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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


The complex, and often toxic, Israel-Turkey relationship

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator shouts during a protest against the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey May 15, 2018

Former NSC head Amidror: South Africa and Turkey not important for Israel

"The world doesn’t understand difference between a protest in Brussels and a terrorist group using a protest as cover to destroy a military barrier."

A pro-Palestinian demonstrator shouts during a protest against the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, Turkey May 15, 2018

Head of Britain's armed forces arrives in Israel for official visit

Peach and Eisenkot are set to discuss joint security challenges and will examine future military cooperation.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot and Head of Britain's armed forces Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach

Turkey's Erdogan says metal detector removal 'right but not enough'

Erdoğan's comments came after he called Tuesday on Muslims worldwide to “defend al-Aksa."

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks to media in the resort town of Marmaris, Turkey

Turkish journalists 'humiliated' by Israeli security at cyber conference

Turkish journalists were shocked by their treatment at the hands of Israeli security just as Israeli and Turkey are trying to normalize relations.

Ayoub Kara with Turkish journalists who complained of mistreatement by Israeli security at Cyber Week 2017.

Exclusive: Turkish embassy hosts banned Islamic Movement chief at Iftar dinner

“This man is a one-man explosive,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.

Sheikh Raed Salah

Jerusalem mayor slams Turkey's Erdogan: Come see Israel for yourself

"It is surprising that Erdogan, who leads a state that occupied Jerusalem for 400 years, wants to preach to us about how to manage our city," Barkat said.

Nir Barkat

The Netherlands, not Israel, now stars as Erdogan’s election scapegoat

Both Erdogan, as well as Rutte, have an interest in the current row, and Israel can sit quietly on the sidelines, not an issue – for the first time in many years – in a Turkish election campaign.

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

Despite Ankara-Jerusalem reset, military ties continue to be low key

As close allies, Turkey provided Israel with intelligence on Iran.

TURKISH AMBASSADOR Kemal Okem stands at attention for the Turkish national anthem before presenting his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin on December 12, 2016.

Turkish tourism minister marks first visit since normalization

Thousands attend Tel Aviv tourism summit, including representatives from around the world.

Yariv Levin and Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Nabi Avci meet at the the opening of the International Mediterranean Tourism Market on February 7, 2017