Turkey

Turkey Gains Foothold in Gaza through Massive Aid

Turkey is gaining influence in Gaza by increasing aid to Hamas 24-fold in two years. Turkish flags are seen throughout Gaza.

IDF Gears Up to Intercept Mini-Flotilla

Naval forces are preparing to intercept to Gaza bound yachts that departed from Turkey earlier in the week.

Mini-Flotilla Headed for Gaza

Two ships loaded with anti-Israel activists are on a course for Gaza in hopes of breaking Israel's blockade of the Hamas-run enclave.

Erdogan Slams Merkel Stance on Turkey's EU Membership Bid

Turkish PM Erdogan slams the German chancellor's stance on Turkey's EU membership bid, hours before meeting with her Wednesday in Berlin.

Turkey Earthquake Death Toll Nears 600, Recovery Begins

Turkey has ended efforts to rescue victims of last week's 7.2-magnitude earthquake and has begun to focus efforts on helping the homeless.

Obama Administration Wants to Give Turkey SuperCobras

An unorthodox deal sees Washington providing Ankara with in-service US Marine Corps attack helicopters to aid in its war with the PKK.

Turkish FM: Politics and Humanitarian Aid Two Different Things

The fact that Turkey agreed to accept aid from Israel has no political meaning, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said.

Miracles in Turkey's Disaster Zone

The temperature in eastern Turkey is falling. Search and rescue is becoming recovery, but there have been miracles in the earthquake zone.

Israel Sending PreFab Homes After Turkey Earthquake

Israel has sent military planes carrying mobile homes to earthquake-stricken eastern Turkey.

Israel to Aid Turkey After Quake

Despite the deep freeze in relations between Jerusalem and Anarka, the IDF will be flying equipment to Turkey to aid in rescue operations.

Turkey: We Don’t Want Aid from Anyone

Ankara rejects offers of assistance from dozens of countries, including Israel, after earthquake.

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

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

Second Temblor Strikes Eastern Turkey; No Israelis Missing

The Israeli Consulate in Turkey says no Israelis are missing in the aftermath of earthquakes that struck Turkey.

Video: Hundreds Killed in Powerful Earthquake in Turkey

Hundreds of people were killed in a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Turkey Sunday morning. Video shows panic in the streets.

Turkey Receives 11 Freed Terrorists

11 terrorists who were freed in Shalit deal arrive in Turkey. Davutoglu: Their crimes have been erased.

Qatar and Turkey to Accept Shalit Swap Terrorists

Qatar and Turkey have agreed to accept the terrorists to be deported under the prisoner swap deal to free IDF soldier Gilad Shalit.

Israeli Tourists Shun Egypt

Egypt, like Turkey, has shot itself in the leg, losing millions of dollars in tourism because of rabid anti-Israeli sentiment.

Iran Warns Turkey: Trade Ties in Jeopardy

Iran has issued a warning to Turkey: 'change your attitude towards Syria, Muslim secularism and the NATO anti-missile shield, or else.'

Sarkozy: Turkey Should 'Revisit' History of Armenian Genocide

After taking a swipe at Israel, the French President raises a subject Turkey hates to discuss: the Armenian genocide.

Turkey Dumps Israeli UAVs for Local Drones - Which Keep Crashing

Turkey has grounded UAVs it bought from Israel, replacing them with a homegrown version - which keeps crashing.

Erdogan: Israel a "Nuclear Threat" to Mideast

Turkish prime minister accuses Israel of being a "nuclear threat" to the Mideast; claims Israeli towns have not been bombarded by Hamas.

Ahmadinejad Criticizes Turkey Over NATO Radar

Iran criticizes Turkey for agreeing to allow NATO to station an early warning radar on its territory, says the radar protects Israel.

Turkey Helps Israel Keep Illegal Aliens Out

Despite tension, Israel and Turkey continue to cooperate - and on Tuesday, Turkey helped Israel keep 97 illegals from coming here.

Netanyahu Slams Erdogan's 'Scandalous' Incitement

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu slammed his Turkish counterpart Monday evening for “scandalous” remarks during the UN General Assembly.

ITRR Counter Terror Group: IDF Commando List is Turkish Bluff

A counter terrorism group says an alleged list of names of IDF commandos involved in the Mavi Marmara raid, published by Turkey, is bogus.

US Jewish Leader Warns Turkey against Attacking Off-Shore Rig

An attack on the rig drilling for gas off shore from Cyprus for an Israeli-US consortium would be an attack on US, says US Jewish leader.

Israeli, Turkish Jets Meeting in Air Show

IAF jets to take part in NATO DAYS air show in Czech Republic, for first time in the show's 11 year history.

Israel's Gas Find Spurs Turkey to Mark Sea Borders Near Cyprus

After Israel began drilling in the Tamar gas fields near Cyprus, Turkey decides to do the same in northern Cyprus, marks deep sea lines.

Turkey Breaks Off Talks With Syria. Ties Next To Go?

Turkey has broken off talks with Syria and is considering imposing sanctions against its neighbor instead, in a serious diplomatic break.

