Turkey
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Turkey, 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…
Shane Larkin set to join Fenerbahce in unusual self-financed move
Shane Larkin is set to leave Anadolu Efes for Fenerbahce in an unusual transfer. The 33-year-old will reportedly pay $400,000 himself to be released and accept a lower salary on a…
Report: Iran Eyes Billions in Revenue From the Strait of Hormuz
Iran is exploring a plan to monetize the Strait of Hormuz after wartime disruption to shipping. The proposal could bring roughly $40 billion a year and give Tehran new control ove…
Hamas Tries to Push Gaza Onto the Iran-US Talks Agenda
Hamas said its deputy Arab and Islamic relations chief, Basem Naim, spoke this week with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi about Gaza and the Iran-US talks. Hamas sources sa…
Fenerbahce Releases Four Players After Landing Three New Signings
Fenerbahce released four players on Thursday to make room for expected additions, including Shane Larkin, Shaq Shields and Braxton Key. The departures include Maccabi Tel Aviv can…
Israel Faces a Deepening Trap in Lebanon Amid Diplomatic Pressure
The article says Israel is trapped in southern Lebanon by U.S.-Iranian diplomacy, while Hezbollah strengthens and international monitoring fails. It warns that pressure for a quic…
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…
Fenerbahce Arranges Three New Deals in One Night, Led by Shane Larkin
Fenerbahce reportedly completed three signings in about an hour as it builds for a new EuroLeague title push. Shane Larkin is set to join from Anadolu Efes after turning down Red…
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…
Security officials say Iran is rebuilding terror infrastructure in the West Bank under ceasefire cover
Israeli security officials say Iran is trying to rebuild terror infrastructure in the West Bank during the ceasefire. They warn that, with Lebanon receding as a front, Tehran is s…
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…
Turkish Drone Maker to Fund Scholarships for Palestinian Students
Baykar, Turkey’s biggest drone maker, signed an agreement to fund scholarships for Palestinian students studying in Turkey. The article also reports a surge in Indian defense expo…
Deniz Undav Becomes Germany’s Surprise Football Hero Amid Political Tensions
Deniz Undav, Germany’s Kurdish-Yezidi heritage striker, has become a national favorite after scoring twice in a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. His late-blooming career, Stuttgart succe…
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…
Mike James Set to Join Dubai in Major EuroLeague Move
Mike James has agreed to join Dubai after his Barcelona move fell through. The club is building an expensive EuroLeague roster and also tried to sign Shane Larkin, who chose to st…
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…
Turkey’s Replay Request Rejected After Paraguay Referee-Swatch Incident
Turkey asked FIFA for a replay after a Paraguay player wore the referee’s watch during their World Cup 2026 match. FIFA refused, saying the referee was not actually prevented from…
Bellingham Incident Sparks Debate Over FIFA’s New Mouth-Covering Rule
Jude Bellingham avoided punishment after covering his mouth during England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup. The decision, compared with a Paraguay player’s red card fo…
Netherlands Aim to Top Group as Germany Rotates for Decisive World Cup Round
The Netherlands can clinch first place in their group by beating Tunisia, while Germany have already won their group and may rotate heavily against Ecuador. The United States face…
Report: Hapoel Tel Aviv Could Need 80 Million Euros for a EuroLeague Franchise Deal
Hapoel Tel Aviv is expected to play in the 2026/27 EuroLeague season, but a Spanish report says securing a long term place could cost 80 million euros. The report says the league…
Report: Diarra has agreed terms with Kasimpasa, not Hapoel Tel Aviv
Tiemoko Diarra is reportedly set to join Kasimpasa, ending Hapoel Tel Aviv’s hopes of signing him. The 23-year-old winger, formerly of Hapoel Haifa and Reims, reached an agreement…
Bonzie Colson Nears Two-Year Return to Maccabi Tel Aviv
Maccabi Tel Aviv expects Bonzie Colson to sign a two-year return deal worth about $1.5 million per season. The forward, 30, is also being pursued by Olympiacos, but Maccabi believ…
