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Six years after fueling conflict, Turkey repositions itself as a peace broker in Libya - analysis

Turkish Intelligence Chief Ibrahim Kalin's meeting with Deputy Commander Saddam Haftar of the Libyan National Army marks a major about-face from previous antagonisms.

Libyan soldiers walk past tanks as they take part in the "Dara' al-Karama 2" military exercises, conducted by the Libyan National Army (LNA), under the command of Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, in the Ras al-Alba region in southeastern Libya on May 16, 2026.
 U.S. President Donald Trump and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gesture as they pose for a photo, at a world leaders' summit on ending the Gaza war, amid a U.S.-brokered prisoner-hostage swap and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025.

'Maybe on the Iran side': Trump reveals Turkey's Erdogan stayed out of Iran war at his request

 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.

Erdogan’s grip on Turkey deepens as NATO gathers in Ankara - opinion

 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.

Erdogan’s road through Syria runs into the Druze - opinion


Turkey arrests suspected Mossad agent, opens probe against Israel after flotilla seizure

Istanbul’s chief prosecutor said a criminal probe had been opened against Israel, citing suspicions of kidnapping, vehicle theft, and property destruction.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025.

Turkey will not allow Syria's fragmentation, President Erdogan says

Erdogan's announcement comes amid a series of diplomatic-seeking initiatives from both countries.

The Kasab border crossing with Turkey resumed its work in allowing Syrians who voluntarily returned from Turkey since the first days of the fall of the Assad regime, where the number of Syrians who entered through it reached more than 2,000 Syrians in addition to some of their belongings and vehicle

Erdogan says reached understanding with Trump on ceasefire, peace in Gaza

Erdogan and Trump agree on a path to ceasefire and lasting peace in Gaza, with a two-state solution seen as key. Talks also focus on trade and defense cooperation between Turkey and the US.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington, US, September 25, 2025.

Trump, Erdogan discuss Gaza war, lifting US sanctions on Turkey

Trump also said he could lift sanctions against Turkey "very soon," and that "if we have a good meeting, almost immediately."

US President Donald Trump welcomes Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in Washington, D.C., US, September 25, 2025.

Erdogan urges Palestinian recognition, UK says it won’t create Palestinian state overnight

Turkish President Erdogan says he will address Israel’s actions in Gaza at the UN General Assembly and push for broader recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025.

Chikli at 'Post' Conference: New axis of evil is Turkey, Syria, Qatar

Israel's Amichai Chikli criticizes Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman ambitions and France's lack of support for Israel, calling for a rise in nationalism and patriotism in Europe.

Diaspora and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli said at The Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference at the Friends of Zion media center in Jerusalem, September 16, 2025.

Sharaa's strategic move at Doha summit reshapes Syria’s regional alliances - analysis

“Whenever a nation unites and stands together, its strength grows, but when it becomes divided, its power fades," Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa says at the Arab-Islamic summit.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) meets Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani (L) on the sidelines of an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, September 15, 2025.

Germany urges mosque association to cut ties with Erdogan over 'antisemitism, Islamist agendas'

The Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs (DITIB) has around 1,000 mosques in Germany, and is sometimes called the 'long arm of Erdogan.'

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, September 1, 2025.

Turkey’s ruling party hopes to ‘decapitate’ opposition - analysis

Police clashed with CHP supporters in Istanbul as Erdogan’s government banned protests and moved to tighten control over Turkey’s opposition.

 An illustrative image of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish authorities cancel French-Algerian Jewish singer's concert over his support for Israel

Enrico Macias, a French-Algerian Jewish singer who has performed in Turkey for decades, had his concert cancelled after he signalled that he would move to Israel.

Enrico Macias performs at L'Olympia in Paris, France, Jan. 7, 2017