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Trump's message about Turkey goes beyond F-35s, shows new balance in Mediterranean - analysis

The debate over the F-35 goes beyond the aircraft themselves. It concerns how the United States balances its relations with its two important allies in the eastern Mediterranean.

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
(illustrative) A Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet performs during the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA on the opening day at Schoenefeld Airport in Berlin, Germany June 5, 2024.

Turkey doesn't need F-35s to threaten Israel. It's already testing its arsenal in Libya - opinion

 An F-35 plane stands on the tarmac at Nevatim Air Force Base.

US expected to send six F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, lift bans, following NATO summit - report

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.

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


Erdogan says he wants to maintain Israel ties regardless of election outcome

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he wanted to maintain Turkey's relations with Israel based on mutual understanding, no matter the election outcome.

Netanyahu and Erdogan

Continuity expected on Bennett-Lapid policies on Lebanon, Turkey - analysis

The next Israeli government is likely to continue the Lebanon maritime deal as well as keep the ties with Turkey.

 LIKUD PARTY head Benjamin Netanyahu, Oct. 3.

Israeli Defense Minister Gantz heads to Turkey to renew defense ties

A senior security official denies that any deals are set to be signed and says the Israeli visit to Turkey is to build trust.

 Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at a state Memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the Yom Kippur War at the military cemetery memorial hall on Mount Herzl, October 06, 2022.

Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel

Relations between Turkey and Israel have been rocky since 2011 when Ankara expelled Israel's ambassador following a 2010 Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara aid ship to Gaza.

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

Lapid continues diplomatic efforts toward Turkey and the EU

Cabinet authorizes new Ambassador to Turkey; EU-Israel Association Council to be relaunched on Monday after a decade.

Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Beit al-Turki near the UN headquarters in New York.

Lapid talked to the UN of peace - here are some ways to manifest it regionally - opinion

ENCOUNTERING PEACE: Were Lapid’s words in the UN empty words, or did they truly reflect what he believes? If yes, can they be translated into an effective plan.

 PRIME MINISTER Yair Lapid addresses the UN General Assembly last week.

Turkey's Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told Jewish leaders that he planned to visit Israel and that antisemitism is "a crime against humanity."

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets people during the opening ceremony of Eurasia Tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey, December 20, 2016.

Which rabbi did Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan meet in Central Park? - WATCH

President of Turkey took a stroll on Sunday in New York City which he is visiting for the United Nations General Assembly.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets people during the opening ceremony of Eurasia Tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey, December 20, 2016.

Turkish warship docks in Haifa for first time in over a decade

“The docking is part of Israel’s cooperation with and support of NATO,” an IDF statement said. * This is the first Turkish warship to dock in Israel since the Mavi Marmara incident.

 Haifa Port

Palestinians welcome Turkey-Israel normalization, Ankara says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said rapprochement in Ankara's relations with Israel would not diminish Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause.

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