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Israel-Turkey relations

Israel-Turkey relations have fluctuated over the years, shaped by political shifts and regional conflicts. While the two countries maintain economic and strategic ties, diplomatic tensions—especially regarding the Palestinian issue—have often strained their relationship. However, recent efforts at normalization signal potential areas for cooperation in trade, energy, and regional security.

Erdoğan’s New Front: Exploiting Israel for Regional and Domestic Leverage

By framing Israel as a national security threat, the Turkish President deflects attention from the...

October 7 and the Collapse of Israeli-Turkish Normalization

The loss of Israel’s strong-state image in Ankara, together with Erdogan’s short-term need to deflect...

The future of Israel’s policy in the Eastern Mediterranean

The future of Israel’s policy in the Eastern Mediterranean...

Turkish-Israeli Relations Take a Major Step Forward

Turkish-Israeli Relations Take a Major Step Forward...

The game changers in Israeli-Turkish relations

The post-Abraham Accords strategic environment in the Middle East and Azerbaijan’s emergence as a common...

Israel’s Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean:The Tango with Turkey Has Limits

The first foreign minister to visit Greece after the swearing-in of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ new government...

Countdown to Erdogan – Netanyahu summit in Turkey

Countdown to Erdogan - Netanyahu summit in Turkey...

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...

After the historic Netanyahu-Erdoğan phone call

After the historic Netanyahu-Erdoğan phone call...

Israel’s Gantz Lands in Ankara to Meet Turkish Defense Minister in Sign of Warming Ties

Israel’s Gantz Lands in Ankara to Meet Turkish Defense Minister in Sign of Warming Ties...

Can Gantz’s visit to Ankara be considered a milestone in Israeli-Turkish relations?

Can Gantz's visit to Ankara be considered a milestone in Israeli-Turkish relations?...

Erdoğan, Lapid To Meet as Israel Announces Ambassador

Erdoğan, Lapid To Meet as Israel Announces Ambassador...

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