3 Dead in Terrorist Attack Near High School in Ankara

At least three people were killed and more than a dozen wounded after terrorists struck in a car bomb attack near a high school in Ankara.

Clinton Offers to Mediate Israel-Turkey Row

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton offered to mediate the row between Ankara and Jerusalem, but Turkey isn't interested.

Turkey Threatens to Drill for Gas Off Northern Cyprus 'Soon'

As Israel began drilling in the Tamar natural gas field, Turkey announced that it, too, may soon begin - off the coast of northern Cyprus.

Israel Denies Turkish Report It Blocked Mission at NATO

Israeli officials say the country may still open an office in the NATO headquarters in Brussels, denying Turkey's claim it blocked the move.

Drilling Begins in Tamar Gas Fields

Israel began drilling in the Tamar natural gas fields despite the presence of Turkish warships; 9 trillion cubic feet of gas in play.

Forty Killed As Anti-Assad Protests Intensify

Assad forces killed at least 40 as anti-regime protests in Syria enter week 27.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Leaking PPK Tapes

Turkish prime minister Erdogan has implied Israel is behind leaked tapes of his intelligence chief talking with the outlawed PPK

Erdogan: No Free Movement for Israel in E. Mediterranean

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Tunisians "Israel will not be able to move in the eastern Mediterranean as it wishes."

Maccabi TA in Turkey for Soccer, and Political, Showdown

Thousands of police will be on the highest alert in Istanbul Thursday night, as Maccabi Tel Aviv plays Turkey's Beskitas.

Rishon Lezion Accepts Invitation to Turkey

Israeli Sephardic Chief Rabbi accepts an invitation to visit Istanbul-based theologian Adnan Oktar in hopes of restoring diplomatic ties.

Erdogan Angers Muslim Brotherhood With Pro Secular Gov't Speech

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood responded angrily Wednesday to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call to “respect all religions.”

PM: 'Common Sense' Will Prevail With Turkey

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says "common sense and cold calculation" will prevail with Turkey.

New Tech Lets Turkish Planes Label Israel Enemy

Turkey is replacing a system that prevented its warplanes, ships and submarines from targeting Israeli craft.

Wild Welcome for Erdogan in Egypt: One Fist

Egyptians wildly welcome Erdogan, chanting “Egypt-Turkey: One Fist” as relations between Israel and both countries worsen.

Turkey Dispatches 3 Warships to Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dispatched 3 warships to the Eastern Mediterranean to 'defend against Israeli vessels'

Turkey: Patience Prevented War with Israel over Flotilla

Turkey’s “grandeur and patience” prevented it from going to war with Israel over last year’s flotilla clash, according to Erdogan.

Report: Other Turkish-Israeli Ties Still Strong

Despite diplomatic tensions, Turkey's business and pacifist community maintains that ties remain strong.

Turkey, Israel Take a Quiet Step Back

Turkey has toned down its flaming statements, and Israel is conciliatory to bring the relationship back from the edge.

Arab MK: Israel Faces Extinction in Mideast

An Arab MK says Israel faces a black future and will cease to be a part of the Middle East if it does not recognize its “crimes.”

IHH After IDF Soldiers

IHH submits names of IDF soldiers it would like extradited over their involvement in the Mavi Marmara incident.

Meridor: Avoid Saber-Rattling With Turkey

Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor chided Turkey for its bellicose rhetoric saying Israel should avoid verbal saber-ratting of its own.

Lieberman: Exact a Price From Turkey

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman plans to adopt measures that will show Turkey is must treat Israel with 'respect and common decency.'

Economists: Israel-Turkey Crisis Could be Expensive

While both countries benefit from the economic relations between them, Israel has more to lose in the crisis with Turkey, economists say.

Report: Turkey's Anti-Israel Pose Tied to Ankara's Syria Policy

Syria is quickly losing friends even among those thought to be its staunchest allies.

Barak on Turkey Crisis: This Too Shall Pass

Defense Minister Ehud Barak believes that Israel's currently troubled relationship with Turkey will improve in the future.

Ya'alon: Turkey Consorting With Terrorists

Vice premier Moshe Ya'alon responded to Turkish attacks on Israel saying Ankara was consorting with Hamas and Iran

Turkish PM to Tour 'Arab Spring' Nations as Israel Ties Weaken

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan is planning a tour of Arab nations that overthrew their leaders as ties with Israel wind down.

Turkey Mulls Expulsion of IDF Attache as Next Diplomatic Act

Turkey is mulling its next diplomatic move with Israel, as local media reports the Erdogan government may expel Israel's military attache.

Trouble for Israel in the Skies Over Turkey?

Turkish charter airlines cut back their weekly flights to and from Israel, and El Al is monitoring Israel's diplomatic crisis with Turkey.

Turkey Manages to Anger Both Israel and Iran

Erdogan has achieved an unusual feat – angering both Israel and Iran, which warned it will ”respond” to a NATO radar system in Turkey.

'Be Prepared for Mass Aliyah of Turkish Jews'

Many of the 20,000 Jews living in Turkey are considering moving to Israel. MK Danon says Israel must prepare for mass immigration.