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


Erdogan's boomerang: Turkey is now at total war

It was Erdogan who ended the peace talks with the Kurds, declared war on the PKK, and joined the coalition against ISIS. Now he finds himself in an all-out war across three fronts.

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish Jewry feels ‘safe and secure,’ says Conference of Presidents heads

In recent weeks, Erdogan has expressed an interest in renewing ties ruptured over Israel’s 2009 war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan greets religious leaders at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, November 26

Analysis: Russia, US compete to ally with Kurds in ISIS fight

Russia-Turkey relations have deteriorated since the crisis over the downing of a Russian aircraft in November.

Turkish army tanks manoeuver as Turkish Kurds watch over the Syrian town of Kobani

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

Intelligence Report: Turkish Breakthrough

Regional circumstances have pushed Turkey to look for a rapprochement with Israel, but will its erratic president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan really be willing to about face?

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan greets religious leaders at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, November 26

Senior executive of Turkish ruling party: Israel undoubtedly 'a friend' of Ankara

While a final agreement has yet to be signed, Israel and Turkey are working on a draft agreement to improve ties between the two nations

Mavi Marmara, 2010

Face-saving formula on Gaza blockade could allow Israel-Turkey normalization

The Istanbul-based 'Daily Sabah', affiliated with the ruling Justice and Development Party [AKP] of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reported on Saturday that Israel had agreed to ease the blockade.

Supporters of the ruling AK Party wave Turkish national and party flags at an election rally for Turkey's June 7 parliamentary election, in Antalya, Turkey, June 6, 2015

Israel to ease its blockade of Gaza, reports Turkish newspaper

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that the lifting of the siege on Gaza is a basic condition for him to complete reconciliation with Israel; stresses that Ankara will not give up the issue.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkey to rebuild 9 Gaza mosques in effort to insert itself into Palestinian cause

Israeli expert to “Post”: rebuilding mosques in Gaza is not only championing the Palestinian issue but also an integral part of the self-perception of the ruling party, AKP, as defender of Islam.

A Palestinian boy plays at a house that witnesses said was destroyed during Operation Protective Edge in the east of Gaza City

Turkish delegation arrives in Israel to discuss investment in Palestinian business project

The project, backed by Israeli, US, and the EU would allow for the export of goods duty free to the US; Foreign Ministry hosting delegation of Turkish reporters.

Israeli and Turkish flags [Illustrative]