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.

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

 Jerusalem’s Herzog Medical and Turkey's Üsküdar University collaborate on advanced psychiatric research.

Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

 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


Security cabinet approves Turkey reconciliation deal 7-3

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman, Education Minister Naftali Bennett and Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked voted against the deal.

Netanyahu and Erdogan

Bayit Yehudi ministers to oppose Turkey deal in Security Cabinet vote

The security cabinet is expected to approve the deal in a vote on Wednesday.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett

Two-thirds of Israeli Jews oppose Turkey deal, poll finds

The support for the deal in the security cabinet is not backed up by the public, according to a Midgam poll broadcast Monday night on Channel 10.

Protest against Turkey deal outside of Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem

Israel-Turkish accord expected to pass security cabinet despite Liberman objections

Liberman says he does not support the deal, but will not actively campaign against it.

Liberman and Erdogan

PA source: Israel-Turkey deal is a political trick, Erdogan is using Gaza

"Israel and Erdogan's Islamic party are the only ones who will be served by this agreement," a Palestinian source said.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

'Those who think Israel-Turkey deal will have a significant impact on Hamas are mistaken'

Former National Security Advisor Amidror says deal has “huge potential” in terms of security gains for Israel, but that this is only in the long-term.

A gunman from the Izz ad-Din al- Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, photographed inside an underground tunnel in Gaza, in 2014.

Netanyahu to Kerry: Turkey deal to have 'immense' impact on Israeli economy

Ahead of expected formal announcement of detente, US secretary of state meets PM in Rome.

Netanyahu and Kerry meet in Rome in June.

Missing IDF soldier's family: Netanyahu failing a test by signing deal with Turkey

Goldin and Shaul families come out against deal; Shauls to set up protest tent outside Prime Minister's Residence.

Family members of abducted soldier Oron Shaul demand his return in front of the Prime Minister’s Residence on Sunday

Israel and Turkey: Walking on eggshells

Any Israel-Turkey deal will likely be fragile and susceptible to provocations from Hamas and other radical forces.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Security cabinet set to finalize agreement normalizing ties with Turkey next week

Approving the agreement would put at long last an end to the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident, and lead to the normalization of ties between the two countries.

Israel and Turkey flags