Recep Tayyip Erdogan

After a lengthy phone call:

A new age in Israel-Turkey relations

Erdogan and Netanyahu discuss ways to strengthen the economic and political ties between the two nations.

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Turkish President says he believes Israel's new government will further the cooperation between the two countries.

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.

Benny Gantz in Turkey:

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

In addition to meeting the Turkish president, the minister will also meet with his counterpart as part of a historic visit to the country.

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”.

Lapid to attend UN General Assembly in New York, meet Erdogan

Prime Minister Lapid will take off on Monday night for a diplomatic visit to New York. An INN reporter will accompany Lapid's entourage.

Erdogan:

'Turkey arrested a senior ISIS executive'

Turkish President confirms Turkish security forces arrested senior ISIS commander known as Abu Zeyd.

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.

Turkish Pres. thanks Pres. Herzog for help restoring relations

Pres. Isaac Herzog, Turkish Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, welcome resumption of diplomatic relations, express hope for further progress.

It's official: Israel and Turkey to reopen embassies

'Renewal of relations with Turkey important for regional stability,' Israel's PM Lapid says.

Erdogan condemns Israel: 'No excuse for murder of children'

Turkish President blames Israel for 2-day shooting war with Islamic Jihad, says Turkey stands with the Palestinians.

Watch: Putin appears irked having to wait for Erdogan's arrival

The Russian leader was left awkwardly waiting for a meeting with his Turkish counterpart during trilateral talks in Tehran.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi to meet in Tehran

Iran will use its leverage to ask Putin to pressure the Americans for concessions in the nuclear deal.

The Turkish child who grew up to hate Europe

Abused child Erdogan grew into a man who believes 'minarets are our bayonets and the faithful our soldiers" - and Europe is theirs. Op-ed.

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president congratulates Lapid on becoming premiership, while Israeli premier thanks Erdogan for cooperation in foiling terror plots

Pres. Herzog speaks to Turkish Pres. Erdogan on Eid al-Adha

Conversation between Israeli, Turkish presidents follows signing of new aviation agreement between Israel and Turkey.

War with Iran:

Bennett: Iranian terrorists arrested in Turkey

The Prime Minister said a number of attacks had been thwarted in Turkey and thanked Erdogan for his assistance in the fight against Iran.

Herzog to Erdogan: Israelis in Turkey still under terror threat

Turkish president speaks with President Herzog following thwarting of planned attacks on Israelis in Turkey.

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

The Turkish leader said the two Baltic states were harbingers of terror groups.

Erdogan congratulates Pres. Herzog on Israel's Independence day

President Isaac Herzog speaks with Turkish President, thanks him for letter of congratulation for Israel Independence Day this week.

Erdogan: 'Israel is a key regional player'

"We will maintain our strong ties with Israel," Turkish President says, "as they are key to protecting Palestinian rights."

Herzog to Turkish Pres:

'Incitement and false propaganda over Temple Mount'

President Herzog speaks with Turkish counterpart about recent violence on the Temple Mount.

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.

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.

Watch:

Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

"We've been waiting for this to happen for a long time," notes one local Jew after Herzog visited Istanbul's Neve Shalom synagogue.

Pres: Herzog in Turkey:

'I think of the 10-year-old who sees this message of hope'

President Isaac Herzog sums up his visit to Turkey at invitation of President Erdogan: 'We don't forget the past but look to the future.'

Herzog, Erdogan discuss 'mechanisms for conflict resolution'

Among range of topics discussed, two presidents spoke of mechanisms for resolving future disputes between the countries, should they arise.

Erdogan: This visit will be a turning point in relations

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hold a joint press conference following talks in Ankara.

Ukraine asks Turkey to close Straits to Russian warships

As late as yesterday, Erdogan was hoping not to have to take sides. Turkey has strong ties with both Russia and Ukraine.

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.

Turkish authorities leading revival of Jewish heritage

Under Erdoğan, Turkish authorities are leading a revival of Jewish heritage. 'Jews are generally loved in Turkey,' Kilis native says.

Erdogan to resume normal schedule after COVID bout

Turkish President tests negative for COVID-19 for two days, is expected to return to his normal schedule.

President Herzog planning meeting with Erdoğan

Israel's President called the leader of Turkey to wish him a speedy recovery from COVID-19 - and to discuss plans for an in-person meeting.

Erdogan tests positive for COVID-19

Turkish President says he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 and have mild symptoms.

Erdogan: Israel and Turkey can bring gas to Europe

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

Erdogan threatens crackdown on Turkish media

Turkish President legal action against media over content which is "incompatible with national and moral values".

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.

Turkish President calls Pres. Herzog, offering condolences

'I believe that you gave her pride in your service to the citizens of Israel,' Turkey's Pres. Erdogan tells Israel's Pres. Herzog.

Torah-based symphonic poem to be performed in Istanbul

Music written by Israeli composer Baruch Berliner to be performed in a Muslim country for only the third time.

Erdogan flew rabbis in to Ankara, spent two hours with them

In Istanbul, a conference of rabbis from Islamic nations got a surprise: An audience with Erdogan.

Erdogan hosts rabbis: 'Relations with Israel will be normalized'

Turkish president meets in Ankara with delegation of rabbis, including chief rabbi of Russia.

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.

Erdogan: Our goal is to protect Palestinians and their ambitions

Turkish Pres. Erdogan blasts Israeli policy on 'illegal settlements,' demolitions in Jerusalem. 'We must not do anything to harm ambitions.'

Likud MK: Erdogan is an enemy, Mansour Abbas is his partner

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Turkish President and adds: He now has a partner in the government here - Mansour Abbas.

Bennett thanks Erdogan for return of Israeli couple

PM speaks with Turkish President following release of Israeli couple arrested for 'espionage' in Istanbul.

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

President Herzog thanked Erdoğan for his involvement in the Oknin couple's return home.

Warm welcomes for Natali & Mordy Oknin

'No deal involved' in obtaining release of couple from Turkish prison, says unnamed official.

Oknins back in Israel: 'My mother is holding my hand'

'Many of the details of their release can't be revealed,'says daughter.

Erdogan: Biden had 'positive approach' on F-16 sale

Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.

Biden to tell Erdogan to avoid crises

US President to warn Turkish counterpart during meeting on Sunday that any precipitous actions would not benefit US-Turkish relations.

US proposes sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

Erdogan says the United States had proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 program.

Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy S-400 from Russia

Turkish President says Turkey still intends to buy second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia.

Erdogan: Relations with Biden 'not off to a good start'

Turkish President: My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations with the US.

Parallels between Erdogan, Putin and Biden

Like Putin and Erdogan, Biden's government seems to be using the selective application of criminal charges to silence the oposition. Op-ed.

Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations

Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.