Turkey

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.

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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.

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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.

Death penalty law

Widespread condemnation by Muslim countries

8 Muslim countries, including Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, issue condemnation of Israel's law on the death penalty for terrorists. Afghanistan’s Taliban government also criticized the legislation.

The Turkish restaurant and recruitment for Hamas

Shin Bet uncovers Hamas terror network in Turkey led by released terrorist Mahmoud Radwan.

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Under cover of the war:

Turkey and Syria advance a trade route bypassing Israel

While the Strait of Hormuz is blocked, Ankara and Damascus try to exploit the fighting in Iran to divert the India-Europe trade corridor through their territory.

Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas leadership in Istanbul

Turkey's spy chief Ibrahim Kalin meets Hamas political bureau members to discuss Gaza ceasefire phase 2, among other issues.

For second time:

NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

Iranian ballistic missile entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense elements. This is the second time NATO intercepted an Iranian missile since the war began.

Unprecedented:

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

NATO air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace.

Turkey removes its mask:

NATO’s Islamist ally chose Tehran over Washington

Erdogan mourns Khamenei while blocking US bases. His behavior is that of a state sponsor of terrorism. Opinion.

Turkish journalists arrested for documenting Israeli base

Turkish journalists filming Kirya military base in real-time arrested.

Drama in Turkey

Former IDF soldier arrested while visiting family

The former IDF soldier was detained in Turkey on charges of “service in a foreign military" and later freed following intervention by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and US officials.

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Turkish fighter jet crashes, pilot killed

A Turkish Air Force fighter jet crashed overnight in Balikesir province in western Turkey. The pilot was killed and authorities have opened an investigation.

Israeli-Jewish pride:

Muay Thai boxer receives hero’s welcome after knockout victory

Israeli Muay Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon, who defeated Turkish opponent Ali Koyuncu at UTMA 127, celebrating his win while wearing a kippah and holding an Israeli flag, lands in Israel.

'Sick society'

CAM slams 'vile blood libel display' in Turkey

The Combat Antisemitism Movement condemned an installation at a school that depicted Netanyahu and Trump portrayed as consuming the organs and blood of Arab children.

Israeli boxer defeats Turkish opponent at prestigious UTMA event

Israeli Muay Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon defeats Turkish opponent Ali Koyuncu at UTMA 127 in two rounds, celebrating his win while wearing a kippah and holding an Israeli flag.

Public exhibit in Turkey features motifs of blood libel

The Movement to Combat Antisemitism says the exhibit reproduces motifs of historical accusations attributed to Jews over the centuries.

Naftali Bennett:

'Turkey is the new Iran'

Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett tells Conference of Presidents in Jerusalem that Turkey is “the new Iran" seeking to encircle Israel, calls for new leadership following 'the greatest disaster in Israel’s history.'

Dr. Shmuel Katz:

'Iran's ideology makes diplomacy the biggest risk'

Dr. Shmuel Katz explains how Iran’s leadership will use negotiations to buy time, spread influence through proxies, and threaten global stability unless its ideology is confronted head-on.

The Mavi Vatan Doctrine:

Beware the Saudi-Turkish naval axis

How the Saudi-Turkish naval axis is dismantling the Abraham Accords architecture as the synergy between Saudi financial weight and Turkish expeditionary power creates a multi-theater security challenge. Analysis.

NATO under strain

How History, Geography, Energy, and the Middle East deepen internal divisions, and why disunity endangers liberal democracy. Opinion.

Israeli arrested in Turkey for insulting Erdoğan

According to reports on social media, an Israeli woman was arrested after allegedly insulting the Turkish flag and President Erdoğan. The Foreign Ministry said the incident is known and is being handled.

Study:

Turkey displays antisemitism and hostility towards Israel

A new Institute for Jewish People Policy study highlights deep hostility toward Israel, normalization of Hamas, and strongly antisemitic discourse in media associated with Erdoğan’s regime in Turkey.

When diplomacy becomes complicity

How the world keeps sacrificing Gaza, Israel, and Iran’s people to avoid the truth. Opinion.

Eight Muslim nations join Trump’s Peace Board for Gaza

Eight Muslim‑majority nations join the US‑backed Peace Council for Gaza, supporting Trump’s initiative to secure a ceasefire, rebuild Gaza, and advance a political framework.

"Blue Homeland" at risk:

Israel has caused the collapse of Turkey's Indian Ocean monopoly

Israel changed the geopolitical situation in the Horn of Africa when it recognized Somaliland. Read about the "Blue Homeland" (Mavi Vatan) doctrine and its goal, stymied by Israel, and why Turkey has to stay on the good side of the UAE despite that setback. Opinion.

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

Netanyahu

'Turkish and Qatari soldiers? Not in Gaza'

Prime Minister Netanyahu delivered a speech in the Knesset and addressed the protests against the regime in Tehran: "No one can predict what will happen, but Iran will not return to what it once was."