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Turkey tightens trade embargo against Israel

Turkey has stopped issuing Eur-Med certificates that enable Israel to import Turkish goods via Europe.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, October 30, 2025.
US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack attends a press conference with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, in Damascus, Syria September 16, 2025.

How US Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack plays key role in creating a new Syria, Levant region - analysis

Turkish police arresting an Israeli woman in Taksim Square, Istanbul, January 2026.

Israeli woman arrested in Turkey on charges of anti-Palestinian rhetoric, denouncing Erdogan

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan walks after speaking to the media, at the end of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025

Turkey's Erdogan is not a mediator, he is an enemy of Israel - opinion


Lapid, Erdogan talk as rapprochement continues

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone on Sunday, as relations between Jerusalem and Ankara continued to improve.

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

Experts say ‘Jewish’ diplomacy was key in Turkey-Israel rapprochement

Tensions between Israel and Turkey have a bitter effect on the Turkish Jewish community.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog shake hands during a joint news conference in Ankara, Turkey March 9, 2022.

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.

 The flags of Turkey and Israel are flown as President Isaac Herzog makes a state visit to Turkey, March 9, 2022.

As the US steps back on abortion, here’s the situation in the MENA region

88% of women in the Middle East and North Africa live in countries with restrictive abortion laws.

 Demonstrators shout slogans as they march with placards during a protest against the government's plans on a new abortion law, in Istanbul June 17, 2012.

Turkey's chief rabbi to Israelis: Keep visiting despite security risk

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Hakham Bashi (Chief Rabbi) Ishak Haleva said Israelis should feel at home in Turkey, contradicting repeated warnings by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

 The flags of Turkey and Israel are flown as President Isaac Herzog makes a state visit to Turkey, March 9, 2022.

Energy is changing Israel’s foreign policy - opinion

The Abraham Accords between Israel and several Arab states, including the oil-rich countries, further illustrate Israel’s energy centric-foreign policy.

 Israel's Energy Minister Karin Elharrar is seen signing a climate cooperation deal with Jordan in Dubai, on November 22, 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.

New collaborations between Tel Aviv University and leading Turkish universities

The joint research of Turkey and Israel will address a vast range of issues, including climate, entrepreneurship, and archaeology, as well as the situation in the Middle East.

TAU administration at meeting in Istanbul with Turkish counterparts.

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Israel next month

The meeting comes amid increasing violence in Jerusalem and after Isaac Herzog's meeting with Erdogan in March.

 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.