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US to lift Turkey sanctions, decide on sale of F-35 fighter jets, Trump says ahead of NATO summit

Speaking alongside the US president, Turkey's Erdogan claimed he had been promised five of the jets and said he and Trump would discuss KAAN jet engines.

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.
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speaks during a statement alongside Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira (out of frame) at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia on July 3, 2026

German FM backs Israel after Turkish counterpart’s ‘genocide incitement’ remarks

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

Erdogan: 'Israel must not be allowed to spread smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the closing event of the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2026.

Turkey grows stronger, hostility towards Israel increasing, academic expert warns


'Erdogan hasn't changed, he's still hostile to Israel and supports Hamas'

Former Likud minister Sa'ar slams reconciliation deal after combative Erdogan interview with Israel's Channel 2.

Gideon Sa'ar

Families of Mavi Marmara victims promise to continue court cases

Some of the relatives expressed anger that the deal was not discussed with them first.

Mavi Marmara, 2010

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

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.

Israel and Turkey flags

Analysis: Why the Turkey coup failed and what's likely to come next

The failed coup is not likely to change Turkey-Israel relations, but Jerusalem would not have shed a tear had Erdogan been ousted.

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

Fethullah Gülen and the Jews: A different angle

Gülen is emerging as a wolf in sheep’s clothing, and we should care.

Fethullah Gülen‏

Turkish-Israeli reconciliation has potential to benefit both sides

Both Turkey and Israel regard the Middle East as an inherently volatile region. Their mutual objective for stability helped the sides to end their dispute.

Israel and Turkey flags

Turkish chief rabbi: The Jewish community is on edge

After deadly Istanbul airport attack, Rabbi Yitzhak Haliva says the authorities are doing their utmost to protect Turkey's Jewish community.

Men greet each other in front of Turkish flag and picture of modern Turkey's founder Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at Istanbul Ataturk airport, Turkey, following yesterday's blast June 29, 2016.

'Muslims killing Muslims in droves, but Israel the one being condemned'

Yesh Atid leader sends condolences to families of those killed in Turkish attack; Peres calls on world to join hands to destroy forces of terror.

Yair Lapid

Bayit Yehudi ministers to oppose Turkey deal in Security Cabinet vote

The security cabinet is expected to approve the deal in a vote on Wednesday.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett