Feb 06, 2023
Hundreds die in Turkey, Syria earthquake
One of the first nations to offer aid was Israel, where two massive earthquakes were also felt. By Erin Viner A 7.8 overnight earthquake in southern Turkey, the worst to…
Jan 12, 2023
Israel greets new Turkish envoy
For the first time since the restoration of full diplomatic relations, President Isaac Herzog formally received the credentials of the Ambassador of Turkey, Şakir Özkan Torunlar. By Erin Viner Torunlar…
Jan 04, 2023
MK Temple Mt. visit enrages Palestinians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to the controversy by repeating his pledge to uphold the so-called ‘Status Quo’ at the holy site. By Erin Viner Fury by Palestinians and…
Dec 12, 2022
Israel, Turkey advance trade ties
The historic summit convenes to continue the momentum of enhancing bilateral economic relations. By Erin Viner A delegation from 60 import firms, members of the Federation of Israeli Chambers of…
Nov 23, 2022
Possible thaw in Egypt-Turkey tensions
Leaders of both countries met briefly at the World Cup in Qatar. By Erin Viner The office of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan released a photograph taken on Sunday of…
Nov 15, 2022
Israel issues terror alert for Turkey
The travel warning comes in the wake of a deadly terror attack in Istanbul on 13 November. By Erin Viner “A Level 3 Travel Warning (an intermediate threat) has been…
Oct 28, 2022
Gantz, Erdoğan hold security talks
In the first such visit in over a decade, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar.…
Oct 01, 2022
A New Middle East
By Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror Changing Israel’s relationship with Arab countries is vital for its regional legitimacy, but it is also in the best interests of the Arab world. Sunni…
Oct 01, 2022
Turkish-Israel ties: Far from a love story
By Prof. Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. The resumption of diplomatic relations with Ankara is cause for celebration, but while Erdogan is in power,…
Sep 21, 2022
Lapid meets regional leaders in US
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid is in New York to attend the opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). By Erin Viner The Israeli Premier…