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Turkey and Egypt Strengthen Security Cooperation Amid Middle East Conflict

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First reported by Globes · Jul 3, 2026

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Turkey and Egypt have enhanced their military and diplomatic cooperation amid ongoing Middle East conflicts, conducting joint exercises and high-level meetings despite past tensions. Shared security concerns over regional threats have driven this unexpected partnership, even as Israel watches Egypt's military growth with caution.

01Turkey and Egypt recently conducted joint military exercises involving F-16 fighter jets in both countries.
02Presidents Erdoğan and el-Sisi met in Cairo in February 2026 to discuss security cooperation.
03Turkey's ties with Egypt were previously strained due to Erdoğan's Muslim Brotherhood links and maritime disputes.
04Shared concerns over Iranian proxies and regional instability have driven the new security partnership.
05Egypt's military buildup raises concerns in Israel despite the existing peace treaty.
06Turkey views Israel as a major regional threat, promoting conspiracy theories about its ambitions.

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