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

Erdogan’s Turkey has chosen its path – and it is clearer than ever: Erdogan is not part of the solution; he is part of the regional problem.

JANUARY 3, 2026|ByDAVID BEN-BASAT

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

A Baykar Bayraktar TB3 drone at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France, June 18, 2025.

Turkey, Israel clash in global drone trade, risking a conflict in Syria

Turkey’s rising drone industry, led by Erdogan’s son-in-law, is rapidly challenging Israel in global arms exports. The two combat-proven giants may soon face off in the skies above Syria.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025|ByDEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS

A Hamas terrorist stands guard as workers search for hostage remains.

Turkey signals Hamas could hand over power in Gaza, as Turks seek influence in Strip - report

Emirati newspaper Al-Ain pointed out that recent actions taken by the Turkish government might indicate point to Hamas adharence to the ceasefire, while the Turks seek to gain influence in the Strip.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Doha last week. Erdogan sees Gaza as the next front for projecting Turkish power, the writer argues.

Turkish troops in Gaza must be Israel’s redline - opinion

If the international community is serious about peace, it must recognize this truth: Turkey under Erdogan is not a stabilizing force but a destabilizing one.

OCTOBER 27, 2025|ByPESACH WOLICKI

Israel-Turkey reappearing ties could limit Russian influence

Erdogan hosts Herzog as both countries grapple with the Ukraine war.

MARCH 14, 2022ByKRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE

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

As Israel-Turkey relations shift, attention turns to Russia and Ukraine - opinion

Isreal and Turkey have both been involved in mediation efforts in the Russian-Ukrianian war.

MARCH 12, 2022ByNIMROD GOREN

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, shake hands at a joint news conference in Ankara on Wednesday.

Herzog: We don’t have illusions about Erdogan - we’re thinking about the future

“We chose the path of giving [him] a chance, and I support that very much,” the president said.

MARCH 10, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

President Isaac Herzog met with Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara March 9, 2022.

Herzog to visit Turkey this week

Herzog will be the first Israeli leader to visit Turkey since 2008 and the first president since 2003.

MARCH 5, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV, GREER FAY CASHMAN

President Herzog at the Dubai expo, 1/31/2022.

The Middle East is realigning as Israel's ties with other nations warm - opinion

Turkey's chief of staff is visiting Israel in March, and President Isaac Herzog will visit Turkey.

FEBRUARY 19, 2022By ERIC R. MANDEL

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan meets with prime minister and vice president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai on Tuesday.

Top Erdogan adviser in Israel to discuss Turkey ties

Both countries have expressed interest in improving relations over the last year, and ongoing talks have been held in an effort to maintain stability in the region.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV