Turkey: Turkey Asked to Fix Israel Ties.

ANKARA, Turkey -- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta on Friday called for Turkey to rebuild ties with Israel in the interest of security, echoing a call he issued this month for the government of Israel to reach out to other nations across the Middle East. ''In this time of sweeping change in the region, it's important for Turkey to have strong relationships with those who share an interest in regional security and stability, including Israel,'' Mr. Panetta said. ''I believe that it is in Turkey's interest and in Israel's interest for the two to move forward.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]