Israel-Turkey relations

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 curtail Erdogan’s ambitions and shore up Egypt’s economic and political stability.

After the historic Netanyahu-Erdoğan phone call

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?

Erdoğan, Lapid To Meet as Israel Announces Ambassador

Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak in i24News (in French)

Israel-Turkey Relations (Kurdistan24)

Israel, Turkey, Greece

On Turkish-Israeli Relations

The resumption of diplomatic relations with Ankara is cause for celebration, but while Erdogan is in power, his country will stay hostile to Israel and back Hamas

Behind Turkey's ever-changing ties: Will Turkey invade Syria again?

Israel-Turkish Noramalization

Renewal of Israel-Turkey ties a ‘win-win’ for both countries and the region, say analysts

Israel and Turkey upgraded their relations back to the ambassadorial level

After the reconciliation with Israel what is next for the Turkish foreign policy?

Israel, Turkey to reappoint ambassadors, opening new chapter in relations

Don't fall for the Turkey illusion

Mavi Marmara flotilla: Spark of an Israel-Turkey diplomatic fallout

Making Sense of Israel, Erdoğan, and Turkey

Experts say ‘Jewish’ diplomacy was key in Turkey-Israel rapprochement

Experts Say ‘Jewish’ Diplomacy Played Key Role in Turkey-Israel Rapprochement

Iran pushed Turkey into Israel's arms

The Abraham Accords, Israel and Turkish-Indian normalization

Can a Renewed Alliance Between Israel and Turkey Stabilize the Middle East?

Turkish FM wraps up historic visit to Israel

Israel, Turkey Agree to Talks on Direct Flights Amid Signs of Rapprochement

Emphasis on Expanding Economic Ties as Israel, Turkey Renew Relations

Visiting Israel, Turkish foreign minister rehabilitates bilateral ties

FM’s visit shows Turkey eager to accelerate reconciliation, but Israel more cautious

Interview with Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Turkey’s foreign minister’s visit to Israel

In Turkish Charm Offensive, Jewish Life Is the New Selling Point

Interview of Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Turkey-Israel Relations

In Independence Day letter to Herzog, Erdogan wishes Israel prosperity, well-being

Israel warms to Turkey’s charm offensive

Turkey targets Israel with charm offensive as it angles to regain regional status

Turkey continues regional initiative with meetings with Israel, Egypt

For Israel, this is evidence that its self-reliance doctrine must be nourished with no illusions about foreign support in times of crisis. Moreover, Turkey probably sees NATO more positively since it borders Russia, pushing Ankara toward the West.

Herzog’s meeting with Erdogan represents a step towards Israel-Turkey normalization

Israeli president's visit to Turkey may herald new era in relations

Visit of President Herzog in Turkey

Mideast Friends-Turned-Foes Seek to Make Up in Shadow of War

Interview on Israel-Turkish Relations

Making connections between Hamas, UAE, Sheikh Jarrah and Israel-Turkey

How Should Israel Respond to Turkey’s Latest Charm Offensive?

Should Israel take Turkey's charm offensive at face value?

How should Israel respond to Turkey’s latest charm offensive?

A clear Turkish rationale for better relations with Israel is to weaken the strategic partnership between Jerusalem, Greece, and Cyprus and get access to Israel’s natural gas.

As Thaw in Turkish-Israeli Relations Appears to Be Deepening, What's Behind Recent Rapprochement?

Israeli President’s Planned Visit to Turkey Opens New Chapter in Relations

Israel: Expert warns against ‘fragile’ Turkey normalization

Israel wants Erdogan to act on Hamas

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on the Oknin affair

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on the Oknin affair

Couple’s ongoing detention likely means Turkish intel still fishing for Israeli info

Hostage diplomacy: How Israel became Turkey's victim

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on the Oknin affair

Normalization with Erdogan? Trust, but verify

News Analysis: Arrest of Israeli couple in Turkey tests bilateral ties
Interview with Prof. Efraim Inbar

Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak on Turkish Interior Minister Soylu's remarks on the Israeli couple

On the arrested Israeli couple in Turkey

Israeli officials fear Turkey’s Erdoğan will exploit imprisoned Israeli couple as political pawns
Interview with Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkish Paper: 15 Alleged Mossad Agents Arrested
Interview with Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak

Turkey’s Strong Rhetoric Against Israel Sets Back Attempt to Thaw Relations
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Israeli-Turkish relations have been set back five years.

Why Israel won’t follow Biden’s lead and recognize Armenian genocide
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Israel should keep itself distant from this debate. Recognition will not contribute to Israel’s national interest. On the contrary, it will create problems with Azerbaijan and Turkey.

Turkey irked over Israeli-Greek project for undersea power cable
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: Israel-Turkey relations could continue improving.

With gas alliance moored to Turkey tensions, Israel tacks toward energy security
Dr. Eran Lerman: The direction is to bring the Egyptians in, which will them resistant to Turkish blandishment, which seems to be increasing. Dr. Eytan Yanarocak: Erdogan is trying to mend the fences with Joe Biden.

Rare visit to Israel by Egypt’s oil minister sends signals to Biden, Erdogan
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: The trip, following similar delegations of Greek and Cypriot leaders, is intended to show that regional allies are united and coordinated when dealing with foes and friends, including President Biden.

Turkey and Israel Inch Closer Toward Reconciliation
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: There won’t be any major steps forward until the “crystallization” of the results of next month’s Israeli elections.

Israel still cool to gestures from Turkey
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: The Abraham Accords changed the geopolitical set-up in the region, and Israel is no longer the Middle East isolated state it used to be. Turkey must come to terms with this new situation.

Only the very optimistic could believe in real strategic cooperation between Erdogan’s regime and Jerusalem.

Getting inside Erdogan's head
Dr. Hay Eitan Cohen Yanarocak: The Turks are afraid of harsher American sanctions and they want help from the Israeli and Jewish lobbies, which they see as having a lot of sway in Washington. Their assumption is that renormalization with Israel will be a trust-building step for Washington, a kind of proof of good behavior.

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part II
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS look ahead at opportunities for cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.

The EastMed Dispute & its Implications for Israel, Part I
Dr. Eran Lerman and Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak of JISS analyze the factors roiling the Mediterranean region: the newly discovered gas resources in contested Exclusive Economic Zones, and the assertive policy of Turkey under Erdogan.

Israeli general calls for closer cooperation with Egypt against Turkey
Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman: Egypt and Israel are annoyed by Erdogan's ambition to establish a neo-Ottoman era, which is increasingly dangerous.

Erdogan: 'Jerusalem is our city, a city from us'
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: When Erdoğan lashes out, whether it be against Armenia, via military assistance to Azerbaijan, against Greece or by verbal attacks on Israel, we know that he is talking to his electoral base.

Under Erdogan's leadership, Turkey threatens the stability of the region and Israel’s interests too.

Turkey's bid to return to Ottoman-era glory endangers Israel and the region
Prof. Efraim Inbar: Erdoğan believes that Turkey has a great destiny and should be a world power.

Israel is unable to get directly involved in eastern Mediterranean hostilities, should they erupt. But it can and should cooperate closely with Greece in intelligence matters and arms acquisition and coordinate political action with Greece in Washington. The US stance largely will determine the practical scope of Erdogan’s ambitions.

Gaza Violence Exacerbates Israel-Turkey Rift.
Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak: At the end of the day, if you are supporting Hamas your relationship with Israel will be problematic.