May 29, 2023
Erdoğan claims win in Turkish vote
The reelected President garnered a slight majority of ballots in the country’s run-off vote yesterday. By Erin Viner Israeli President Isaac Herzog was among the first world leaders to…
May 15, 2023
Turkey holds elections
As none of the candidates reached the 50% threshold needed for an outright win during yesterday’s vote, a runoff will be held on 28 May. By Erin Viner The vote…
Feb 21, 2023
Turkey, Syria hit by 3rd quake in 2 weeks
Tremors were also in Israel. By Erin Viner The epicenter of Monday’s 6.3 earthquake was near the southern Turkish city of Antakya. It struck at a depth of just 2…
Feb 16, 2023
IDF wraps up Turkey mission
The Israeli military’s “Olive Branches” Humanitarian Aid Delegation has returned home upon completion of the mission. By Erin Viner Israel was one of the first nations to offer aid following…
Feb 08, 2023
World rushes to help Turkey, Syria
[Ed. Note / Update: As of 9 February, there are over 400 members of Israel's Olive Branches delegation on the ground helping rescue and relief efforts in Turkey, along with…
Feb 06, 2023
Hundreds die in Turkey, Syria earthquake
[Ed. Note: Thousands have reportedly died in the tragedy since the publishing of this article]. One of the first nations to offer aid was Israel, where two massive earthquakes were…
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…