Turkey

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.

U.S. ‘Concerned’ Over Turkey-Israel Row

United States says it is concerned over the diplomatic row between Turkey and Israel, calls on two sides to de-escalate the dispute.

Erdogan Hot Air: Turkey Not Cutting Trade Ties

Despite Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bombastic rhetoric, Turkey is not cutting trade ties with Israel now.

Israeli-Turkish Cyberwar Begins

Turkish hackers launched a DNS attack on 350 Israeli websites in what experts believe was a test run for attacks on Israeli domains.

Israelis Unknowingly Buy Thousands of Cars 'Made in Turkey'

Although most people don't know it, many cars sold in Israel are actually “made in Turkey.” Israelis bought thousands this year.

Israel:Turkey Wants Confrontation, Is Firing Blanks

Turkey gives Israeli diplomats 48 hours to leave; Jerusalem says Ankara wants a confrontation, but has a 'pistol firing blanks.'

Turkish Prime Minister Scraps Visit to Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyep Erdogan is bypassing Hamas-controlled Gaza on his way to visit Egypt next week.

Israelis Detained for 90 Minutes at Istanbul Airport

Dozens of Israeli businessmen were separated from non-Israelis, surrounded by police and their passports taken.

Expert: To Counter Erdogan, Offer Gaza

Israel should offer Turkey control of Gaza imports, says Middle East expert Dr. Guy Bechor, who also explains Erdogan's behavior.

Turkey to Host ABM Radar

Iranian Threats Prompt Turkey to Shelter under NATO Umbrella

The rivalry between Turkey and Iran over influence in the Middle East has prompted a Turkish decision to join NATO's missile shield.

Turkey Declares Diplomatic Cold War on Israel

Turkey unofficially declares a diplomatic cold war; recalls ambassador; threatens to sue Israel in the International Court

Netanyahu Says UN’s Palmer Report Exposes IHH Motives

The UN’s Palmer report proves the IHH’s flotilla last year had no humanitarian motives and that there is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Gaza Terror Groups Welcome Turkey’s Decision on Israel

Hamas and Islamic Jihad quick to welcome Turkey's decision to suspend its ties with Israel.

Israel Unfazed by Turkey’s Moves: We Will Not Apologize

Despite Turkey's downgrade of relations, Israel reiterates: We won't apologize for defending ourselves.

Turkey Downgrades Israel Ties

Incensed over the Palmer Report, Turkey has downgraded ties with Israel.

'Turkey, Go Jump in a Lake' – Suggests MK

NU MK Eldad has idea for very short telegram to send Turkey after it issues ultimatum for Israeli apology.

Turkey Gives Israel 24 Hours to Apologize

Foreign Minister Davutoğlu warns his country will implement 'Plan B' if Israel fails to say it is sorry over Marmara

Report: Qatar is No Friend of Israel

Once seen as a possible bridge to the Arab world, Qatar has turned out to be a fierce foe of Israel, a Foreign Ministry report says.

Turkey Claims 100 PKK Killed

Turkey Claims Right to Retaliate against Kurds in Iraq

Ankara is doing freely in Iraq what it condemns Israel for doing in Gaza

UN Delays Palmer Report Again

United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon has postponed the Palmer report a third time as Israel and Turkey dig in over Marmara deaths.

Erdogan: Assad is Like Qaddafi

Turkish Prime Minister compares Syrian President Bashar Assad's behavior toward protesters to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's behavior.

Apologize to Turkey? Netanyahu Tells Clinton, ‘No Thanks’

Netanyahu turned down Clinton and will not apologize to Turkey for the IDF counter terrorist action that killed nine IHH terror activists.

Ya'alon: G-d Forbid We Apologize to Turkey

Vice Prime Minister says that if Israel apologizes to Turkey over the flotilla, the Turks won't stop there.

Turkey Demands End to Assad Crackdown

Turkey's foreign minister demanded President Bashar Assad of Syria end his brutal crackdown "without conditions or excuses."

Syrian Gov't Forces Attack Towns Near Turkey

Syrian government forces attacked several towns near the border with Turkey Wednesday, according to local residents.

Report: Turkey Seizes Another Iranian Arms Shipment

A report said that Turkey had recently halted and detained an Iranian shipment of arms bound for Syria, which held weapons for Hizbullah.

Trouble in Turkey? Military Elite Resigns

Turkey’s entire top military command resigns over row with Prime Minister Erdogan.

Barak Caves, Says Israel Should Apologize to Turkey

After US pressure, Defense Minister Ehud Barak says Israel must consider apologizing to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara.

Erdogan Tries to Extort Israel, Again

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to extort an Israeli apology over the 2010 Gaza Flotilla with diplomatic threats

Barak Lauds Draftees

Barak Lauds August Draftees’ Motivation

Defense Minister pays visit to IDF recruitment center, makes case against apology to Turkey.

Barak vs. Lieberman on Turkey

Barak vs. Lieberman on Concession to Turkey

Senior ministers divided over apology to Turkey. Lieberman: Barak would see Israel project weakness.

Erdogan Playing 'Gaza Card'

Erdogan Playing 'Gaza Card' to Force Apology

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may visit Gaza if Israel does not apologize for killing Hamas sympathizers on the Marmara.

Israelis Warned Away from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan

The National Security Council Counter-Terrorism Bureau has continued its travel warning for Israeli tourists to Turkey.

Turkey Aims at Al Qaeda in Western Provinces

A sting operation targeting the Al Qaeda international terrorist organization has netted 14 suspects in the Turkish province of Ankara.

The Shinawatras Score a Political Comeback in Thailand

Yingluck Shinawatras, sister of the exiled Thaksin Shinawatra, won in a majority in the Thai elections.

Israel Tourists Boycotting Turkey

Israeli tourists go ‘cold Turkey”, avoiding a country that suffered a 59 percent decrease in visits from Israel to the once-popular vacation spot.

Idea of Flotilla for Hamas Begins to Sink

Israel threatens sanctions against journalists taking part in the pro-Hamas flotilla, which already has been whittled down following US pressure.

Abbas in Turkey as Obama Tries to Pull ‘Peace Process’ Strings

Abbas is visiting Turkey to ask for help to promote unity with Hamas terrorists after President Obama called Erdogan to push the ”peace process.”

Terror Victim Sues for Seizure of Flotilla Boats to Gaza

A novel lawsuit in a New York court demands the seizure of any boats in the planned flotilla to Gaza, which are accused of violating American laws.

Israel Holds Out Olive Branch to Turkey

Israel held out an olive branch for Turkey following Erdogan’s re-election by a smaller majority than he hoped for.

Turkey: Erdogan Wins with 50% of Vote

Ruling AKP had 50% of the vote with 98% of ballots counted, but fell short of the majority it sought for changing constitution.

Blame Israel: Erdogan Charges ‘Israeli-Backed’ Media Against Him

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan condemns an “anti-democratic, pro-Israeli conspiracy” for backing an opposition party in Sunday’s election.

Turkey now Israel's 3rd-Largest Export Market

Despite political tensions, Turkey has become Israel's third-largest export market, up from ninth-largest last year.

Israel and Ankara Still ‘Talk Turkey’ as Exports Rise

Turkey has risen to the number three export market for Israel despite frigid diplomatic relations between Ankara and Jerusalem.

IHH Warns Israel: Don't Touch the Flotilla

The Turkish IHH organization is warning Israel not to try to stop its second flotilla when it attempts to breach the maritime blockade of Gaza.