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War of words escalates as Turkey accuses Israel of genocide, Jerusalem brands Erdogan antisemitic

Ankara likens Israeli public diplomacy to Nazi propaganda, while Israel accuses Erdogan of backing Hamas, jailing political rivals and fueling regional instability

Itamar Eichner | 08.30.26

ארכיון 17.4 נשיא סוריה אחמד א שרע עם נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן ב אנטליה

Erdogan says ‘provocations’ won't deter Turkey as Israel tensions rise

Without naming Israel, Turkish president vows Ankara will stay its course as tensions deepen over Syria and Jerusalem warns against a Turkish military buildup there

ynet | 08.26.26

Erdogan’s Turkey is no Iran, but Israel cannot ignore the warning signs

Opinion: Turkey is now the Muslim Brotherhood’s most powerful state, pairing Erdogan’s Islamist ideology with formidable military power; it is not Iran, but its rhetoric is increasingly beginning to sound like it

Ben-Dror Yemini | 08.25.26

And now Turkey: Netanyahu risks an eighth front in Israel’s forever war

Opinion: Public threats and political posturing are replacing quiet diplomacy, as Netanyahu’s government turns another manageable dispute into a dangerous confrontation and risks adding yet another crisis to Israel’s seemingly endless cycle of war

Shimon Shiffer | 08.23.26

אנקרה נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ עם נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן

Time to question Israel’s warnings of a new Sunni axis

Opinion: Israeli decision-makers are warning of a 'new Sunni axis' led by Turkey; with suspicions of political motives, the public should question what is really true

Dr. Michael Milshtein | 08.23.26

Erdogan’s legal jihad: Why Turkey’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu attacks Israeli sovereignty

Opinion: Ankara is no longer just hosting Hamas leadership and meddling across Syria; Erdogan is now weaponizing international legal institutions to paralyze Israel’s military command, delegitimize the IDF and subvert Western legal norms

Amine Ayoub | 08.22.26

Israel defends Syria strike, warns against Turkish military expansion

Israel says it struck a Syrian base to prevent a Turkish military buildup near its border, citing Turkey’s presence across roughly 5% of Syria and Erdogan’s calls for Israel’s destruction

Itamar Eichner | 08.21.26

תומאס ברק מקורב של דונלד טראמפ נעצר מואשם שפעל כסוכן זר של איחוד האמירויות

'Erdogan’s man'? Why Trump envoy Tom Barrack is angering Israel

Israel is wary of Trump envoy Tom Barrack, seen in Jerusalem as too close to Erdogan and focused on integrating Syria into the region; Officials say a war with Turkey is unlikely but warn tensions must not spiral

Itamar Eichner | 08.20.26

Syria airfield attack sends warning to Erdogan and al-Sharaa

Analysis: The strike in northeast Syria likely served the same strategic goal as the 2025 T4 attack: warning Erdogan where Israel’s red line lies and telling al-Sharaa not to let Turkish air defenses restrict Israeli freedom of action

Ron Ben-Yishai | 08.18.26

נשיא טורקיה רג'פ טאיפ ארדואן עם נשיא לבנון ג'וזף עאון ב אנקרה

Turkey’s growing footprint in Lebanon: Military ties, aid and Erdogan’s regional ambitions

Ankara is expanding its role in Lebanon through security cooperation, humanitarian projects and civilian aid networks, raising concerns in Israel over Turkey’s growing influence near its borders

Lior Ben Ari | 08.09.26

Turkey eyes expanded role in Lebanon security as UN peacekeeping mission nears end

Turkey expressed interest in joining a future Lebanon security initiative after the UN peacekeeping mission expires, as Erdogan pledged support for Lebanese sovereignty, economic recovery and the army

AP | 07.30.26

ארדואן על כריכת הספר | צילום: מתוך אתר נשיאות טורקיה

Erdogan’s strategy to legitimize Hamas through law and global advocacy

A 769-page book published by Turkey’s presidency accuses Israel of ‘genocide’ and ‘war crimes,’ while a new JCAP report warns it outlines a broader plan to expand Ankara’s influence in Gaza, Jerusalem and a future Palestinian security system

Gilad Cohen | 07.20.26

טראמפ וארדואן בטקס קבלת פנים באנקרה לפני פסגת נאט"ו

Erdogan’s neo-Ottoman vision takes shape across Africa

Opinion: Ankara is combining military bases, arms exports and ‘drone diplomacy’ with embassies, air routes and religious influence to build regional power, forcing Israel to develop a broader strategy with its Abraham Accords partners

Roy Binyamini | 07.13.26

The 2033 autocratic blueprint: inside Erdogan’s coming constitutional maneuver

Analysis: How Ankara plans to weaponize a constitutional loophole for another decade of absolute rule, and the rising cost of Western complacency

Amine Ayoub | 07.13.26

'3-0 victory': Turkey’s roundabout deal may clear way for F-35s

Ankara reportedly looking to sell its Russian-made S-400 defense system, potentially lifting US sanctions, restoring access to stealth jets and securing advanced engines for its indigenous fighter jet program

ynet | 07.10.26