Israel-Turkey

Turkish FM:

'Israel creating international illusion to occupy lands'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accuses Israel of using security concerns as a pretext to seize more land and create an international illusion.

Turkey indicts Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir

The Istanbul prosecutor's office said it has filed charges against 35 Israelis, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, alleging, among other things, abuse of activists from the Gaza flotilla in October last year.

Israelis and the Syrian Crisis:

Between hope for America and fear of Turkey

Stability in Syria will depend not on a single hegemon, but on a delicate balance among several power centers. Israelis have yet to realize that and mistakenly bank only on the US. Opinion.

Erdoğan’s Turkey has declared war on Israel

Turkey's Jews are paying the price

Human rights monitors have documented what Turkey’s Jews already feel daily: discrimination against religious minorities is no longer episodic but systemic. Opinion.

Katz to Erdogan:

'You’ll only see Gaza through binoculars'

Defense Minister Israel Katz blasts Erdogan after Turkey issued arrest warrants for 37 Israeli officials: Take your ridiculous warrants and leave.

Over Gaza war

Turkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, 36 Israelis

Turkey issues arrest warrants for PM Netanyahu and 36 Israeli officials over alleged war crimes in Gaza, citing hospital strikes, aid worker deaths, and obstruction of humanitarian relief.

Israeli source to Arab media:

Strikes in Syria targeted Turkish-made weapons

An Israeli security official was quoted as saying that Israel targeted Turkish-made air defense systems in Syria, adding: 'Turkey is trying to drag us into a military confrontation we do not seek.'

Airspace ban

Turkey clarifies: Only Israeli gov’t and arms flights affected

Turkey clarifies that its airspace ban applies only to Israeli government and arms flights, not to commercial transit flights, following Foreign Minister Fidan’s announcement of severed trade ties with Israel.

Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel

Turkey has decided to completely sever its economic and trade ties with Israel and has also closed its airspace to Israeli aircraft.

Turkey:

'Netanyahu's genocide remarks are politically driven'

Turkey denounces Netanyahu’s recognition of the 1915 Armenian Genocide as political exploitation, accusing him of hypocrisy amid Gaza war crimes allegations.

Erdogan lashes out:

'Israel a terrorist state exploiting Druze in Syria'

Turkish President Erdogan accuses Israel of using the Druze in Syria as an excuse for "banditry" and expansion, calling Israel a "lawless, greedy terrorist state".

Erdogan:

Netanyahu poses 'biggest threat' to Mideast security

Turkish President lashes out at Israel, tells Qatar's Emir that PM Netanyahu is the "biggest threat" to Middle East security following Israel's strikes on Iran.

Report:

Israel and Turkey establish hotline amid Syrian tensions

Israel and Turkey have reportedly established a 24/7 hotline to prevent military misunderstandings in Syria, following direct talks in Baku.

Another round of talks with Turkey - after Passover

Turkey refused to allow an Israel Air Force plane carrying an Israeli delegation to pass through its airspace, forcing it to take a detour to reach the talks in Azerbaijan.

Turkey confirms coordination with Israel in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan reveals ongoing technical coordination with Israel to avoid direct conflict in Syrian airspace.

Report:

Israel and Turkey in talks to avoid clashes in Syria

Israel and Turkey are working on establishing a deconfliction mechanism in Syria as both continue to operate in the country.

Turkey:

'Israel has become the greatest threat to regional security'

Turkey accuses Israel of being a regional threat after its strikes on Syrian military sites, demands Israel withdraw and stop destabilizing Syria.

Erdogan:

'Allah will destroy Israel'

Turkish President Erdogan was recorded in a mosque marking the end of Ramadan, wishing for the end of 'Zionist Israel.'

Israel responds to Turkey:

'Erdogan’s hypocrisy knows no bounds'

Israel’s Foreign Ministry fires back at Turkey which criticized Israel’s strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon: Israel does not need Erdogan’s ridiculous moral sermons.

Following Gaza strikes

Erdogan blasts Israel as 'terror state'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Israel "feeds on the blood of the innocent" after Israel strikes Hamas terror targets in Gaza.

