Turkey

Turkey's foreign minister says Israel still seeking opportunity to attack Iran

"I hope they find a different path, but the reality is that Israel, in particular, is looking for an opportunity to strike Iran," Fidan said in a televised interview on Friday.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025.
US President Donald Trump speaks, during a charter announcement for his Board of Peace initiative, in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026

Including Turkey, Qatar in Gaza’s Board of Peace undermines Hamas demilitarization - opinion

US President Donald Trump and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim ibn Hamad Al Thani attend a world leaders’ summit on ending the Gaza war, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, late last year.

Trump's board of folly: Why putting Turkey, Qatar in charge of Gaza is a farce - opinion

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We drove the Japanese Toyota Corolla back in Israel

After a 1.5-year Turkish import ban, the Corolla returned cheaper, slightly Americanized, impressive in fuel efficiency, yet reminded us why buyers now prefer crossovers.

With the library? With the Corolla, still the most common car in the country.

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.

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

Turkish President Erdogan to speak to Trump on Gaza, Russia-Ukraine war

Erdogan also said Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend a meeting of the "Coalition of the Willing," a group of nations backing Ukraine, in Paris in coming days.

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

Hezbollah given 'final chance' to disarm by Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt - report

Disarmament would "spare Lebanon an Israeli strike" that would "deepen the gap" between Hezbollah and the Lebanese people, an Asharq Al-Awsat report noted.

A man holds a weapon next to a poster with an image of late senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, in Lebanon, November 27, 2024

How the UAE built its sphere of influence across the region, including role in Yemen - explainer

From Yemen and Sudan to Israel and Somaliland, the UAE has built a wide network of allies, investments, and security ties aimed at countering political Islam and shaping regional power dynamics.

Supporters of the UAE-backed separatist Southern Transitional Council (STC) wave flags of the United Arab Emirates and of the STC, during a rally in Aden, Yemen, December 30, 2025.

Turkey's Ziraat proposed launching banking ops in Syria, CEO says

Turkey’s largest state lender said it is in talks with Syria’s central bank to begin operations, as Ankara deepens its role in Syria’s economic stabilization and reconstruction.

Alpaslan Cakar, Turkish Banks Association head and Ziraat Bank CEO, speaks during the 66th General Assembly of Turkish Banks Association in Istanbul, August 17, 2023.

Turkey averaged six earthquakes an hour in 2025, one of its most seismically active years on record

Of these earthquakes, most were harmless, but several were strong enough to deal structural damage to buildings or other property.

A DRONE view shows the site of a building that collapsed after an earthquake in Sindirgi in the western Balikesir province, Turkey, August 11, 2025.

American Jews mark Qatar as second greatest threat to Israel, after Iran - JPPI survey reveals

The survey collected data from the JPPI’s "Voice of the Jewish People" panel, in which American Jews were surveyed on their views regarding political and religious topics.

A PERSON holds a flag of Qatar and money, as protesters march to Jerusalem during an anti-government demonstration on March 19, 2025.

Israel asks Trump administration to exclude Turkey from Board of Peace, sources tell 'Post'

Israel has repeatedly expressed disapproval of the presence of Turkish troops in Gaza as part of the International Stabilization Force that is to be deployed in the next phase of the Trump plan.

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

Erdogan calls Israel's recognition of Somaliland 'illegal,' unveils plans for Somalia

Erdogan said Turkey plans offshore energy drilling off Somalia's coast in 2026 and will add two new drilling vessels.

 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.