Turkey And Israel

The price of delusion: Trump’s Syria policy and the approaching storm - opinion

The Trump administration’s policy toward the region is built upon a house of cards constructed from major delusions.

A group of detainees gather at al-Hol camp after the Syrian government took control of it following the withdrawal of Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in Hasaka, Syria, January 21, 2026.
 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan attends the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. Turkey’s irredentist policies, from its actions in Cyprus to its growing involvement in Syria, highlight a policy of territorial expansion and ethnic dominance, the writer maintains.

Turkey evaluating troop deployment for Gaza stabilization force, Erdogan says

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.

Turkey severs economic ties to Israel, closes airspace to gov't flights, arms shipments

 Turkey's newly appointed Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a handover ceremony in Ankara, Turkey June 5, 2023.

Turkey’s foreign minister meets Hamas leader in Doha


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.

Israel names ambassador to Turkey in first since rapprochement

Ahead of a reported meeting between Lapid and Erdogan, Israel has taken another step in cementing the re-established relations with Turkey.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog shake hands during a joint new conference in Ankara.

Mahmoud Abbas to leave for official Turkey visit on Erdogan's invitation

PA President Mahmoud Abbas is leaving to Turkey on Monday for a three-day visit to hold talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Istanbul.

Israel to reopen trade office in Istanbul, in further sign of warming ties

Reopening the economic attaché’s office “reflects Israel’s commitment to deepening economic ties with Turkey,” Economy and Industry Minister Orna Barbivay said.

A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016

Travel warning for Israelis to Turkey lowers to medium after Iranian threats

The statement came 10 days after Turkish intelligence revealed that it stopped an Iranian attack against a number of Israeli tourists.

 Hatikva plays at Erdogan's palace as Israel resets ties with Turkey March 9, 2022.

Israel, Turkey, and a small matter of genocide

When it comes to recognizing the Armenian genocide, it’s not only about taking a moral position, but also about knowing one’s own history.

As recently as April 2021, current Foreign Minister Yair Lapid stated: ‘I’ll continue to fight for an Israeli recognition of the Armenian genocide.’

Turkish energy minister aims for Israel visit to talk gas pipeline

Energy Minister Karin Elharrar and Turkish counterpart Fatih Dönmez spoke at the sidelines of the International Energy Agency’s conference in Paris

 Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez

Israel: Ties with Cyprus, Greece going strong after Herzog-Erdogan call

Israel’s relations with Greece and Cyprus, historic rivals of Turkey, grew closer in a period in which tensions between Israel and Turkey flared.

Israel, Greece sign their largest defense procurement agreement, April 18 2021

Jewish scholar calls on Israel government to recognize Armenian genocide

Israel Charny's new book reveals how Turkey pressured Israel to deny the Armenian genocide.

Armenian genocide memorial in Lyon, France 311 (R)

Israeli tourist deported from Turkey for blowing nose in Turkish bill

With a duration of 10 seconds, what started as a joke towards Turkey's economy, resulted in Muhammad Nader Badrana being deported.

SWEDES ENJOY themselves at an outdoor restaurant amid the coronavirus outbreak, in Stockholm on April 20