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Israel's secret channel to quell the tensions with Turkey

Israeli defense official says Israel does not seek conflict with Turkey but will act to prevent Turkish military systems in Syria from threatening Israel.

Israel concerned over military escalation with Turkey

Israel’s defense establishment is closely monitoring the public exchange of threats between Jerusalem and Ankara, warning that tensions could undermine the IDF’s freedom of action in Syria.

Unusual statement by Defense Minister over Shabbat

Defense Minister claims Israel warned the Syrian regime in advance against an attempt to allow Turkey to establish a presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase.

'Cheap politics'

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu criticism of Interpol request

Turkey fires back at Netanyahu after his criticism of Ankara seeking Interpol arrest warrants for him and other Israeli officials.

'Antisemitic dictator'

Netanyahu slams Erdogan after Turkey seeks arrests of Israelis

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns Turkish President after Turkey asks Interpol for arrest warrants against him and other senior Israeli officials.

Escalation as Turkey seeks Interpol arrest warrants for Netanyahu

Ankara asks Interpol to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and dozens of senior Israeli officials over their alleged involvement in stopping the Global Sumud flotilla en route to Gaza.

Katz to Erdogan: Don't test Israel

Defense Minister Israel Katz warns Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan against dragging country into 'dangerous adventures' in Syria.

Syrian FM:

'Israel struck despite assurances no Turkish base was planned'

Syrian FM Asaad Al-Shaibani tells Axios that Israel struck Abu al-Duhur airbase despite assurances Syria had no plans for a permanent Turkish military presence.

'Don’t'

Mossad Chief's secret phone call before the strikes in Syria

Mossad chief Roman Gofman reportedly spoke with Syria’s foreign minister days before Israel struck an airbase, warning against Turkey’s military presence.

Turkey rejects Israel's justification for Syria strikes

Turkey rejects Israel's justification for strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase, accusing Jerusalem of violating Syrian sovereignty and stability.

US envoy:

'Israeli strikes in Syria risked escalation with Turkey'

US envoy Tom Barrack says Israeli strikes in Syria highlight the need for Israel, Syria and Turkey to establish a mechanism to prevent escalation.

'We will not tolerate threats'

Israel confirms Syria airstrikes

Netanyahu’s office confirms strikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase and warns Damascus over Turkish troop deployment, saying Israel will not tolerate threats.

Claims escalation in Gaza

Erdogan slams Israel in Trump call

Turkish President Erdogan criticizes Israeli actions in Gaza during a phone call with President Trump while emphasizing regional diplomacy and defense pacts.

Erdogan claims:

'Israel trying to erase Palestinian issue'

Turkish President Erdogan meets PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas in Ankara, accusing Israel of exploiting regional turmoil and pledging support for Palestinian statehood.

Catering truck, decoy jet

Secret mission to protect Trump from Iranian threat

The Washington Post reveals: US officials used a decoy Air Force One and a catering truck to secretly move Donald Trump onto a military jet in Turkey following an Iranian assassination threat.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan forge mutual defense pact

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announce collective defense pact, signaling major new security partnership amid escalating tensions with Iran.

Sa'ar fires back at Turkey: Israel will keep defending itself

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar rejected Turkish criticism of Israel's Syria operations, accusing Ankara of hypocrisy and defending Israel's security measures.

Report:

Hamas moving covert operations from Qatar to Turkey

Kan reports Hamas plans to move its covert planning and cyber operations from Qatar to Turkey after Doha imposed new restrictions on its leadership.

For striking Gaza terrorists

Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey scold Israel

Mediating nations accuse Israel of violating the ceasefire following IDF strikes targeting Hamas terrorists, hours after the Board of Peace clarified key terms.

Don't reward Erdoğan's Turkey

If the State Department itself warns about Hamas financing and Russian missiles, why is Washington still debating advanced fighter aircraft for Turkey? Opinion.

The Levantine Fault Line:

Navigating the new Turkish-Egyptian security axis

What is currently materializing is a highly pragmatic, transactional alliance between two regimes which are setting aside deep historical grievances to challenge the strategic interests of Israel and its Western allies. Opinion.

Turkish FM at it again:

'Netanyahu’s policies are a regional burden and threat'

For the second time in a week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan sharply criticizes Israel's leadership as a regional liability.

Netanyahu: 'New challenges in the Middle East'

At the Air Force graduation ceremony, Netanyahu highlighted new regional challenges and the need to preserve Israel’s air superiority amid reports of F-35 sale to Turkey.

Trump at NATO:

'I'm number one on Iran's kill list'

President Donald Trump declares NATO stronger and more united than ever, insists Tehran's nuclear program has been crippled, and vows that the Islamic Republic will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

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Macron's awkward meeting with Turkish First Lady

Video from the NATO Summit shows an awkward exchange as Emmanuel Macron attempts to greet Turkish First Lady Emine Erdoğan with a kiss.

Hospital spokesman reveals: Israeli doctor saved Erdogan's life

Former spokesman for Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv says senior doctor traveled to Turkey offering Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan life-saving treatment. 'Man, who today threatens Jews is alive and breathing thanks to a Jew.'

Netanyahu:

'Iran strikes averted crisis, US F-35s to Turkey a mistake'

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells Newsmax that joint military actions thwarted Iran's nuclear threat but criticizes providing F-35 jets to Turkey.

F-35 to Turkey concerns

Hegseth slated for first Israel visit

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is planning a Wednesday visit to Israel to address concerns over a proposed F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey, according to CNN.

CNN:

Netanyahu warns against possible US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey

Netanyahu tells CNN that he urged Trump directly not to sell the jets to Turkey, as doing so would 'destroy the power balance in the Middle East.'

