Israel-Turkey

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Prime Minister's office confirms PM rejects last-minute precondition on normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey.

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.

Turkish FM: Israel and Turkey Close to Normalization of Ties

Turkey and Israel are the closest they have been to a normalization of relations since the Marmara incident, says Ahmet Davutoglu.

Minister Peretz in Landmark Visit to Turkey

Environment Minister in Istanbul, the first official visit by an Israeli minister since the relations between the countries broke down.

Poll: Israelis Believe Apology to Turkey Was a Mistake

71% of Israelis believe Israel's apology to Turkey was not justified, finds new poll.

Reconciliation Aside, Israelis Still Staying Away from Turkey

Israeli tourists aren't rushing back to Turkey's famed “all inclusive” resorts; 83% of Israelis would not even consider the possibility

Visit of Israeli Delegation to Turkey Postponed

An Israeli delegation’s visit to Turkey to discuss compensation for the families of the Mavi Marmara victims has been postponed.

Kerry: Turkey-Israel Reconciliation Vital for Peace

Israel and Turkey's rapprochement is a vital factor in developing peace and stability, says U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry.

Turkey Undermines Israel at NATO, But Wins Gaza Shipments

Israel allows Turkey to ship materials and experts to Gaza despite Ankara's attempts to undermine the Jewish State in NATO.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Massacre' in Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacks Israel, says it conducts a "slow but methodical massacre" in Gaza.

Israelis Refrain from Visiting Turkey as Turks Tour Israel

In the past year there has been a decline in the number of Israelis who visit Turkey. Turks, however, continue to visit Israel.

Turkey Claims Israel is Aiding Kurdish Rebels

Turkish intelligence agencies are claiming that Israeli drones recently spotted in Turkey are spying for the PKK.

Turkey Nearly Downs Israeli UAV

Report: Turkish army nearly downs an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it is spotted spying on Turkish equipment.

Israel Freezes Equipment Sales to Turkey

Defense Ministry orders the cancellation of the sale of advanced intelligence equipment to Turkey.

Israel, Turkey Reactivate Air Force Coordination

Israel and Turkey are reactivating their military ties, beginning with a coordination mechanism between the two air forces.

Turkish President Slams Israel, Hails Hamas

Turkish president Abdullah Gul: Israel should stop attacking "Palestine" and make peace. Hamas wants to live in peace with Israel.

Turkish President Shuns Lunch in Vienna Because of Barak

Turkish President Abdullah Gul refused to attend a lunch in Vienna, because Defense Minister Ehud Barak was present.

Israel Offers Turkey ‘Any Help, Anywhere, Any Time’

President Shimon Peres tells Turkey that Israel will give whatever help necessary after earthquake.

Erdogan Tries to Extort Israel, Again

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to extort an Israeli apology over the 2010 Gaza Flotilla with diplomatic threats

Turkey Continues to Insist on Israeli Apology

Despite recent reports that Israel’s ties with Turkey are warming up, Turkey’s prime minister insists Israel must apologize for Marmara raid.

UN 2010 Gaza Flotilla Report Coming This Week

The final draft of the UN committee report on the 2010 Gaza Flotilla will be submitted this week as the 2011 flotilla gets underway.

Report: Israel-Turkey Ties Warming Up

Turkish newspaper reports Israel warming up to Turkey in light of the IHH pulling out of this year’s Gaza flotilla.

Turkey now Israel's 3rd-Largest Export Market

Despite political tensions, Turkey has become Israel's third-largest export market, up from ninth-largest last year.

Parliamentarian Sends 'Apology' to Turkey

Turkey demands an apology for Mavi Marmara incident. MK Danon says: 'Sorry we didn't shoot sooner.'

No Apology to Turkey, Says Netanyahu

The Prime Minister told a Likud faction meeting Monday that Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident.

Israel and Turkey Healing the Wounds?

Israel and Turkey are working on ways to end the chilliness between the two governments. But obstacles to reaching a full healing still remain.

Fire Destroys Anti-Israel Turkish Film

Fire destroyed negatives of the popular Turkish anti-Israel film, “The Valley of the Wolves: Palestine.”

Israeli Tourist Presence in Turkey: 10% of What it was in 2009

Israeli tourism to Turkey, already low in 2009, has dropped again and is now 90% lower than in the summer of 2009.

Israeli Military Secrets in Iranian Hands? Barak Concerned

Barak worries that the new Turkish intelligence chief supports Iran, explains that Turkey is partner to “quite a few" Israeli secrets.

Israelis Not Going to Turkey Despite Travel Warning Cancellation

Newspaper report says Israelis stopped travelling to Turkey long before flotilla incident; situation will remain the same in the near future.

Turkey Claims Foothold in Old City

Illegal signs in the Old City of Jerusalem bear Turkish flag; Turkish government claims signs hung in “Palestine.”

Syria Warns Israel’s Rift with Turkey ’Undermines Peace’

Syrian President Assad drummed up more warnings of war, blaming Israel for undermining Middle East stability because of its rift with Turkey.

Turkey Demands Apology Again, Israel: It's Not Going to Happen

Turkey continues to demand an apology after citizens killed for attacking IDF soldiers, Lieberman: It's not going to happen.

Vehicles Made in Turkey Win Defense Ministry Contract

Multimillion dollar Defense Ministry leasing contracts will involve Turkish-made Hyundai cars, even as Israelis boycott Turkey's resorts.

Report: Turkey Closes Skies to Israel

Turkish media reports that Erdogan is closing the nation's skies to Israeli planes.

Turkey Cancels 20-Year Water Sales

Turkey has canceled a planned water sale that was to provide Israel with water for 20 years.

Turkey Threatens Not to Return Ambassador

Turkey threatens not to return its ambassador without an apology for the Mavi Marmara clash. Israel: That won't happen.

Former Mossad Chief: Israel-Turkey Ties Worth Saving

Former Mossad chief Ephraim Halevy argues for calm over flotilla incident, says Israel and Turkey have mutual interests worth protecting.

Poll: Israelis Support Flotilla Raid, Gaza Blockade, PM and IDF

Israelis support flotilla raid, Gaza blockade, Netanyahu and Ashkenazi, poll finds. Strong criticism for Turkey, Ehud Barak, Obama.

Turkey Invites Nasrallah, Who Fears IDF will Kill Him En Route

Iran may provide security for Hizbullah head Nasrallah to prevent assassination by IDF en route to Turkey, after Erdogan invites him.

Online Turkey-Israel Hacker War Rages; Attempt on Arutz Sheva

Turkish hackers targeted Israeli sites, including A7. Israeli hackers struck back, defacing several Turkish sites. Online battle rages.

Protesters at Turkish Embassy Call Erdogan 'Terrorist'

Israelis gather outside Turkish embassy to support IDF. Protesters accuse Turkey of supporting terrorism, deride its leaders.

Rage in Turkey; Israelis Warned to Stay Away

The Counterterrorism Bureau warns Israelis to avoid Turkey, as riots rage in Istanbul following clash at sea.

International Response to Gaza Boats Clash

Greece, Turkey and Spain summon Israeli ambassadors over Gaza flotilla incident, EU demands explanations.

Surprise Erdogan Visit to Damascus May Revive Israel-Syria Talks

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan will be in Syria on Wednesday for a surprise trip that may be an attempt to revive Israeli-Syrian talks.