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Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis

After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.

Demonstrators hold placards with portraits of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) during a protest.
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives at the Bestepe Presidential Palace during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Trump's message about Turkey goes beyond F-35s, shows new balance in Mediterranean - analysis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.

US to lift Turkey sanctions, decide on sale of F-35 fighter jets, Trump says ahead of NATO summit

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks during a statement alongside Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (out of frame) at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia on July 3, 2026

German FM backs Israel after Turkish counterpart’s ‘genocide incitement’ remarks


First Israeli-Turkish diplomatic talks in years held in Ankara

"All pertinent bilateral issues were reviewed, and especially cooperation in areas such as energy, economy, culture and tourism."

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Israeli, Turkish generals meet for first time in years

Turkish officials confirmed that Turkey’s Chief of Staff Gen. Hulusi Akar met Tuesday on the sidelines of a meeting of NATO military leaders with IDF Deputy Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Yair Golan.

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'Erdogan hasn't changed, he's still hostile to Israel and supports Hamas'

Former Likud minister Sa'ar slams reconciliation deal after combative Erdogan interview with Israel's Channel 2.

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Families of Mavi Marmara victims promise to continue court cases

Some of the relatives expressed anger that the deal was not discussed with them first.

Mavi Marmara, 2010

Jerusalem to name envoy to Turkey in coming days

The announcement of Turkey’s new ambassador to Israel is expected at around the same time. The two nations have not had ambassadors in each other’s countries since 2010.

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addresses the media in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Turkey deal was struck five years ago, security chief reveals

The NSC interim head said the ministers receive daily intelligence reports, and that the Turkey deal is an example of orderly work with advance preparation.

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Analysis: Why the Turkey coup failed and what's likely to come next

The failed coup is not likely to change Turkey-Israel relations, but Jerusalem would not have shed a tear had Erdogan been ousted.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Fethullah Gülen and the Jews: A different angle

Gülen is emerging as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and we should care.

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Turkish-Israeli reconciliation has potential to benefit both sides

Both Turkey and Israel regard the Middle East as an inherently volatile region. Their mutual objective for stability helped the sides to end their dispute.

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Turkish chief rabbi: The Jewish community is on edge

After deadly Istanbul airport attack, Rabbi Yitzhak Haliva says the authorities are doing their utmost to protect Turkey's Jewish community.

Men greet each other in front of Turkish flag and picture of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at Istanbul Ataturk airport, Turkey, following yesterday's blast June 29, 2016.