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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.

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

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

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


Local Turkish Jewish leader found dead after earthquake

Crews worked throughout the night to rescue his body, and at around 4:00 AM on Friday morning they successfully freed it from the ruins. 

 SOME OF the devasation of this week’s deadly earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey.

Air force logistics units on front lines of Gaza fights, Turkey rescue

The Israeli Air Force was part of an immediate response to the earthquakes that have claimed thousands of lives in Turkey and Syria.

 TWO ISRAELI Air Force F-16I fighter jets accompany a US B-52 bomber over Israel as it makes its way to the Gulf.

Earthquake death toll in Turkey, Syria passes 25,000

Two-year-old rescued from rubble after 79 hours • Hope for more survivors fades

 A person reacts while sitting on the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 9, 2023

How do Israel’s protests impact the Middle East? -analysis

Israel’s recent protests showed that large numbers of people care about the rule of law - if successful, they can inspire people across the region.

 A MASS protest against the government’s proposed changes to the legal system took place on Saturday night in Tel Aviv.

Turkey and Israel could have a great green energy partnership - opinion

The hope is that this Turco-Israeli enterprise will lead the way to free the enormous potential, for generating vast quantities of carbon-free, environmentally safe electric power.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog, with his wife Michal at his side, delivers a statement at Ben-Gurion Airport, before departing for a state visit to Turkey, in March.

Israeli tourism to Turkey reaches record heights

The increase in tourism between the two former adversaries has flourished in recent years after a decade of fraught ties.

 Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey

Erdogan says he wants to maintain Israel ties regardless of election outcome

President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday he wanted to maintain Turkey's relations with Israel based on mutual understanding, no matter the election outcome.

Netanyahu and Erdogan

Continuity expected on Bennett-Lapid policies on Lebanon, Turkey - analysis

The next Israeli government is likely to continue the Lebanon maritime deal as well as keep the ties with Turkey.

 LIKUD PARTY head Benjamin Netanyahu, Oct. 3.

Israeli Defense Minister Gantz heads to Turkey to renew defense ties

A senior security official denies that any deals are set to be signed and says the Israeli visit to Turkey is to build trust.

 Minister of Defense Benny Gantz at a state Memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the Yom Kippur War at the military cemetery memorial hall on Mount Herzl, October 06, 2022.

Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel

Relations between Turkey and Israel have been rocky since 2011 when Ankara expelled Israel's ambassador following a 2010 Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara aid ship to Gaza.

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