Israel turkey relations

Turkey signals Hamas could hand over power in Gaza, as Turks seek influence in Strip - report

Emirati newspaper Al-Ain pointed out that recent actions taken by the Turkish government might indicate point to Hamas adharence to the ceasefire, while the Turks seek to gain influence in the Strip.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A Hamas terrorist stands guard as workers search for hostage remains.
Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 plane TC-JVV taxies to take-off in Riga International Airport

Despite tensions, Turkish Airlines holds onto Tel Aviv flight slots

Many airlines that have suspended operations in Israel have chosen to save their slots, but the predicament of Turkish Airlines is slightly different.

|BySTAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS
Jerusalem’s Herzog Medical and Turkey's Üsküdar University collaborate on advanced psychiatric research.

Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

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

|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan carry a banner with his image on the day of the second round of the presidential election in Istanbul, Turkey May 28, 2023.

Israel should respect and suspect Erdogan - editorial

The world should know what to expect from Erdogan. Except that it doesn’t, because Erdogan is nothing if not mercurial.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

Israel makes inroads into Mediterranean alliance with gas pipe deal

Working alongside Cyprus and Greece on the gas pipeline deal gives Israel leverage into Southern Europe as well as in the wider Middle East, potentially realigning local alliances.

JANUARY 2, 2020BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Maximos Mansion in Athens, Greece, January 2, 2020.

Gaza violence exacerbates Israel-Turkey rift

In recent flare-up, Israeli fighter jets struck the Gaza office of Turkish news agency Anatolia.

MAY 7, 2019ByCHARLES BYBELEZER/THE MEDIA LINE, DIMA ABUMARIA/ THE MEDIA LINE
A Palestinian boy looks at the remains of a building that was destroyed in Israeli air strikes, in Gaza City May 5, 2019

War of words: Israel, Turkey on collision course

Ties between the once-staunch allies continue to plummet, a trend that shows no signs of reversing.

JANUARY 10, 2019ByKRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/ THE MEDIA LINE
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Report: Israel freed Turkish detainee at Trump's request

Israel deported Ebru Ozkan on July 15, a week after indicting her for ties to the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.

JULY 27, 2018ByREUTERS
Turkish citizen, Ebru Ozkan, who was arrested at an Israeli airport last month, is being brought to an Israeli military court, near Migdal, Israel July 8, 2018

Israel, Jews at forefront in Turkish politics ahead of vote

The lasting effects of anti-Israel rhetoric and discussion of “Jews” by politicians lead to increasing antisemitism online.

MAY 25, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A pro-Palestinian demonstrator shouts during a protest against the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey May 15, 2018

The complex, and often toxic, Israel-Turkey relationship

MAY 16, 2018BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A pro-Palestinian demonstrator shouts during a protest against the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey May 15, 2018

Intel Minister Katz: Israel helped Turkey thwart ISIS attacks

Katz made the statement at an intelligence conference in Tel Aviv.

MAY 16, 2018ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
AN ISIS fighter uses his phone to lm a military parade in Syria’s northern Raqqa province in 2014

Turkey rejects Israel’s claim Ankara helps Hamas

Cemil Tekeli says he was tortured by Israel during month-long detention

FEBRUARY 15, 2018ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh recieves royal welcome in Turkey

Abbas to Muslim summit: US Jerusalem decision 'greatest crime'

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed an emergency summit in Istanbul in response to Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

DECEMBER 13, 2017ByREUTERS
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaks during an extraordinary meeting of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Turkey, December 13, 2017

Head of Britain's armed forces arrives in Israel for official visit

Peach and Eisenkot are set to discuss joint security challenges and will examine future military cooperation.

NOVEMBER 30, 2017ByANNA AHRONHEIM
IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Head of Britain's armed forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach