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said he was considering a trip to Gaza next week, where he would be assured of a hero's welcome. He repeated a warning that Turkish naval vessels would step up activity

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