Turkey And Israel

Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.
A group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.

The price of delusion: Trump’s Syria policy and the approaching storm - opinion

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Turkey’s irredentist policies, from its actions in Cyprus to its growing involvement in Syria, highlight a policy of territorial expansion and ethnic dominance, the writer maintains.

Turkey evaluating troop deployment for Gaza stabilization force, Erdogan says

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

Turkey severs economic ties to Israel, closes airspace to gov't flights, arms shipments


Turkey’s foreign minister meets Hamas leader in Doha

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas leadership in Doha over the weekend. Turkey’s current leadership are backers of Hamas, and they have hosted Hamas leaders numerous times.

 Turkey's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a handover ceremony in Ankara, Turkey June 5, 2023.

Turkey halts all trade with Israel, cites worsening Palestinian situation

As ties between Israel and Turkey reach a historic low, Turkey, under Erdogan's leadership, has stopped all trade with Israel in response to the ongoing Gaza war.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkey attempts diplomatic balancing act with Hamas meeting - opinion

Meetings between Hamas members and Erdogan come ahead of upcoming Washington visit; what is the Turkish leader attempting?

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Palestinian Authority head Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, last Wednesday.

Turkey's Erdogan threatens to 'send Netanyahu to Allah,' Israel summons envoy

Earlier this month, Erdogan compared Netanyahu in a speech to some of history's known dictators, including Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Turkey says it rounds up 33 suspected spies for Israel's Mossad

Turkey has harshly criticized Israel for its bombardment of Gaza in its war with Hamas, with Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly exchanging barbs last week.

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators, part of a convoy coming from several Turkish cities, take part in a protest against the U.S. and Israel near the Incirlik Air Base in the southern city of Adana, Turkey November 5, 2023

No chance for peace between Israel, Hamas in Gaza for now - Erdogan

Erdogan also said that he is not losing hope for a lasting peace in the conflict adding that Hamas cannot be excluded from its potential solution.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a national statement at the World Climate Action Summit during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 1, 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.

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.

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.

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