Hinting at Israel?

Trump: Turkey more loyal than other countries that bought F-35s

President Donald Trump said the US is considering selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, citing what he described as Ankara’s loyalty.

ZOA urges Trump to block fighter jet sales to Turkey

The Zionist Organization of America is warning against restoring Turkey to the F-35 program, arguing that any sale of advanced fighter jets or related technology would endanger Israel's security and American strategic interests.

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Netanyahu sends urgent message to Trump before Turkey meeting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Iran’s funeral for ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reports of an alleged rift with President Donald Trump and the relations with Turkey

Sa’ar accuses Turkish Foreign Minister of inciting genocide

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s remarks about Israel echoed genocidal rhetoric and must not go unchallenged.

German FM slams Turkey’s claims that Israel is a 'burden'

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul rebukes Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan for calling Israel a global burden, backing Israel amid a diplomatic dispute over Armenian Genocide.

President Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for Herzl

'Israel is here to stay; it is a blessing to the world,' says President Isaac Herzog, while emphasizing its role in confronting global terror.

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Trump may revive F-35 deal at NATO summit

Trump is expected to attend the NATO summit in Ankara and meet with Erdogan, with the focus on the possibility of returning Turkey to the F-35 aircraft program.

Sa'ar fires back

Turkish FM describes Israel as a 'burden to humanity'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar fiercely condemns Turkish FM Hakan Fidan’s anti-Israel tirade in TV interview, calling his dehumanizing labels "textbook incitement to genocide."

'Murder network in Gaza'

Erdogan rejects Israel's Armenian Genocide recognition

Turkish President fiercely rejects Israel's recognition of the Armenian Genocide, calling it a slanderous attempt to mask its actions in Gaza.

Turkey:

'Israel's Armenia resolution meant to mask Gaza actions'

Turkey fiercely condemns Israel's official recognition of the Armenian genocide, calling it a political maneuver to deflect from its actions in Gaza.

'Never too late'

Israeli government recognizes Armenian genocide

Israel takes historic step by officially recognizing the Armenian genocide, in a unanimous resolution citing its moral and historical responsibility and affirming its commitment to acknowledging historical truth.

Trump:

'I convinced Erdogan to stay out of the Iran conflict'

President Trump reveals he convinced Turkish President Erdogan to stay out of the war with Iran, hints that he may grant Turkey desired F-35 fighter jets.

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Turkey urges Syrian President not to help weaken Hezbollah

Turkey is urging Syria's leader not to fight Hezbollah, defying Trump's plans to enlist him, according to Kan 11 News.

Palestinian source:

Hamas responded positively to new Gaza plan

A Palestinian source says Hamas responded positively to Egypt’s 15-point proposal to move to next stage of Trump's plan as mediators await reactions from Israel and the US.

Erdogan threatens attacks against Israel

The president of Turkey claimed that Israeli strikes also threaten his country and warned against harm to Turks and Turkish Cypriots.

Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey push to begin Gaza reconstruction

Hamas leader in Gaza meets in Cairo with the Qatari Prime Minister and the intelligence chiefs of Egypt and Turkey, in an effort to expedite the continued implementation of the ceasefire agreement.

Turkish Minister: Jerusalem will be ours

Turkish Minister claims Jerusalem will return to Turkey. Katz responds: Ottoman Empire will not come back.

COGAT issues exceptional demand to the UN’s WFP

COGAT demands World Food Program immediately cease all support for Turkish organization IHH, which has been designated in Israel as a terrorist organization.

Israel preparing to turn back violent flotilla from Turkey

Israel planning to force back 57 vessels carrying hundreds of pro-Palestinian activists en route to Gaza.

Report:

Hamas terrorists using Turkish ranges, drone schools for training

Kan 11 News reports that Hamas is using Turkish shooting ranges and drone schools to train for future conflicts with Israel.

Turkey reveals first-ever ICBM

Turkey unveiled a hypersonic missile it developed that can reach any point in Europe - a range that includes Israel as well.

New flotilla en route towards Gaza

Gaza-bound flotilla estimated to include 100 vessels, including from Turkey and Greece.

Turkish FM:

'Israel creating international illusion to occupy lands'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accuses Israel of using security concerns as a pretext to seize more land and create an international illusion.

Turkey's economic takeover of Syria has already begun

What is unfolding is the systematic embedding of Turkish institutional infrastructure into Syrian economic life at a moment when Damascus is too weak, too dependent, and too ideologically aligned with Ankara to resist. Opinion.

U.S. Exit from Syria’s Qasrak Base:

A gift to ISIS or a green light for Turkish expansion?

However you look at it, the reality on the ground suggests a volatile outcome. Opinion.

Katz blasts Erdoğan: 'Paper tiger' fueling antisemitism

Defense Minister Israel Katz slams Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan, 'man who massacred Kurds,' for hypocrisy in criticizing Israel.

Turkey indicts Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir

The Istanbul prosecutor's office said it has filed charges against 35 Israelis, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, alleging, among other things, abuse of activists from the Gaza flotilla in October last year.

Erdogan:

'Israel’s death penalty bill is worse than Hitler'

Turkish President harshly condemns Israel’s newly approved Death Penalty for Terrorists Bill, comparing it to Hitler’s policies against Jews and labeling it a worse form of apartheid.

Istanbul:

Two terrorists killed in shooting near Israeli consulate

An armed group opened fire at a building adjacent to the Israeli mission. Turkish security forces managed to eliminate or arrest them all at the scene.

In meeting with Hamas leaders

Erdogan reaffirms Palestinian support

Senior Hamas delegation meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, stressing the need to implement the ceasefire.