Israel And Turkey

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.

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 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss stability in the region following an interim deal between the US and Iran, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt June 21, 2026.

Turkey's Fidan tones down Israel rhetoric, says 'no reason for open conflict' amid F-35 push

People sit together near Turkish flags and Syrian flags in the city of Azaz, Syria, May 15, 2023

Turkey attempting to deploy radars within Syria, western intel. sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a aparliamentary session on Israel's attacks on Gaza, at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, August 29, 2025.

Turkey's 'big move' of cutting economic ties with Israel probably won't last - editorial


Jerusalem to name envoy to Turkey in coming days

The announcement of Turkey’s new ambassador to Israel is expected at around the same time. The two nations have not had ambassadors in each other’s countries since 2010.

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addresses the media in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Analysis: What Israel gained from the Turkey deal and what it means for the region

Perhaps most important of all, Israel does not want to be a part of a Russian effort to establish a new alliance in the Middle East that looks to push out the United States.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during an iftar event in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Analysis: Can Turkey make the US extradite accused coup-planner Fethullah Gulen?

Ankara has in effect threatened Washington, hitherto a close ally, that there’s no going back on its demand to hand over self-exiled Muslim cleric.

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Turkish FM says parliament to approve deal with Israel next week

“Israel has met our terms, paving the way to normalize ties,” he said. “Therefore, we must do this as soon as possible.”

A soldier stands guard at Anitkabir, the mausoleum of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Ankara, Turkey, August 5, 2016.

Caesars – ancient and modern

The Kurds of Turkey affiliated with Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) dared him to prove how “real” he was when they declared themselves autonomous in a dozen or so towns and cities.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses during an attempted coup in Istanbul, Turkey July 16, 2016.

Is another Palestinian prisoner swap in the offing, or just a long way off?

Despite reconciliations and promises to try to facilitate talks with Hamas on three missing Israelis and the remains of two dead soldiers, a prisoner swap isn’t likely any time soon.

Protesters call for the release of Israeli missing in Gaza Avera Mengistu‏

Turkey deal was struck five years ago, security chief reveals

The NSC interim head said the ministers receive daily intelligence reports, and that the Turkey deal is an example of orderly work with advance preparation.

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No going back to the 'good old days' for Israel and Turkey

Reconciliation with Turkey contains positive elements and advantages for Israel, but the era of close, even intimate, military and intelligence cooperation between the countries is over.

Turkey’s Defense Minister Vecdi Gonul stands with Israeli counterpart Ehud Barak before a meeting in Tel Aviv in 2008, when defense ties between the countries were still strong

Talking Turkey: The Israel deal and the retreat from neo-Ottomanism

The rapprochement with Israel is part of a broader retreat from the neo-Ottomanism that until recently guided Turkish foreign policy.

Turkey's Prime Minister Binali Yildirim addresses the media in Ankara, Turkey, June 27, 2016

Turkish delegation arrives in Gaza Strip to boost development

The technical study group from Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources is visiting the Gaza Strip to assess the coastal enclave’s energy needs.

A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016