Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Recep Tayyip Erdogan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
After Qatar controversy, Guy Hochman heads back to the World Cup
Guy Hochman has flown to the United States to begin a new World Cup project ahead of 2026. After the controversy and threats he faced in Qatar in 2022, he says he will again focus…
Israel to Consider Official Recognition of the Armenian Genocide
Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will ask the Israeli government to recognize the Armenian Genocide and condemn denial of it. The proposal comes as tensions with Turkey rise over regi…
Israel Worried Trump May Sell F-35 Jets to Turkey, Citing Risks to Air Force Freedom of Action
Israeli defense officials are alarmed by Donald Trump’s indication that he may sell F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it could hurt the Israeli Air Force’s freedom of action. The repor…
White House Pushes $700 Million Engine Deal for Turkey Despite Congressional Backlash
The White House is preparing a more than $700 million sale of General Electric jet engines to Turkey to support its KAAN fighter program. The move, intended as a political gesture…
Israeli Navy Eyes Turkey as a Growing Maritime Rival Amid Eastern Mediterranean Tensions
An Israeli naval near-miss with Turkish warships off Cyprus has accelerated concerns that Turkey is becoming a maritime adversary. Israel is responding with new naval procurement…
Israel Warns Against Replacing Hezbollah With Syrian or Turkish Backers in Lebanon
A Channel 14 political column says Israel is alarmed by talk of Syrian forces entering Lebanon, potentially backed by Turkey and encouraged by Donald Trump’s regional diplomacy. I…
Cabinet Minister Eli Cohen Signals Hard Line on Lebanon, Gaza and Erdogan
Eli Cohen, Israel’s cabinet minister, said on Radio Kol Berama that Israel would reject any American request to withdraw from southern Lebanon and would respond to attacks on nort…
U.S. Weighs F-35 Return for Turkey as Trump Courts Erdogan
The Trump administration is reviewing a possible return of Turkey to the F-35 program and a separate engine sale for Turkey’s KAAN fighter. Trump linked the move to his close ties…
Professor: Iran Faces a Serious Turkish Rival in Lebanon
Prof. Uzi Rabi told 103FM that the West is being outmaneuvered by Iran and warned that the emerging deal and oversight structure favor Tehran. He said Erdogan likely did not plan…
Contract Worker for Defense Ministry Killed in Building Collapse in Gaza
Raad Abu al-Qia'an, a contract worker for Israel’s Defense Ministry, was killed Tuesday in a building collapse in Jabaliya, Gaza. The IDF said he died in an operational accident w…
Trump Says He Kept Erdogan Out of a War with Iran
Donald Trump said he prevented Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan from joining a war on Iran’s side and praised him as a strong leader. He also hinted at a possible arms deal with Turk…
Hamat Leaves Turkey as Israeli Corporate Presence Shrinks Further
Hamat is closing its Turkish subsidiary in Izmir, deepening the retreat of Israeli business from Turkey. The company’s exit comes as trade between the two countries has collapsed…
Erdogan Accuses Israel of Trying to Sabotage U.S.-Iran Deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused Israel in parliament of trying to sabotage the U.S.-Iran agreement and stir new regional conflict. He said Turkey will keep backing…
Al-Sharaa Rejects Syrian Military Role in Lebanon Despite Trump Hints
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected any Syrian military role in Lebanon after Donald Trump suggested Damascus could confront Hezbollah. Al-Sharaa said Syria seeks to be part…
Turkey and Italy test fighter jet control of autonomous drone swarms
Turkey and Italy successfully tested a manned fighter jet controlling an autonomous drone swarm in flight. The trial, held at BAYKAR’s center in Çorlu, showed a Turkish Kizilelma…
Meloni and Trump Clash Over an Insult, National Pride and Politics
Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump are locked in a public dispute after Trump mocked her in an Italian TV interview. Meloni says he invented the story, while his comments have raised…
Despite Turkey's Boycott, Some Israeli Companies Keep Trading There
Despite Turkey's boycott, several Israeli companies continue operating there through subsidiaries, local manufacturing and indirect supply routes. Trade has fallen sharply, with I…
Turkey speeds up its multi-layered 'Steel Dome' air defense project
Turkey is fast-tracking its “Steel Dome” air defense project, a multi-layered system inspired by Israel and the U.S. Aselsan has set aside about $900 million for the effort, with…
Syrian President Rejects Trump's Suggestion That Damascus Handle Hezbollah
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa rejected Donald Trump’s suggestion that Syria should take over the Hezbollah file in Lebanon. He said Damascus will help only peacefully and not b…
Turkish State-Friendly Media Says Israel’s Power Is Fading, While Turkey Is Rising
Turkish pro-government media used two broadcasts to claim Israel and the United States are weakening after the Gaza and Iran wars. The commentators also praised Turkey’s future as…
Spain-Turkey court cooperation deal draws criticism over human rights double standards
Spain’s Constitutional Court signed a cooperation agreement with Turkey’s top constitutional court in Ankara this week. The deal aims to deepen legal dialogue and strengthen insti…
Hamat to Halt Manufacturing in Turkey After Years of Losses
Hamat will shut its self-owned sanitary ware production in Turkey after years of losses, citing weak demand, Erdogan's boycott of trade with Israel, and fierce import competition…
Why Turkey Is Emerging as a Far Bigger Military Challenge than Iran
The article says Turkey has become a far greater military challenge than Iran because of its NATO-sized armed forces, advanced domestic arms industry, and expanding regional milit…
Trump unveils Qatar-donated Air Force One and thanks the emir
Trump unveiled a Qatar-donated Boeing 747-8 as the new Air Force One and thanked Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for the gift. He said the $400 million aircraft replaces the old pre…