Jared Harper Extends with Hapoel Jerusalem After Intense Negotiations
Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract for three more seasons in a deal worth about $5 million. The club overcame interest from other EuroLeague teams, including Fe…
Qatar and Turkey Stage Large Urban Warfare and Riot-Control Drill in Doha
Qatar and Turkey completed a joint ground exercise in Doha this week focused on urban warfare and riot control. The drill was meant to improve operational readiness and coordinati…
NATO chief visits White House in last-ditch bid to keep Trump in the alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is meeting Donald Trump at the White House to try to prevent a U.S. exit from NATO. The talks come amid tensions over Iran, European base access…
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…
Fogel Files Police Complaint Over Abbas’s 2018 Turkey Appearance With Hamas and Islamic Jihad Figures
Tzvika Fogel filed a police complaint against Mansour Abbas after Channel 14 aired footage showing Abbas with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures at a 2018 conferen…
Yitzhak Brick Says Israel Faces Its Worst Security Crisis Ever
Reserve Maj. Gen. Yitzhak Brick said Israel is in its worst security situation ever, warning that the army is too depleted to secure clear victories. He urged holding defensive li…
Larkin’s Future in Istanbul Turns into a Tug of War
Shane Larkin is at the center of a transfer dispute involving Anadolu Efes, Crvena zvezda, and Fenerbahce. Serbian and Turkish reports say Anadolu has one agreement in place but i…
Israeli Knesset Delegates Denounce Effort to Expel Israel from Council of Europe
Merav Ben Ari and Boaz Bismuth appeared by video before a Council of Europe committee debating whether to expel Israel. The first hearing ended with a report to the plenary assemb…
Europe Braces for Peak Heat Wave as UK Schools Close
Europe is entering the peak of a severe heat wave, with alerts across the west and center of the continent. Schools in Britain are closing or shortening days, while France has rep…
Turkish Singer Mehmet Das Returns to Israel for Jerusalem Festival Performance
Turkish singer Mehmet Daş will perform this week at the Jerusalem East and West Festival in Jerusalem. He said his 13-year relationship with Israeli audiences is based on music, n…
Canadian authorities confirm death of Michel Mizrahi after Montreal shooting
Michael Mizrahi died after being critically wounded in a shooting in Montreal, ZAKA said Tuesday. Canadian officials described the case as internal and not being handled as terror…
Mansour Abbas Clash Triggers Walkout on Israeli TV Panel
On Monday’s Channel 14 show "The Patriots," Itamar Fleischman harshly attacked MK Mansour Abbas over a photo from a Turkey conference. After a verbal clash with Guy Maroz, Maroz w…
Turkey and Egypt Deepen Ties After Joint Air Drill Near Israel
Turkey and Egypt recently carried out a major joint air exercise near Israel’s western border. The article says the former rivals are improving ties, a shift that worries Israel.
Deni Avdija says his in-season crash was more serious than first reported
Deni Avdija revealed new details about a serious in-season car accident in an interview on Israel’s Channel 12. Portland media member Mike Richman said the incident had been under…
Shin Bet Chief Warns of a Potential Future Attack on Eilat
Shin Bet chief David Zini has reportedly ordered Eilat placed at the top of the agency’s security priorities, warning in closed meetings that the city could face a future “October…
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…
Knesset Clash Erupts Ahead of Hearing on Efforts to Ban Ra'am
MK Gilad Kariv tried to stop a Knesset committee hearing on a bid to outlaw Ra'am, triggering an unusual clash in the corridors of parliament. The hearing followed a Channel 14 re…
Economy Ministry Promises Cheaper Direct Imports from the U.S.
Israel has approved a reform to ease direct imports from the United States, with officials promising lower prices for consumers. The article warns that earlier import reforms did…
Vincent Poirier Becomes a Free Agent After Leaving Anadolu Efes
Monaco expects about 1.5 million euros from buyouts as it prepares for next season, likely in the EuroCup. Vincent Poirier has been released by Anadolu Efes and is now a free agen…