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The eighth, most dangerous front: How Turkey went from ally to strategic threat - opinion

Bit by bit, a Turkish front is forming, more dangerous than Israel’s seven arenas since Oct. 7. Erdogan’s ideology and ambition require Israel to refocus on a higher strategic risk.

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Ankara's absence: Why Turkey’s exclusion from meeting on joint Gaza force matters - analysis

Turkiye's homegrown fighter jet, carries out its second successful test flight, May 06, 2024.

Turkey's 'Steel Dome' defense system cannot provide security-political change can- editorial

Amichai Chikli and Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Ilustrative.

Minister demands shutdown of Turkey missions in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv


UAE sees potential in new ties with Turkey

The new relationship between the UAE and Turkey has major potential for the region.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, November 27, 2018.

Turkish journalist arrested on charge of insulting Erdogan - report

The alleged insult was in the form of a palace-related proverb that Kabas expressed both on an opposition tv channel and on her Twitter account, drawing condemnation from government officials.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters in Istanbul, Nov. 5.

Erdogan consumed by domestic troubles bares his claws, again - opinion

Erdogan is facing many economic challenges and still struggling to flatten the coronavirus curve while attempting to show a positive image on the global stage.

 DEMONSTRATORS SHOUT slogans during a protest against the economic policies of the government, in Istanbul, earlier this week.

Turkish lira holds gains from volatile rally after government backstop

Turkish lira rallies to its largest daily gain ever, economists still predict inflation.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020

Better Turkey-Israel ties depend on Palestinian issue - Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he "had talks with Israel in the past, but it needs to act more sensitively regarding Palestine."

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020.

Israelis living in or visiting Turkey apprehensive after latest arrests

Modiin couple Natali and Mordy Oaknin were arrested suspicion of espionage after they were spotted taking a photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential palace.

 Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey allows consular visit to jailed Israeli couple

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that the Oaknins are “two innocent citizens who accidentally ended up in a complex situation.”

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the re-opening of the Ottoman-era Yildiz Hamidiye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, August 4, 2017

Turkey allows consular visit to jailed Israeli couple

FM Yair Lapid tells media, MKs: Let us work, headlines put Oaknins in danger.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the US embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018

Israel: Ties with Cyprus, Greece going strong after Herzog-Erdogan call

Israel’s relations with Greece and Cyprus, historic rivals of Turkey, grew closer in a period in which tensions between Israel and Turkey flared.

Israel, Greece sign their largest defense procurement agreement, April 18 2021

Turkish ruling party wants to improve Israel ties after presidents' call

Celik singled out the Palestinians as one of many issues Turkey wants to discuss with Israel, adding that areas such as tourism and trade should be a "win-win" for both nations.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife greet their supporters during the Grand Congress of his ruling AK Party in Ankara last month.