Israel's deadly naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla in 2010.<br/> <br />Nine Turkish citizens were killed in the incident, leading to a breakdown in diplomatic ties between the two countries.<br/> <br />But on Friday, those ties began to thaw after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an official apology during a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.<br/> <br />Many have heralded the move as a step in the right direction.<br/> <br />This Turkish activist on board during the raid says the apology is meaningful, even nearly three years down the road.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (Turkish) ACTIVIST WHO WAS ON BOARD MAVI MARMARA, EKREM ES SAYING:<br/> <br />"The apology is a good step for us. It is not enough and it is a belated apology, but despite everything, it means a lot that they admitted their mistake and apologised for it. This is a positive step for the people on board the Mavi Marmara. With this apology, Israel has admitted the crime it committed, so this apology means a lot for us."<br/> <br />Echoing his s
