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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


Now that Erdogan is firmly in power, what is Israel's Turkish dilemma? - opinion

With Erdogan now in office for another five years and possibly longer, the expectation in Jerusalem is that it is only a matter of time before he invites Netanyahu for a visit to Ankara.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the annual general meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges in Ankara, this week, after winning the presidential election runoff.

Turkish opposition supporters voice dismay over presidential vote

Voters across Turkey expressed a range of emotions as election results rolled in, leaning in favor of another five years of Erdogan.

 A supporter of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan waves flags outside the AK Party headquarters, in Ankara, Turkey May 15, 2023

Turkey's Erdogan offers Israel's Herzog condolences for recent terror attacks

Thanking Erdogan for his call, Herzog emphasized that Israel remains firmly committed to preserving freedom of worship on Temple Mount.

 Herzog is welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on March 9.

Turkey's Kurds eye kingmaker role in election against Erdogan

"We expect the regime to go and we will fight for it. We have high hopes for the election. Our peoples are standing together in all their colors," a political activist said.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with people in the aftermath of the deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras Province, last week.

This is how Israelis are saving lives in Turkey

'Mixed feelings of hope and sadness:’ The IDF has saved 13 victims of the earthquake that has claimed over 20,000 lives in Turkey.

 People walk past damaged buildings, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in rebel-held town of Jandaris

Historic Event in Istanbul

450 Turkish companies met top Israeli companies’ representative for B-to-B meetings, emphasizing the momentum of enhancing trade relations between the two countries.

 Israel and Turkey Event in Istanbul

Israeli tourism to Turkey reaches record heights

The increase in tourism between the two former adversaries has flourished in recent years after a decade of fraught ties.

 Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey

Continuity expected on Bennett-Lapid policies on Lebanon, Turkey - analysis

The next Israeli government is likely to continue the Lebanon maritime deal as well as keep the ties with Turkey.

 LIKUD PARTY head Benjamin Netanyahu, Oct. 3.

Defense Minister Benny Gantz heads to Turkey, days before election

Gantz will meet with his counterpart Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar and will be welcomed by an honor guard in Ankara. 

 Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at a state Memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the Yom Kippur War at the military cemetery memorial hall on Mount Herzl, October 06, 2022.

Turkey’s shift from hating Israel to mending relations -analysis

President Erdogan has made some appalling accusations against Israel over the years. Recently he has started to try and repair the relationship between Turkey and Israel. Can he complete the shift?

Prime Minister Yair Lapid meets with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Beit al-Turki near the UN headquarters in New York.