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Israeli rhetoric on Turkey is increasingly shaping Ankara's view of tensions over Syria - analysis
After the founding of Israel, Turkey became the first Muslim-majority country to recognize Israel. Israel and Turkey had good relations until the rise of the AKP party in the early 2000s.
Trump's message about Turkey goes beyond F-35s, shows new balance in Mediterranean - analysis
US to lift Turkey sanctions, decide on sale of F-35 fighter jets, Trump says ahead of NATO summit
German FM backs Israel after Turkish counterpart’s ‘genocide incitement’ remarks
Erdogan: 'Israel must not be allowed to spread smell of gunpowder and blood in our region again'
The Turkish president added that "any solution that does not rely on the countries of the region will not be sustainable."
Turkey grows stronger, hostility towards Israel increasing, academic expert warns
Prof. Yossi Shain addressed Israel’s recognition of the Armenian genocide, noting the issue has become political, and referred to what appears to be Turkey’s growing power as a result.
Israel officially recognizes Armenian Genocide after decades of diplomatic friction - analysis
Israel’s recognition of the genocide has been decades in the making. It's been a strange aspect of Israel’s history that, for many years, the Armenian genocide was downplayed in official circles.
Trump hints at plan to help modernize Turkey's airforce, reviewing giving Erdogan F-35 fighter jets
The issue generating the greatest concern in Israel is the possibility that Turkey could eventually regain access to the F-35 stealth fighter program.
‘Grant me the governorship of Jerusalem’: Turkish Interior Minister prays for control of Israel
Referring to the fall of the Assad regime, the interior minister said he hoped he would see Jerusalem “liberated” in the same way Damascus was, and that one day “those lands will be ours once again."
Israeli-Turkish tensions continue to grow as Ankara prepares to launch new flotilla
Diplomatic officials are working behind the scenes to defuse tensions, and Israel is currently utilizing diplomatic channels with Turkey to try to prevent the flotilla from setting sail.
Iran war pushes Israel-Turkey rift into more dangerous phase - analysis
Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation.
'Israel cannot live without hostility': Turkey warns Israel may target it next
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's remarks came just a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply escalated rhetoric by threatening possible military action against the Jewish state.
Turkish gov't demands caution against foreign intervention in Iran amid nationwide protests
NATO member Turkey does not wish to see chaos in Iran, with Omer Celik, spokesperson for Turkey's ruling AK Party, saying that "these problems must be resolved through the internal dynamics."
While Turkey gives Hamas sanctuary, Israel cannot allow access to Gaza or Jerusalem - analysis
If Turkey wants operational access to Israel, it should first remove Hamas’s operational access to Turkey. Until then, Israel cannot afford to allow Turkish influence near.
