Turkey

Turkey, officially the Republic of Turkey, is located partially in the continent of Asia and partially in Europe. It shares borders with Greece and Bulgaria to the Northwest, Iran to the east and Iraq to the southeast. It also shares various borders with Syria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

70%-75% of Turkey's population are Turks, and 19% are Kurds, making them the country's largest minority group. The country's capital is Ankara, and the largest city and financial city is Istanbul.

As of November 2021, the President of Turkey is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has served in this position since 2014. Prior to that, he served as Prime Minister of the country from 2003-2014.

Since the start of the Syrian civil war in 2011, an estimated 3.6 million Syrian refugees have taken up residence in Turkey, most of them living with temporary residence permits.

Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria - opinion

Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByELIE PODEH, EITAN YISHAI

Taken before his appointment as Mossad Chief, Roman Gofman attends a ceremony marking the lighting of the first Hanukkah candle of the 7th Armored Brigade at the National Library in Jerusalem, on December 14, 2025.

China's Information Support Force (ISF) personnel march during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Turkey and Pakistan are growing closer, but where does China fit in? - opinion

Turkey, Pakistan and China are forging a new security triangle. The Middle East should pay attention.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByPAUSHALI LASS

Stone turtle figurine found at the Gedikkaya Hill archaeological site in Turkey, September 4, 2026.

Over 20 Stone Age turtle figurines used in ancient rituals found within Turkish cave - report

The figurines are “roughly shaped,” according to Anadolu Agency, lending weight to the researchers’ theory of them being used during ritualistic practices.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

IDF soldiers in the West Bank.

IDF soldiers targeted by Turkish 'state mechanism' of false accusations, Diaspora Ministry says

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Director-General Avi Cohen Scali accused Erdogan of "leading an antisemitic policy toward the State of Israel."

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026|ByYOAV ETIEL

Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-Russia-led security bloc

Erdogan attended a summit of the SCO, of which Turkey is a "dialog partner," in Bishkek on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026ByREUTERS

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026.

Erdogan, Putin agree to continue Turkey's nuclear development, improve economic relations

"With the opening of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant, we will also take steps together to open some new power plants," Erdogan said after his meeting with Putin.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, September 1, 2026.

From critic to ally, Israel and Greece grow closer amid regional shifts - editorial

Greece, once among Israel’s harshest European critics, is turning to Israeli technology for its defense in a landmark NIS 10 billion air-defense deal, highlighting a dramatic shift in bilateral ties.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2026ByJPOST EDITORIAL

CYPRIOT PRESIDENT Nikos Christodoulides (C) holds a trilateral summit with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the presidential palace in the Cypriot capital Nicosia on September 4, 2023.

Israel fears Syria's Sharaa is rearming while courting global legitimacy, defense official warns

A senior defense official told Walla that Sharaa’s troops were not currently at a high level of operational readiness, but that he had already held several brigade-level exercises.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2026ByAMIR BOHBOT

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during the opening ceremony of the Damascus International Fair in Damascus, Syria, August 26, 2026.

Israel Navy acting to deter Turkish maritime aggression as Ankara encroaches on areas of interest

The Jerusalem Post understands that the IDF is on high alert for any new Turkish moves by sea, land, or air, including in areas near Greece, Cyprus, and Syria.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByYONAH JEREMY BOB

An Israeli Navy patrol boat sails off the coast of Haifa, as seen from Haifa beach, May 26, 2026.

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

“I don't think we know the full extent of it – whether they are helpful or not,” the US ambassador told the Post in an interview, ahead of the US Embassy in Israel’s 250th Independence Day event.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN, RUTH MARKS EGLASH

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

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey (2026): Ranked by technique, safety and results

A 2026 ranking of the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey, compared by technique, doctor involvement, accreditation and graft survival.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH DR. TERZILER EXCLUSIVE CLINIC

In Turkey’s hair transplant market, the best clinics stand out not by promises, but by technique, safety and results.

Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that the member states are considering establishing a mechanism to add new members.

AUGUST 31, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and other officials pose before the first committee meeting for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Regional geopolitical shifts felt as Mecca agreement, Israel-Greek pacts develop - analysis

The two events happening on the same day are a coincidence, because both have been in the works for some time. However, it is symbolic of how the Middle East is being reshaped.

AUGUST 31, 2026BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud prepare to pose for a picture before the first committee meeting under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement.

Israel's most consequential election looms, three years after October 7 - from the editor

Israel heads toward a high-stakes election after three years of war, with Netanyahu’s leadership at the center of the vote

AUGUST 31, 2026ByRUTH MARKS EGLASH

Israel’s election campaign is gathering pace, with the country’s political parties competing over the questions of security, leadership and the direction Israel takes after three years of war.