Turkish official:

'We may resume trade with Israel if lasting peace is achieved'

Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are a good step towards “the realization of justice.”

Erdogan boasts:

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

Turkey in letter to UN:

'Stop arms deliveries to Israel'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces his country has submitted a letter to the United Nations, endorsed by 52 countries and two organizations, urging a halt to arms deliveries to Israel.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

Erdogan to Biden:

'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'

Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Over Gaza war:

Turkey blocking cooperation between NATO and Israel

Sources tell Reuters that Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims Israel's attacks in Gaza show that it has no intention of ending the conflict.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing.

Erdogan:

'NATO cannot continue its cooperation with Israel'

Turkish President says his country will not approve NATO cooperation with Israel until "peace is established in Palestine".

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

Until Erdoğan's rule ends

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100%

The decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come in response to Erdoğan's decision to stop all Turkish exports to Israel, in violation of the free trade agreement between the countries.

Erdogan claims:

'Israel will target Turkey next'

Turkish President claims Israel would "set its sights" on Turkey if it succeeded in defeating Hamas: Do not think that Israel will stop in Gaza.

Erdogan:

'US and Europe not pressuring Israel to agree to ceasefire'

Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".

Erdogan:

'Sanctions on Israel meant to force ceasefire'

Turkish President says Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Aggression against Palestine'

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel, weeks after restricting certain exports. Foreign Minister Katz: This is how a dictator behaves.

Turkey claims:

'Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.

FM Katz fires back

Erdogan accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds after Turkish President accused Israel of genocide: "We are fighting against your partners from Hamas. You should be silent and be ashamed!”

Turkish MP collapses after speech against Israel

Other parliamentarians who witnessed the collapse cried out that it was Divine judgment for criticizing the Turkish government.

Erdogan at it again:

'Hamas is not a terrorist organization'

Turkish President takes part in mass pro-Palestinian Arab rally in Istanbul.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November'

Turkish President says preparations are underway for Netanyahu's visit to Turkey.

FM Cohen meets Turkish counterpart

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in New York: The warming of relations is important for regional stability.

Erdogan: I intend to visit Israel soon

Turkish President meets Jewish leaders in New York, says he is very excited about his country's normalization with Israel.

Netanyahu meets Erdogan:

'Our ties are improving'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly. PM's office: They discussed Israeli-Saudi normalization.

After four years:

Israeli arrested for smuggling freed from Turkish prison

Danny Aweke from Yavne released following intervention of President and Foreign Minister.

Erdogan invites Netanyahu to a meeting

Turkish President invites Prime Minister to a meeting next week in order to strengthen relations between the countries.

Turkey criticizes Jenin op.:

'Current tensions could trigger a new spiral of violence'

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Jenin, calls on Israel "to act with common sense".

Turkish media claims:

Turkish authorities bust Israeli spy ring

According to reports the MIT busted a cell of 56 operatives spying on non-Turkish nationals.

Report:

Erdogan and Netanyahu plan to meet next month

Last week it was reported that Netanyahu's office is trying to coordinate a visit and meeting with Erdogan.

Netanyahu trying to coordinate a meeting with Erdogan

Officials in Israel say advanced talks are underway on the issue.

Amid uptick in violence:

Turkish President Erdoğan phones President Herzog

Erdoğan initiated the phone call to express concern in light of the security escalation and the situation in Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.

Erdogan:

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

Turkey's President criticizes Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque after worshippers barricaded themselves inside and refused to leave.

Report:

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is expected to visit Ankara and meet Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.

Earthquake Kills 568:

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

Israel offers its condolences and aid to Turkey after earthquake kills over 568 on border between Turkey and Syria.

After four years:

New Turkish Ambassador to Israel takes office

President Herzog receives credentials of new Turkish Ambassador to Israel, Şakir Özkan Torunlar.

Turkish FM to Israeli FM:

'Ben Gvir's provocation on Temple Mount is unacceptable'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister tells Israeli counterpart his country expects "provocative actions" to be avoided.