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


Analysis: How gas could warm relations between Israel and Turkey

"I'm a great proponent of this effort to resume diplomatic relations with Turkey."

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech at the Presidential Palace in Ankara

Analysis: No tears in Jerusalem over Davutoglu’s departure

Davutoglu’s attitude toward Israel and the Jews was not seen as much different or better than Erdogan’s.

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu

The threat of foreign terrorist fighters and Turkey’s efforts to combat them

Turkey’s borders with Syria and Iraq run some 800 km.

Women wave flags outside the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, Turkey

Analysis: Turkey trying to balance relations between Iran, Saudis

Ankara walking a tightrope amid ongoing crises.

Supporters wave flags and hold a portrait of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan outside the AK Party headquarters in Istanbul, Turkey November 1, 2015

Erdogan spokesman: No deal with Israel unless Gaza blockade lifted

Talks have continued on and off for months, with frequent reports in the Turkish media of an impending breakthrough.

Erdogan and Netanyahu

Turkey says reconciliation deal with Israel set to be finalized

Talks of reconciliation have continued on and off for months, with frequent reports in the Turkish media of an impending breakthrough.

Erdogan and Netanyahu

Erdogan meets with US Jewish leaders in reconciliation effort

Relations between Turkey and Israel hit a new low following Israel’s deadly raid in 2010 of a Turkish ship attempting to breach its blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan greets his supporters

Turkish Police warn of possible attacks against synagogues, churches

Tensions are high in Ankara as Islamic State has been held responsible for four of six bombing attacks in Turkey in the past eight months.

Jewish community members attend the re-opening ceremony of Great Synagogue in Edirne, western Turkey March 26, 2015.

As Brussels gains sympathy after attacks, Turks wonder: What about us?

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan condemned the attacks in Brussels that killed at least 30 people on Tuesday and said there was no difference between terror organizations.

An injured man hugs an injured woman after an explosion during a peace march in Ankara, Turkey, October 10, 2015.

Terror in Istanbul

Simcha Damri, a retired kindergarten teacher from Dimona, was in Istanbul with her husband, Avi, taking part in a culinary tour along with other Israelis.

Red Crescent ambulances in Turkey