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Collision course: Are Israel and Turkey headed for confrontation?

BEHIND THE LINES: From Syria and the eastern Mediterranean to the Red Sea, Israel and Turkey are increasingly finding themselves on opposite sides of the region’s most consequential flashpoints.

Erdogan appears on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly last week.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan talks during a press conference following the first committee meeting under the joint defense accord, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkey's Erdogan may push for FM Fidan to take over UN Sec.-Gen. role, causing concern in Israel

A Turkish flag waves atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 26, 2016

Nine Israelis arrested as Turkey probes $3 b. international fraud network

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee in Jerusalem on June 17, 2026.

'Let's hope they'll decide to be helpful': Huckabee tells 'Post' about Turkey's role - interview


Turkey recalls ambassador from Israel amid Gaza war

Despite the return of the ambassador to Turkey, President Erdogan noted that Turkey is not severing diplomatic relations with Israel in full.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Turkey recalls ambassador, stresses Gaza must be part of Palestinian state

Israeli diplomats in Turkey had left the country before the Foreign Ministry recalled them due to security concerns after pro-Palestinian protests erupted across the country.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a rally in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Istanbul, Turkey October 28, 2023.

‘Jews not allowed’: As Erdogan praises Hamas, antisemitism rises on the ground in Turkey

Erdogan, who had warmed to Israel in recent years, has regularly met with leaders of Hamas, which is considered a terrorist organization.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, October 25, 2023.

Erdogan says Turkey, Israel to take steps in energy drilling soon -media

Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday at the United Nations.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Turkey's Erdogan to Jewish leaders: Antisemitism is 'crime against humanity'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan noted in the meeting that he was excited to pray at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan announces new cabinet during a press conference in Ankara, Turkey June 3, 2023.

Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

Israeli-Turkish collaborations were established to promote advances in psychiatric treatment.

 Jerusalem’s Herzog Medical and Turkey's Üsküdar University collaborate on advanced psychiatric research.

How can Turkey achieve economic stability? - opinion

The flow of foreign exchange into Turkey has been insufficient to meet the nation’s needs, and Turkey will have to find new external debt channels.

 SAUDI ARABIA’S Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in Jeddah, last month.

Is Erdogan planning to mediate between Israel, Palestinians?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas will both meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey in the coming week.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, Turkey August 23, 2022.

Erdogan to host Netanyahu, Abbas in Turkey next week

The Turkish invitation, which follows the one extended last week by Morocco, comes amid increased Israeli-Palestinian violence. 

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the annual general meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges in Ankara, this week, after winning the presidential election runoff.

Question marks hover over proposed Gaza-Turkey flights from Israeli airport

The plan allowing residents of the Gaza Strip to fly to Turkey from an Israeli airport is raising concerns about its practicality, cost-effectiveness, and potential risk for arrests.

 PALESTINIANS ARE being threatened if they fly out of Ramon Airport, according to the Palestinian transportation minister