Israel-Turkey

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.

Warming of ties:

Israir to operate five flights a week from Israel to Turkey

The flights will operate on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Irit Lillian was appointed as Israel's Ambassador to Turkey after four years in which no Israeli Ambassador was appointed.

Erdogan on Israeli election:

'We expect to maintain relations with Israel'

Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.

For the first time since 2008

Israeli Prime Minister meets Turkish President

Lapid meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel

Turkish President meets leader of US Jewish organizations, tells them antisemitism is a “crime against humanity”.

After 4 years:

Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.

Israeli official:

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey on restoration of ties with Turkey: Re-appointing an ambassador is a matter of "when and not if."

Erdogan:

'We still support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President to PA chairman: The steps taken in our relations with Israel will in no way reduce our support for the Palestinian cause.

Lapid:

'We're opening a new chapter with Turkey'

Foreign Minister hosts Turkish counterpart during the first visit by a senior level Turkish official in 15 years.

Turkish Foreign Minister:

'Our support for 'Palestine' will not diminish'

Turkish Foreign Minister meets PA “foreign minister”, vows continued support for "Palestine".

Turkish FM: I will visit Israel in May

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says he will visit Israel on May 24 amid efforts between the two countries to mend ties.

Erdogan on Jerusalem:

'We hope such actions won't be repeated in the future'

Turkish President criticizes Israel’s actions amid tensions on the Temple Mount.

Turkish Foreign Minister:

'Relations depend on attitude towards Palestinians'

Turkish Foreign Minister speaks to Israeli reporters, links Turkey-Israel relations with Israeli attitude towards PA.

Erdogan speaks to Herzog, condemns recent attacks in Israel

President Herzog speaks to Turkish President, who sends condolences to families who lost loved ones in terror attacks.

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Turkey praises connection with the Jewish people

Turkey commemorates President Herzog’s visit, relates to recent tensions and defines new government as "an opportunity for a new page".

Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser

Senior Turkish delegation visits Israel and is greeted by President Herzog, who is due to visit Turkey soon.

Erdogan:

'Herzog's visit will be good for Turkey-Israel relations'

Turkish President says Ankara welcomes the upcoming visit of Israel's President to Turkey.

Report:

Israeli official secretly visited Turkey

Foreign Ministry Director General reportedly visited Turkey as part of preparations for President Herzog's upcoming visit.

Turkish FM:

'We won't back down from commitment to Palestinian state'

Turkish Foreign Minister clarifies: Any normalization with Israel will not be at the expense of the Palestinian cause.

Erdogan: Israel and Turkey can bring gas to Europe

Turkish President says Turkey and Israel will discuss energy cooperation during talks next month.

Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month

Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.

Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon

Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.

Erdogan: Israel must be 'more sensitive' to Palestinian Arabs

Turkish President says he is open to improved relations with Israel, but it must display “more sensitive” policies toward Palestinian Arabs.

Erdogan promises steps to improve relations with Israel

Turkish President says his country will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE.

Turkey to renew ties with Israel as Biden shuns Erdogan?

After talks with Israel's new President, Turkey reportedly considering re-establishing full ties with Jewish state.

How Turkey and Israel treat minorities

The Turkish government has never offered self-rule to any indigenous non-Turkish group in Asia Minor. Compare that to the Jewish state.Op-ed

Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquake

Defense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir.

Turkey: Israel sought to create 'terror state' in Syria

Turkish Foreign Minister claims a group of countries, led by Israel, sought to establish terrorist state in northern Syria.

Erdogan: Whoever is on Israel's side, we are against them

Turkish President continues to criticize Israel, tells members of his party the country will oppose anyone who supports Israel.

Netanyahu responds to Erdogan: What a joke!

PM Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President condemns Netanyahu’s affirmation of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people.

Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmful

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israel will only be harming itself if it recognizes the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman era as genocide.

'Erdogan criticizing Israel for political purposes'

Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon unfazed by Turkish President's anti-Israel rhetoric.

Erdogan: Hamas is not a terrorist organization

Turkish President continues to attack Israel over violence in Gaza, "reminds" Netanyahu that Hamas is a "resistance movement".

Turkey: Israel using 'disproportionate force' on Gazans

Turkey accuses Israel of using "disproportionate force" against Gazans who marched towards the border.

Turkey rejects Israeli claims it helped Hamas

Turkey rejects claims it helped Hamas as "incompatible with reality".

Erdogan blasts 'terrorist' Israel, Netanyahu fires back

After Turkish President accuses Israel of killing children, Netanyahu says he bombs Kurdish villagers and will not lecture Israel.

Erdogan: Only Israel recognizes Kurdish referendum

Turkish President repeats claims of connection between Mossad and Kurdish referendum.

Erdogan slams Israel's 'disregard of the law'

Turkish President accuses Israel of harming the region because of its security measures at the Temple Mount.

Erdogan condemns Israel's 'excessive force'

Turkish President says Israel uses excessive force on Temple Mount, urges the international community to take action.

Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple Mount

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says two-day closure of the Temple Mount was "crime against humanity."

Turkish tourism minister visits Israel

Turkey's tourism minister, Nabi Avci, becomes first member of his country's cabinet to visit Israel since 2010.

High-ranking Turkish delegation to visit Israel

Turkish delegation to visit Israel, discuss gas pipeline between the two countries.

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials.

New Turkish ambassador hopes to enhance relations

Kemal Okam, Turkey's first ambassador to Israel since 2010, presents his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin.

Turkish court drops case against IDF commanders

In accordance with reconciliation deal with Israel, court in Istanbul drops case against IDF commanders being tried over Marmara raid.

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Eitan Naeh, Israel's first ambassador to Turkey since 2010, presents credentials to President Erdogan.

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey arrives in Ankara

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Naeh, arrives in the capital, becoming Israel's first envoy to Turkey since 2010.

Rivlin thanks Erdogan for firefighting assistance

President Rivlin speaks with Turkish counterpart, thanks him for his country's assistance during the recent wave of fires.

Turkey: 'Muezzin Law' is an insult

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says law prohibiting mosques from using loudspeakers is an insult to the history of Jerusalem.

Erdogan: Israel killed thousands in Gaza and Palestine

Turkish President refuses to take back his past verbal attacks against Israel, including his comparison of Israel and Hitler.

Erdogan insists: IDF attacked the Marmara without provocation

Turkish President calls for a “new page” in his country’s relations with Israel, but refuses to apologize for Marmara incident.

Marmara families won't drop lawsuits against Israel

Despite receiving compensation from Israel, families of Turkish Islamists killed in 2010 flotilla vow to pursue criminal cases.

Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipeline

Israel and Turkey agree to begin discussions on building a gas pipeline to pump Israeli gas to Europe.