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Iran war pushes Israel-Turkey rift into more dangerous phase - analysis

Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian meets with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025.

'Israel cannot live without hostility': Turkey warns Israel may target it next

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attend a joint press conference in Tehran, Iran, November 30, 2025.

Turkish gov't demands caution against foreign intervention in Iran amid nationwide protests

Relations between Turkey and Israel (illustrative)

While Turkey gives Hamas sanctuary, Israel cannot allow access to Gaza or Jerusalem - analysis


'Muslims killing Muslims in droves, but Israel the one being condemned'

Yesh Atid leader sends condolences to families of those killed in Turkish attack; Peres calls on world to join hands to destroy forces of terror.

Yair Lapid

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

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.

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

Israel and Turkey on the verge of an agreement

A new chapter in Israel-Turkey relations seems to be quickly approaching, producing a set fresh of bilateral and regional opportunities that are waiting to be explored and acted upon.

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

Turkish journalists jailed for five years, hours after courthouse attack

The two journalists are free pending appeal. The court also decided to postpone a hearing on separate charges of links to a terrorist group until the outcome of a related case.

Can Dundar (R), editor-in-chief of Cumhuriyet, accompanied by his Ankara bureau chief Erdem Gul

Israel denies it detained Turkish right-wing leadership

According to the Foreign Ministry statement, the men entered the duty free area of the airport at 8:00 a.m., and boarded the plane on time.

An El Al Boeing 777 aircraft is seen at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport

Report: Suicide bomber in Istanbul stalked group of Israelis

Turkish authorities identified the suicide bomber behind Saturday's attack in Istanbul as a member of Islamic State.

Suicide bomber in Istanbul, March 19, 2016

Netanyahu: Israel investigating if Istanbul attack was aimed at Israelis

When asked if he was in contact with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the prime minister said he was not.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

'I found myself lying on the ground with objects flying all around me'

Turkish authorities confirmed on Saturday that one of the Israelis wounded in the suicide bombing in a bustling tourist district of Istanbul died in the attack.

Istanbul, Turkey after suicide terrorist kills 5