May 25, 2022
Turkish FM makes rare visit to Israel
Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu is on a two-day trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories that marks the first visit by a Turkish Foreign Minister in 15 years. By Erin Viner Israeli…
May 03, 2022
Erdoğan congratulates Israel on Independence
The rare sentiments were expressed in a letter President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan sent to his Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog. By Erin Viner “On the occasion of the National Day of…
Apr 20, 2022
Hamas trying to ignite violence in Jerusalem
"Over the past week, a Hamas-led incitement campaign has been waged against Israel,” stated Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner The Israeli leader made the…
Apr 01, 2022
Turkey “very hopeful” for energy deal with Israel
Jerusalem and Ankara have in recent weeks been working to mend their long-strained ties, and energy has emerged as a potential area of cooperation. By Erin Viner Turkish President Recep…
Mar 10, 2022
Herzog, Erdoğan work to repair Israeli-Turkish ties
The state visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey marks the first such trip by an Israeli leader since 2008 as the regional rivals seek to overcome years of…
Mar 03, 2022
Turkey calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
NATO member Turkey shares a maritime border with Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea. Though careful to maintains good ties with both nations, Turkey has branded Russia’s 24 February…
Feb 18, 2022
Turks in Israel ahead of Herzog visit
A team of senior officials from Ankara have traveled to the region ahead of the slated visit by Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Turkey. By Erin Viner The Turkish delegation…
Feb 10, 2022
Turkey: won’t prioritize Israel over Palestinians
Despite recent overtures toward repairing ties with Jerusalem, Ankara announced that it will not turn its back on its commitment to the establishment of a future Palestinian state. By Erin…
Feb 04, 2022
Turkey slams Greece over migrant deaths
The condemnation follows the deaths of 19 people due to frigid temperatures this week, just within the Turkish border. By Erin Viner Turkish Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu announced discovery of…
Feb 01, 2022
Turkey-Armenia Normalization: A Quest for Realism
Ironically, the American recognition of the Armenian genocide removed an obstacle for Armenia and Turkey to move forward. - By Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak, Expert on modern Turkey Armenian…