Israel And Turkey

Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that the member states are considering establishing a mechanism to add new members.

AUGUST 31, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, and other officials pose before the first committee meeting for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, in Istanbul, Turkey, August 31, 2026.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss stability in the region following an interim deal between the US and Iran, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt June 21, 2026.

Turkey's Fidan tones down Israel rhetoric, says 'no reason for open conflict' amid F-35 push

Complaining of the alleged anti-Ankara rhetoric coming from Jerusalem, Fidan directed criticism at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and select members of the opposition.

JULY 12, 2026|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD

People sit together near Turkish flags and Syrian flags in the city of Azaz, Syria, May 15, 2023

Turkey attempting to deploy radars within Syria, western intel. sources tell 'Post' - exclusive

Deploying radars in Syrian territory would harm Israel's ability to strike targets in Iran, due to the fact Israel is using Syrian airspace to reach Iran.

DECEMBER 25, 2025|ByAMICHAI STEIN

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a aparliamentary session on Israel's attacks on Gaza, at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, August 29, 2025.

Turkey's 'big move' of cutting economic ties with Israel probably won't last - editorial

Turkey has suspended trade and airspace access to Israel, but past patterns suggest rhetoric may outpace impact as Israel adapts and Ankara weighs its own costs.

AUGUST 31, 2025|ByJPOST EDITORIAL

How Turkey and Israel salvaged their relationship - opinion

These days, Jerusalem’s relations with Ankara are marked by a high degree of stability. That’s not something that should be taken for granted.

APRIL 13, 2023ByPINHAS AVIVI

IDF RESCUE workers search through rubble for survivors in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, in February. It showed that Israel’s ties with Turkey are very stable, says the writer.

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.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023By103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE

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

Earthquake death toll in Turkey, Syria passes 25,000

Two-year-old rescued from rubble after 79 hours • Hope for more survivors fades

FEBRUARY 6, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A person reacts while sitting on the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of an earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey, February 9, 2023

Israeli ambassador credentialed in Turkey in restoration of ties

Azerbaijan to open embassy in Tel Aviv, first Shi'ite Muslim country to do so

DECEMBER 27, 2022ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan receives the letter of credence from Israel's new ambassador to Ankara, Irit Lillian, in Ankara, Turkey December 27, 2022.

Continuity expected on Bennett-Lapid policies on Lebanon, Turkey - analysis

The next Israeli government is likely to continue the Lebanon maritime deal as well as keep the ties with Turkey.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV

LIKUD PARTY head Benjamin Netanyahu, Oct. 3.

Turkey names former Jerusalem envoy as new ambassador to Israel

Relations between Turkey and Israel have been rocky since 2011 when Ankara expelled Israel's ambassador following a 2010 Israeli raid on the Mavi Marmara aid ship to Gaza.

OCTOBER 6, 2022ByREUTERS