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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."

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.
Carrier Air Wing 1 conducts routine flight operations from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, February 1, 2025; illustrative.

US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis

Supporters of ousted Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel react as riot police enter the party’s headquarters to evict its leadership after authorities ordered enforcement of a court ruling removing them from the building, in Ankara, Turkey, May 24, 2026.

Turkey lurches into political crisis with crackdown on opposition - analysis


Turkey, Israel foil Iranian assassination attempt on Israeli businessman - report

The target of the operation was an Israeli businessman, in retaliation for the killing of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh in 2020.

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

Turkey says it will not abandon Palestinian support for closer ties to Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says Turkey won't abandon their commitment to a Palestinian state for closer ties with Israel, ahead of President Herzog's planned visit to Israel in March.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a joint news conference with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, in Manama, Bahrain, January 31, 2022.

Israeli, Turkish foreign ministers talk for first time in 13 years

The call comes days after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan continued in his friendlier messages towards Israel.

 Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett, Minister of Foreign Affairs Yair Lapid and Minister of Defense Benny Gantz seen during a discussion on the Electricity Law connecting to Arab and Bedouin towns, during a plenum session in the assembly hall of the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, January 5, 20

Erdogan planning steps to improve relations with Israel

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made the remarks after meeting with the UAE's leader, which was followed by a $10 million investment plan.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey October 16, 2021

Hostage diplomacy: How Israel became Turkey's victim

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: What happened to the Oaknins raises enormously troubling questions about Turkey, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s use of “hostage diplomacy,” and the safety of Israelis.

 MORDI AND NATALI Oaknin stand outside their home in Modi’in yesterday following their release from a Turkish jail.

Singer who performed at anti-Zionist event wants to represent Israel for Eurovision

Linet received harsh criticism from Israeli audiences as a result of this information.

A PROJECTION of the Eurovision stage that is currently under construction

Israel-Turkey relations: Time for change gov't to fix ties - opinion

Improved ties with Turkey would expand Israel’s options in the Mediterranean – from Turkey to Morocco – and its ability to play a key role in the region.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020

Turkish ruling party wants to improve Israel ties after presidents' call

Celik singled out the Palestinians as one of many issues Turkey wants to discuss with Israel, adding that areas such as tourism and trade should be a "win-win" for both nations.

TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his wife greet their supporters during the Grand Congress of his ruling AK Party in Ankara last month.

Turkey's Sinem Tezyapar deserves Israel’s support - opinion

Tezyapar’s views definitely have little in common with the Muslim Brotherhood’s antisemitic animus that informs Hamas, Erdogan and the Qataris.

Sinem Tezyapar, the peace activist jailed in Istanbul.

Turkey prepares to clash with Israel, Greece and EU over East Med

Ankara’s goal is to break up Israel’s relations. It has also sought to entice Egypt with claims of reconciliation in the last month.

 Turkish seismic research vessel Oruc Reis sails in the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, October 3, 2018