How to contain tensions between Israel and Türkiye in Syria
Relations between Israel and Türkiye are at one of their lowest points, and the rhetoric between the two countries continues to escalate. The latest point of friction came during Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara during the NATO Summit, when the American president went out of his way to praise his Tur»»»
From friends to foes: how Türkiye-Israel relations soured
Tensions between regional heavyweights Türkiye and Israel are such that some fear it could escalate into armed conflict, with Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean among the most likely theatres for such a scenario. Both sides see each other as a threat, but have so far avoided direct attacks, in par»»»
Why Israel-Türkiye relations have now hit rock bottom
In late June, Israel’s government moved to formally recognise the Armenian genocide at the hands of the Ottomans, ending decades of official hesitation. Needless to say, it does nothing for Israeli-Turkish relations, which have nosedived in recent years, with major disagreements over Gaza being a p»»»
Turkish-Israeli rivalry could determine the new Middle East
Türkiye first recognised Israel in 1949, shortly after Zionist leaders like David Ben-Gurion proclaimed a Jewish state in Palestine. In so doing, it became the first Muslim-majority nation to do so (Iran was the second, its recognition coming in 1950). Six decades later, trade was booming and relat»»»
One big happy family? NATO ‘survives’ Trump in Ankara
The latest North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit has come and gone in the Turkish capital of Ankara, with headlines dominated predictably by US President Donald Trump, who lashed out at his allies for not supporting him against Iran. Prior to the event, he said he considered not attendin»»»
Turkish envoy hails HH Father Amir’s enduring legacy
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to the State of Qatar HE Dr Mustafa Göksu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, describing his demise as a tremendous loss for Qatar, the Arab and Islamic worlds, a»»»
No: 132, 12 July 2026, Regarding the Participation of H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, in the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine
H.E. Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye, will participate in the Leaders’ Summit of the Coalition of the Willing on Ukraine to be held in Paris on 13 July 2026, on behalf of President Erdoğan.»»»
Erdoğan urges stronger Syria-Lebanon ties during talks with Lebanese PM
Ankara, July 10 (SANA) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Friday reaffirmed Türkiye’s continued diplomatic efforts to support Lebanon’s security and stability, stressing the importance of fostering strong and balanced good-neighborly relations between Beirut and Damascus for the benefit of t»»»
As Elections Loom, Netanyahu Becoming More Untamed: Turkey Might Be Israel’s New Front
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is deeply troubled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s hints that he may sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. These state-of-the-art aircraft could significantly erode Israel’s military advantage in the region. Netanyahu is clearly alarmed about Trump’s growing a»»»
Hungary joins the European Public Prosecutor's Office
Today, the European Commission adopted a decision confirming Hungary’s participation in the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), following Hungary’s request to join it in May 2026. With today’s decision, Hungary will now be the 25th Member State to join the EPPO, reflecting its renewed commi»»»