Ankara
Mecca defense pact puts Turkey’s commitment to Saudi under domestic scrutiny - analysis
The Mecca pact is moving from declaration to implementation, exposing unresolved questions in Turkey over troop deployments, parliamentary authority, and the risk of direct involvement in Yemen.
Israel should stop treating the Kurds as a temporary ally - opinion
Turkey agrees to hand over disputed Bashiqa-Zelikan military base near Mosul to Iraqi government
The election will decide whether Jerusalem becomes Ankara - opinion
Turkey’s PKK amnesty could ease Kurdish tensions, expand regional reach, expert tells ‘Post’
Turkey’s proposed PKK amnesty could reduce security pressures, ease tensions with Iraq, and allow Ankara to redirect military, intelligence, and economic resources across the region.
Turkey accuses Netanyahu of undermining Gaza peace efforts
Turkey accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging mediation efforts and pursuing policies that undermine regional stability after Israel's latest strikes in Gaza.
Middle Israel: No one needs a tyrannical Turkey with F-35 fighter jets - opinion
No one needs a tyrannical Turkey: not the Arabs, not the Jews, not the Europeans, not the Americans, and not the rest of the world.
How Turkey became NATO’s indispensable partner - and a major force on the global stage - opinion
The Ankara summit confirmed Turkey’s transformation from a difficult ally into one of NATO’s most influential strategic powers.
Chikli calls to close Turkish consulate after report details alleged plan to 'conquer Jerusalem'
The report further alleges that Turkey seeks to strengthen Hamas's influence in Jerusalem and the West Bank through a network of local organizations and associations.
Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion
The Turkey that once welcomed Israeli tourists with warmth has been fundamentally transformed. Under Erdogan, successive governments have strengthened the country’s Sunni Islamic identity...
Turkey could work around US limits to F-35 if sale happens, Israeli defense officials stress
Though the UAE and Saudi Arabia dropped their interest in F-35s after US legislation imposed limits on the aircraft, Israeli defense officials worry that Turkey won't be affected the same way.
Withdrawal cannot be a gesture of faith: US, Israel must align on Lebanon - editorial
“We did not ask anyone’s permission to enter Lebanon, and we do not need permission to stay in Lebanon,” Israel Katz said, adding that Israeli forces would remain until Hezbollah is disarmed.
NATO 'came a long way today,' falling back into favor with Trump after the Ankara summit
Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, "I did have issues, and I still do. But Spain, they came back all the way today. Spain was very generous today."
Disputes between NATO members show 'democratic strength,' Secretary-General Rutte says
Rutte, who spoke with Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, addressed the criticism he gets for how he deals with US President Trump.
