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


Will failed coup delay Israel-Turkey normalization?

The Turkish parliament was scheduled to deal with its part of the arrangement this week, and one unanswered question now is whether this will take place as scheduled.

A damaged vehicle is seen in front of a military vehicle during an attempted coup in Ankara, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Talking Turkey: The Israel deal and the retreat from neo-Ottomanism

The rapprochement with Israel is part of a broader retreat from the neo-Ottomanism that until recently guided Turkish foreign policy.

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

High Court is unimpressed with efforts to block Turkey deal

Justice Shoham: You cannot say Israel finances terrorism through agreement

Turkish vessel 'Mavi Marmara'

Israel’s agreement with Turkey: Does it protect IDF soldiers from prosecution?

Turkish citizens (or those of any nationality) can file a complaint and request to initiate criminal proceedings against alleged violations in relation to the incident.

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Editor's Notes: Turkey and the media war

The IDF released the video. It clearly showed how the soldiers had been attacked. The problem was that it was too late.

AN IDF soldier rappels onto the Mavi Marmara during the Navy raid in 2010.

Israeli witnesses recall Istanbul attack: 'We were running for our lives'

Violence was the last thing 23-year-old Ela Ben-Harosh expected when she disembarked in Turkey along with her friend.

Ela Ben-Harosh at Ben Gurion International Airport

Close cabinet vote expected in final okay of Turkey deal

Three ministers still undecided, PM holds tiebreaking vote.

Israel's 34th government

Despite Turkey-Israel accord, gas deal complex

National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Minister Yuval Steinitz welcomed the agreement, saying it was a sign the two countries had chosen “the way of peace.”

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Netanyahu to Kerry: Turkey deal to have 'immense' impact on Israeli economy

Ahead of expected formal announcement of detente, US secretary of state meets PM in Rome.

Netanyahu and Kerry meet in Rome in June.

Security cabinet set to finalize agreement normalizing ties with Turkey next week

Approving the agreement would put at long last an end to the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident, and lead to the normalization of ties between the two countries.

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