Israel-Turkey

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.

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.