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An Israeli diplomatic representative will visit an Israeli couple held in Istanbul on suspicion of espionage, Israel’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Turkey gave permission for a member of Israel’s consular staff to visit the couple after “intense diplomatic efforts” between Ankara and Tel Aviv, the ministry said in a statement quoted by Haaretz. Israeli citizens Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested last Tuesday in Istanbul after photographing the Dolmabahce Palace – an important historical building in Turkey – on a boat trip. The palace was a former residence of Turkish presidents but is n…