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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

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


Lapid talks to Erdogan about Israeli captives in Gaza

Lapid’s meeting with Erdogan was another step in the ongoing rapprochement between the countries.

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

Lapid, Erdogan to meet at UN in first in Israel-Turkey relations since 2008

Lapid’s speech to the UN is expected to focus on the Iran nuclear threat and Israel’s opposition to the proposed return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

 PM Yair Lapid at a cabinet meeting of the 24th Knesset, July 10th 2022.

Iran is worried about US-Israel-Saudi talks ahead of Biden's trip - analysis

At the end of the day, the reason for Biden’s trip is probably more complex than this report makes it out to be. It’s not all about Israel or oil. It is about managing the ties with Riyadh.

 Flags of Saudi Arabia and Israel stand together in a kitchen staging area as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken holds meetings at the State Department in Washington, US, October 14, 2021.

Reforging Israel ties will ensure peace with Palestinians - Turkish FM

"In the past, we played a very constructive role and now Turkey is ready to take responsibility to continue the efforts toward dialogue," said Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu.

 Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, May 25, 2022.

Herzog to address World Economic Forum in Davos tomorrow

In the past, the hour-long debate in Switzerland led to heated relations between Israel and Turkey.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog review a guard of honour during a welcoming ceremony in Ankara, Turkey March 9, 2022.

Turkish FM wants to visit Temple Mount - report

According to the report, Çavuşoğlu wants to visit the Temple Mount without Israeli officials or security.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a joint news conference with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, in Manama, Bahrain, January 31, 2022.

Has Erdogan turned Turkey around? - opinion

The foreign policy moves of Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the last two years have appeared quite revolutionary.

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

Turkish FM: There is a new momentum in our relations at this moment

Conflict with Gaza still a question mark • Potential pipeline less than 4 years

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a joint news conference with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, in Manama, Bahrain, January 31, 2022.

Top Erdogan adviser in Israel to discuss Turkey ties

Both countries have expressed interest in improving relations over the last year, and ongoing talks have been held in an effort to maintain stability in the region.

Turkish delegation, February 17, 2022.

Erdoğan claims Israel's President Herzog will visit Turkey next month

A visit to Turkey by Herzog will be the highest-level visit to the country since Shimon Peres visited Ankara in 2007.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020