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Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that the member states are considering establishing a mechanism to add new members.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and other officials pose before the first committee meeting for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan holds a press conference during NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8. Relations between Israel and Turkey have repeatedly deteriorated and recovered, but their competing interests in post-Assad Syria have introduced a new source of strategic friction.

Turkey may view Israel as its regional rival after strikes in Syria - analysis

This shift is not lost on Jerusalem. Increasingly voices in Israel and supporters abroad are depicting Turkey as an emerging threat, one similar to Iran.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Illustrative image of former commander of the Israeli Navy, V.-Adm. (res.) Eliezer Marom.

Israel struck Syria to prevent Turkey from establishing in the country, fmr. IDF Navy chief says

V.-Adm. (ret.) Eliezer Marom said Israel would not allow Turkey to establish control in Syria, while warning that mounting US pressure could force Iran to choose between negotiations and escalation.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes US President Donald Trump at Ankara Airport, who is paying an official visit to Turkey ahead of the 36th NATO Heads of State and Government Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7, 2026.

Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts

The Turkish foreign minister seperately spoke with his Iranian counterpart in a call on Tuesday, where the two discussed efforts to open the Strait of Hormuz and continue the US-Iran ceasefire.

|ByESTHER DAVIS

Turkish media attempts to ignore Netanyahu-Erdogan meeting

Most Turkish media outlets seemed to breeze over Erdogan's historic meeting with Netanyahu.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

Israeli-Turkish collaborations were established to promote advances in psychiatric treatment.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
Jerusalem’s Herzog Medical and Turkey's Üsküdar University collaborate on advanced psychiatric research.

Turkey to release Israeli sentenced for possession, smuggling of khat

Danny Awka insists that he was "tricked" into smuggling khat as the drug in its natural form is legal in Israel.

AUGUST 17, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog shake hands during a joint news conference in Ankara, Turkey March 9, 2022.

Is Erdogan planning to mediate between Israel, Palestinians?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas will both meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey in the coming week.

JULY 22, 2023ByKHALED ABU TOAMEH
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, Turkey August 23, 2022.

Question marks hover over proposed Gaza-Turkey flights from Israeli airport

The plan allowing residents of the Gaza Strip to fly to Turkey from an Israeli airport is raising concerns about its practicality, cost-effectiveness, and potential risk for arrests.

JULY 7, 2023BySANAA ALSWERKY/THE MEDIA LINE
PALESTINIANS ARE being threatened if they fly out of Ramon Airport, according to the Palestinian transportation minister

Advancing Israel-Turkey relations, new regional cooperation - opinion

Turkey and Israel should aim – as part of their strategic dialogue – to identify concrete contributions that Turkey can make to improve the situation.

JUNE 18, 2023ByNIMROD GOREN
TRANSPORTATION MINISTER Miri Regev and Turkish Ambassador to Israel Sakir Ozkan Torunlar attend a ceremony marking the restoration of Israeli commercial flights to Turkey, in February, at Ben-Gurion Airport.

Israel needs to adopt a risk management policy in its ties with Turkey - opinion

Israel should expand its cooperation on a wide spectrum of issues, while giving special emphasis to the trade and tourism ties between the countries.

JUNE 11, 2023BySHAY HAR-ZVI
TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Turkey recently condemned terrorism against Israel, despite years of support for Hamas terrorists.

What do Turkey's election results mean for Israel? - analysis

Both Israel and Turkey are growing in their strategic power, and they recognize how this new politics –  which is not just post-Cold War, but also part of a shifting world order – works. 

MAY 29, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters following his victory in the second round of the presidential election at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey May 29, 2023.

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Turkey's Erdogan on election victory

Israel's president turned to social media to extend warm congratulatory remarks to Turkey's re-elected leader.

MAY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog met with Turkish President Recept Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara March 9, 2022.

Israel must increase efforts to prepare for disaster - editorial

The Jewish state has sent more than 15 aid missions abroad after natural disasters over the years, despite being under-prepared at home.

APRIL 28, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Israeli Home Front Command soldiers take part in a defence drill simulating a building collapse in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 7, 2020.