Turkey Israel Relations

The liquid gold: Erdogan's crisis reshuffles the olive oil market

Olive oil, a staple in Israeli kitchens, has faced upheavals from climate crises, price hikes, and shifting consumption. After partial recovery, we explored the broader impact.

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 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks after a signing ceremony in Ankara, Turkey September 4, 2024.

Muslim countries will not answer Erdogan's call for unity, Turkey expert predicts

 An El Al plane in Ben-Gurion Airport.

El Al plane flies to Rhodes after emergency landing in Turkey sees local workers refuse to refuel

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan welcomes Hamas senior official Khaled Meshaal, as Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, looks on during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, April 20, 2024.

Hamas plans to set up secret base in Turkey, secret documents reveal - report


Turkish factory refuses to produce Israel, IDF flags amid tensions between countries

Approximately three weeks prior, the Turkish government had removed Israel from its list of export destination countries effectively withdrawing support for businesses engaged in trade with Israel.

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Soccer player detained in Turkey for backing hostages returns to Israel

It was announced on Monday morning that Yehezkel had been released by the Turkish court and was set to be deported from the country. 

 Sagiv Yehezkel, an Israeli soccer player on Turkey's Antalyaspor, was fired after showing support for Gaza hostages.

Erdogan reverts to old, inflammatory self - opinion

By October 25, Erdogan was praising Hamas as “liberators” and condemning what he described as “the Israeli regime’s unlawful and unrestrained attacks against civilians.”  

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks in Istanbul, this week.

Israel recalls diplomats from Turkey, to rethink ties to Ankara

Erdogan repeated his assertion that Hamas was not a terrorist organization • MK Gideon Sa'ar called Erdogan "one of the greatest antisemites of our generation"

 TURKEY’S PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses the UN General Assembly in New York, last week.

Erdogan says Turkey, Israel to take steps in energy drilling soon -media

Erdogan and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in person for the first time on Tuesday at the United Nations.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan addresses the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York City, US, September 19, 2023.

Psychiatrists in Jerusalem and Istanbul collaborate on research

Israeli-Turkish collaborations were established to promote advances in psychiatric treatment.

 Jerusalem’s Herzog Medical and Turkey's Üsküdar University collaborate on advanced psychiatric research.

Israeli ambassador to Turkey: Horrors of the earthquake 'cannot be described'

"The fact that the number of dead and injured is increasing each moment...before they even started clearing the ruins - it's awful. It's heartbreaking.

A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016

Israel, Turkey return to full normalization

Erdogan told a gathering of ambassadors in Ankara earlier that resuming full relations will “allow us to help our Palestinian brothers.” 

 Herzog is welcomed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara on March 9.

Lapid, Erdogan talk as rapprochement continues

Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke on the phone on Sunday, as relations between Jerusalem and Ankara continued to improve.

A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016

Turkey's chief rabbi to Israelis: Keep visiting despite security risk

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Hakham Bashi (Chief Rabbi) Ishak Haleva said Israelis should feel at home in Turkey, contradicting repeated warnings by Foreign Minister Yair Lapid.

 Hatikva plays at Erdogan's palace as Israel resets ties with Turkey March 9, 2022.

Can Israel and Turkey's renewed relations lead to a new Middle East?

What should we expect from President Isaac Herzog's rare visit to Turkey and can Israel trust Erdogan?

A Turkish flag flutters atop the Turkish embassy as an Israeli flag is seen nearby, in Tel Aviv, Israel June 26, 2016