Turkish israeli relations

Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya - report

This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.

JULY 30, 2026|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

Current leader of Hamas, Khalil al-Hayya (R), holds a press conference in Damscus, Syria.

Turkish police arresting an Israeli woman in Taksim Square, Istanbul, January 2026.

Israeli woman arrested in Turkey on charges of anti-Palestinian rhetoric, denouncing Erdogan

The Foreign Ministry confirmed that it was aware of an Israeli citizen who was detained in Istanbul. N12 reported she has been held for 10 days.

FEBRUARY 1, 2026|ByJAMES GENN

Izzet Bana, musician and adviser to the series "The Club" poses in Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul on March 8, 2022. - Turkish series "The Club", whose first season was released on Netflix in January, is the first Turkish series to shed light on Turkey's Jewish community featuring the persecutions

Discrimination against Jews in Turkey rising, report says

Catholic charity ACN says religious minorities, including Jews, face growing hostility, hate speech and state-favored Sunni policies since October 2023.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025|ByELI LEON

A Turkish Airlines airplane; illustrative.

Turkish Airlines weighs request to resume Israel flights - report

The decision would mark the end of a nearly two-year period without Turkish Airlines flights at Ben Gurion Airport.

OCTOBER 5, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Death of US-Turkish activist in West Bank 'non-accidental,' Washington Post claims

A Washington Post probe claims that Aysenur Eygi was killed by IDF fire over half an hour after when the Israeli military claimed.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, MAARIV

Israeli soldiers block the entrance to the village of Beita, in the West Bank on September 13, 2023,

Closed skies: No Turkish airline will land in Israel this year

No Turkish airlines will land in Israel this year. What does the halt in tourism mean for foreign relations and Erdogan's use of aviation as a political tool?

JULY 21, 2024ByMEIDAN BAR

Turkish embargo: Importer excludes Hyundai i10, i20, and Bayon

Colmobil seeks Turkish model import solutions; Kia and Mazda prices rise from increased Eastern shipments following Houthis attacks.

MAY 8, 2024ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!

Turkey finds no financial abuse by firm US targeted over Hamas ties

Turkey's Treasury said in a statement late on Monday that the Turkish financial system operated in full compliance with national laws and international obligations, monitored by several authorities.

DECEMBER 19, 2023ByREUTERS

Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak attends a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, April 10, 2019.

Local Turkish Jewish leader found dead after earthquake

Crews worked throughout the night to rescue his body, and at around 4:00 AM on Friday morning they successfully freed it from the ruins.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

SOME OF the devasation of this week’s deadly earthquake, in Kahramanmaras, Turkey.

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