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Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis

Turkey and Israel are trading heated rhetoric over Jerusalem and regional influence, raising concerns that verbal clashes could escalate into broader tensions in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul (not pictured), in Ankara, Turkey, October 17, 2025.

Turkey set to call for action on Gaza as soon as possible, source says

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reacts during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.

Istanbul mayor's jailed lawyer denounces 'criminalization of the right to a legal defence'

Supporters of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), wait outside the Justice Palace, known as Caglayan Courthouse, on the day he gives testimony to judicial authorities, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 31, 2025.

Turkey arrests opposition mayor over alleged tender-rigging, state media says


Live Blog: Coup attempt in Turkey

Follow the latest updated on the attempted coup in Turkey.

A Turkish military stands guard near the Taksim Square in Istanbul

Turkey in crisis: A coup with sweeping consequences

In the coming hours, narrative ownership will be critical, as both sides claim to be fighting to protect democracy and the rule of law in Turkey.

Turkish military stand guard near the the Taksim Square as people wave with Turkish flags in Istanbul, Turkey, July 16, 2016

'Terror against Turkey likely to continue and escalate'

Reconciliation between Turkey and Israel would be “on the margins of the margins” in regards to being a possible motivator for the attack, expert says.

Armed security stand at an entrance of Turkey's largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk, Turkey, following a blast June 28, 2016

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.”

Israel and Turkey flags

Bayit Yehudi ministers to oppose Turkey deal in Security Cabinet vote

The security cabinet is expected to approve the deal in a vote on Wednesday.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett

Kremlin says Turkey apologized to Putin for shooting down Russian jet

Apology was condition for Russia to lift sanctions.

Putin and Erdogan

Turkish government commandeers media group including Erdoğan rivals

Opposition warns the nation will suffer the consequences of media abuse.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Might Turkish-Israeli rapprochement be premature?

Recent developments in Turkey and Israel have led analysts to speculate that there is a possibility of a Turkish-Israeli rapprochement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Analysis: Turkey's dangerous ambitions

Turkey now finds itself confronting a formidable bloc of pro-Shi'ite countries: Russia, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and (not to mention the much smaller Lebanon).

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Turkish man faces jail after comparing Erdogan to Lord of the Rings' Gollum

Defendant claims that Gollum is a "good" character in the films and the comparison therefore does not constitute an insult. Now the experts have been called in.

Gollum, a special effects creature from the movie 'Lord of the Rings'