Nov 15, 2022
Israel issues terror alert for Turkey
The travel warning comes in the wake of a deadly terror attack in Istanbul on 13 November. By Erin Viner “A Level 3 Travel Warning (an intermediate threat) has been…
Oct 28, 2022
Gantz, Erdoğan hold security talks
In the first such visit in over a decade, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar.…
Oct 01, 2022
A New Middle East
By Major General (res.) Yaakov Amidror Changing Israel’s relationship with Arab countries is vital for its regional legitimacy, but it is also in the best interests of the Arab world. Sunni…
Oct 01, 2022
Turkish-Israel ties: Far from a love story
By Prof. Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. The resumption of diplomatic relations with Ankara is cause for celebration, but while Erdogan is in power,…
Sep 21, 2022
Lapid meets regional leaders in US
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid is in New York to attend the opening of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). By Erin Viner The Israeli Premier…
Sep 20, 2022
Israel names female envoy to Turkey
Irit Lillian will serve as the first Israeli Ambassador to Turkey since 2018. By Erin Viner The appointment signals the rekindling of once-warm ties between the two countries. Lillian, who…
Sep 05, 2022
Turkish warship docks in Israel
The Kemal Reis (F-247) Barbaros-class frigate sailed to the coastal city of Haifa on Saturday as part of NATO maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea. By Erin Viner The visit is the…
Aug 18, 2022
Israel, Turkey restore full diplomatic ties
Jerusalem and Ankara will return ambassadors to each other's country following a steady improvement in relations. By Erin Viner "The resumption of relations with Türkiye is an important asset for…
Jun 28, 2022
Iran, Turkey reaffirm bond
The two countries reaffirmed their shared commitment to the Palestinians while working to repair strained ties. By Erin Viner Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu hosted his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian…
Jun 13, 2022
Israel foils attacks on Israelis in Turkey
The report comes amid renewed official warnings for Israelis to abstain from visiting Turkey. By Erin Viner Israeli and Turkish intelligence services recently foiled an Iranian plot to attack Israeli…