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Erdogan: 'Israel must not be allowed to spread smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again'

The Turkish president added that "any solution that does not rely on the countries of the region will not be sustainable."

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN, REUTERS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.
US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands as they pose for a photo at a world leaders' summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets

The issue generating the greatest concern in Israel is the possibility that Turkey could eventually regain access to the F-35 stealth fighter program.

|ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the closing event of the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2026.

Erdogan says Israel’s ‘aggression’ threatens Turkey, entire Mediterranean region

Erdogan also said there were initiatives, led by Israel, to destabilize the Mediterranean region and warned that "nobody should chase adventures" or join Israel's "boat of mischief."

|ByREUTERS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 30, 2025.

Turkey tightens trade embargo against Israel

Turkey has stopped issuing Eur-Med certificates that enable Israel to import Turkish goods via Europe.

|ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel will suffer most from al-Aksa dispute

The tensions in Jerusalem have kindled protests in Turkey. Turkish media said some protesters kicked the doors and threw stones at a synagogue in Istanbul.

JULY 25, 2017ByREUTERS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Erdogan’s poor choice of traveling companions

Getting Erdogan to positively contribute in areas of mutual interest should be a priority in Washington.

JUNE 14, 2017ByMATTHEW R.J. BRODSKY
SUPPORTERS OF Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan wave national flags as they wait for his arrival at the Presidential Palace in Ankara.

Erdogan will seek legitimacy in an assertive foreign policy

The last decade witnessed Ankara feeling more self-confident, especially in the Middle East.

MAY 25, 2017ByTIMUR AKHMETOV
Supporters listen to the speech by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan during a rally for the upcoming referendum in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan calls on Muslims of the world to flock to 'Al-Aksa'

The Turkish president condemned "the Israeli crimes against the Palestinians."

MAY 8, 2017ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during an iftar event in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Turkey's Erdogan: Israeli settlement push an 'absolute provocation'

Turkish president makes comment in a speech in Bahrain, while on an official visit.

FEBRUARY 13, 2017ByREUTERS
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Erdogan signs bill enabling reconciliation with Israel

The Turkish parliament signed off on the accord two weeks ago.

AUGUST 31, 2016ByHERB KEINON
Turkish President Erdogan with Shani Cooper.

Turkey deal ‘cornerstone’ of stability in the region

Foreign Ministry director-general says the Mideast is in chaos • Security cabinet approves accord, 7-3

JUNE 30, 2016ByHERB KEINON
Netanyahu and Erdogan

Israel and Turkey on the verge of an agreement

A new chapter in Israel-Turkey relations seems to be quickly approaching, producing a set fresh of bilateral and regional opportunities that are waiting to be explored and acted upon.

JUNE 20, 2016ByNIMROD GOREN
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Erdogan meets with US Jewish leaders in reconciliation effort

Relations between Turkey and Israel hit a new low following Israel’s deadly raid in 2010 of a Turkish ship attempting to breach its blockade of the Gaza Strip.

APRIL 2, 2016ByJTA
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets his supporters

Turkey–Israel normalization – why ever not?

DECEMBER 29, 2015ByNEVILLE TELLER
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