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 25, 2023
Israel prepares for conflict with Iran
The defense establishment in Jerusalem identifies negative trends in Iran which could force a preemptive military response. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confidently asserted that…
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…
May 05, 2023
Iranian, Syrian leaders hold talks
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met counterpart Bashar al-Assad in Damascus in the first visit by an Iranian head of state since Syria's civil war began in 2011, in move that…
Feb 28, 2023
Egypt, Syria, Turkey repair ties
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry met with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu yesterday – marking the first visit by a top official to Damascus in a…
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…
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…
Dec 16, 2022
The Libyan EEZ Challenge: Israel Should Reject Turkey’s Claims in the Eastern Mediterranean
The delineation of the Libyan and Turkish Exclusive Economic Zones was and remains essential not only for Israel and Egypt but also for others in the region who seek to…
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 29, 2022
Turkey preparing Syria offensive
The northern part of Syria has been hit by intensive artillery and aerial bombardments by Turkish forces, which are amassing along the shared border ahead of an expected invasion. By…