Israel Won Major Battlefield Gains Against Iran, but the Diplomacy Left It Weaker
Israel’s June 2025 campaign inflicted major damage on Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military-industrial systems, but the U.S.-brokered ceasefire left Tehran stronger politically an…
German report says Turkish spying is Berlin's most active foreign threat
A leaked German parliamentary report says Turkey’s MIT is one of the most active foreign intelligence threats in Germany, especially in Berlin. It cites espionage, cyber operation…
Former Navy Chief Warns Israel to Prepare for a Long Fight With Iran
Eliezer Marom warned that Israel should prepare for repeated wars with Iran lasting days or weeks. He criticized a developing ceasefire deal involving Lebanon and Iran, the US rol…
Trump Arrives Late, Meloni Quits Smoking as G7 Leaders Trade Off-Message Moments in France
G7 leaders met in Évian-les-Bains, France, from Monday to Wednesday, where microphones captured off-the-record jokes and exchanges, including Trump’s late arrival and Meloni’s smo…
Iran Strikes Kurdish Opposition Camp in Northern Iraq After Ceasefire Deal Announcement
Iran struck an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp near Erbil in northern Iraq on Tuesday, its first attack since the US-Iran war-ending deal was announced. Kurdish groups fear they a…
Meloni Says She Quit Smoking After One Month, Reviving Her Famous Quip
At the G7 summit in France, Giorgia Meloni revealed on a hot mic that she quit smoking about a month ago. The exchange revived her past joke that quitting would make her “kill som…
Israel Alarmed by Trump Suggestion That Syria Handle Hezbollah
Israel is alarmed by Donald Trump’s idea that Syria should handle Hezbollah, seeing it as the worst-case scenario. Officials say the move could strengthen Turkish influence and ha…
Foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority keep operating from Jerusalem
Three foreign consulates serving the Palestinian Authority continue to operate from Jerusalem, not Ramallah, prompting criticism in Israel. The report named Spain, Turkey and Fran…
Syria Rejects Trump-Backed Idea of Military Action Against Hezbollah
Syria is rejecting a Trump-era idea that it might militarily help weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon. Syrian officials say President Ahmed al-Sharaa fears appearing to protect Israel and…
Trump Attacks Netanyahu and Says Syria Could Handle Hezbollah
Donald Trump, speaking in Evian during the G7 summit, attacked Benjamin Netanyahu, praised Iran’s leadership, and said a U.S.-Iran deal would block any nuclear weapon. He also sug…
Israel Should Stop Relying on One American Ally, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel has become too dependent on one U.S. political camp and must diversify its alliances. It argues that the Trump era showed personal ties are not…
Knesset Rejects Three No-Confidence Motions as Lapid Slams Netanyahu in Fiery Speech
The Knesset on Monday rejected three opposition no-confidence motions, each far short of the 61 votes required. Yair Lapid used the debate to deliver a harsh attack on Benjamin Ne…
World Leaders Welcome U.S.-Iran Deal, With Europe Pushing for Hormuz Security
World leaders welcomed the preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement as a potential boost to regional stability and global trade. European leaders backed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, whi…
Israeli leaders blast US-Iran deal as strategic setback
Israeli politicians harshly criticized the new US-Iran agreement, calling it a strategic setback and warning it could constrain Israel. Some Israeli ministers insisted the deal do…
Lapid Blasts Netanyahu Over Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal, Calls It a Historic Failure
Yair Lapid accused Benjamin Netanyahu of a catastrophic failure over a reported emerging U.S.-Iran deal. He listed 13 strategic, diplomatic, military, and political mistakes and s…
Greek Prime Minister Warns Turkey Over Maritime Claims, Cites Strong Ties With Israel
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Turkish Opposition Figure Says Ankara Is Preparing for War, With Israel as Likely Target
Abdullah Bozkurt of Nordic Monitor says Erdogan’s Turkey is preparing for a possible future conflict, with Israel the likeliest target. He cites emergency powers, military changes…
Report: Trump Delayed Iran Strike After Gulf States Urged Caution
Politico reported that Trump paused a planned strike on Iran after leaders from Qatar, the UAE and Pakistan urged restraint. Trump then said a deal with Tehran could be signed wit…
Daily life in Iran has become a nightmare as Israelis and Americans brace for what comes next
A Hebrew opinion-and-features roundup focuses on Iran, Trump’s mixed signals on possible strikes, and broader regional tensions. It also includes separate items on deportation fea…
Trump Hails Near-Complete Iran Deal as Tehran Plays It Down
Donald Trump said the U.S. had effectively reached a deal with Iran, though he also said the paperwork was still being finalized. Iran said talks were advanced but not finished, a…
World Cup Opens in Mexico City With High Price Tags and Early Surprises
The 2026 World Cup opened in Mexico City with an opening ceremony and a stadium described as serving wealthy fans. South Korea beat Czechia 2-1, Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0…
Turkey-Israel Expert Says Erdogan’s Tone Has Hardened, Not His Policy
Dr. Nimrod Goren says Erdogan has mainly sharpened his anti-Israel rhetoric, not changed policy. He argues both Turkey and Israel inflate the threat, but a military clash is still…
Erdogan: Those Who Follow Hitler’s Path Will End Like Other Tyrants
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacked Israel and compared it to Hitler. He said that those who follow Hitler's path will end like other tyrants in history, and added tha…
Turkey’s Interests Map Behind Erdogan’s Unusual Attack
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply criticized Israel and said its actions in Syria, Lebanon and the eastern Mediterranean threaten Turkey. Israeli and expert sources s…
