Not a zero-sum game: How to prevent an Israeli-Turkish clash in Syria
Israel must balance its security concerns over Turkey’s role in Syria with the need to preserve dialogue and stability.
Assertive US intervention needed to prevent Israeli-Turkish miscalculation
The potential for escalation between Israel and Turkey grows as Israeli election approaches.
Israelisch-türkische Beziehungen Zwischen Gaza-Krieg und Machtwechsel in Syrien – Dr. Nimrod Goren, Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung / bpb, August 2026
Der Gazakrieg belastet das Verhältnis zwischen Israel und der Türkei. Trotz Krisen und Differenzen in Syrien bieten gemeinsame Sicherheitsinteressen in der Region Perspektiven für eine Annäherung.
Flexible and shifting alliances in the region instead of blocs
Among other things, the Mecca Agreement includes a clause stipulating that any aggression against one member of the alliance will be considered aggression against all three.
Pragmatic peace: A discreet blueprint for Israel-Türkiye deconfliction 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 example was during President Trump's visit to
Calling Türkiye next Iran ‘total nonsense’ – Amb. (ret.) Michael Harari, Türkiye Today, June 2026
"Türkiye is not Israel's gravest threat, and the friction between them amounts to competition rather than confrontation," retired Israeli Ambassador Michael Harari said in an exclusive interview
Israel-Turkey Relations as Impacted by the War in Gaza and the Transition in Syria
This article presents the evolution and determinants of Israel-Turkey relations, reviews the strained ties in the wake of October 7 and the war in Gaza, identifies to ousting of Bashar al-Asad in
In Gaza, Erdogan finds next step for Turkey’s ‘neo-Ottoman’ regional ambitions – Dr. Nimrod Goren, YNET Global, October 2025
“Erdogan was the first to congratulate Hamas after it won the 2006 Palestinian elections”
“This is a fascinating twist in the relationship” – Michael Harari, The Media Line, October 2025
“The rivalry between the two, which has seen various updates, is now changing yet again and Turkey has entered through the front door to be directly involved in the Palestinian issue.”
Israel and Turkey must clarify their red lines on Syria
Discussions aimed at reaching a mutual understanding are vital to preventing miscalculation from either side.
Advancing Israel-Turkey relations, new regional cooperation
Turkey and Israel should aim – as part of their strategic dialogue – to identify concrete contributions that Turkey can make to improve the situation.
Israeli-Turkish Reconciliation Is a Rare Success Story of Diplomacy in the Mediterranean
On August 17, Israel and Türkiye announced they would fully normalize their ties and reappoint ambassadors and consul generals after four years. A month has passed and, for the first time since
Iran helped Turkey and Israel mend ties. Here’s how.
In June, amid the season for summer vacations, some alarming news was published about the dangers posed to Israeli tourists visiting Turkey. According to intelligence provided by Turkish and
Israel and Turkey must cooperate on climate change
Israel and Turkey are starting a new chapter in their long-standing bilateral relationship. The mutual visits by foreign ministers Mevlut Cavusoglu and Yair Lapid to Israel and Turkey followed up
Turkish FM’s visit to Israel is a chance to unify politics-energy momentum – opinion
Wednesday’s upcoming visit to Israel by Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu, likely accompanied by Energy Minister Donmez, places the gradually improving relations between the sides on a practical
President Herzog’s Visit to Turkey: How to Proceed?
Israeli President Herzog’s visit to Ankara (March 9), for the first time since 2008, is a recent attempt to open a new page in the relations between the two countries. There have been ups
A New Chapter in Turkish-Israeli Relations?
An interview with Dr. Nimrod Goren, the president and founder of Mitvim, in an interview to Straight Talk TRT about the Israeli president visit to Ankara . View the interview here.
Ramadan Will Test Budding Israel-Turkey Relations: Expert
Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s historic trip to Turkey and landmark meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were all smiles and promises. Both leaders said their countries had much
A panel on Israeli-Turkish Relations: Challenges and Opportunities
In March 15 Mitvim Institute, the Davis Institute and the International Relations Council of Turkey (UIK) held a discussion regarding the rising relations of Turkey and Israel, in light of the
A joint Israeli-Turkish experts panel on Improving Israel-Turkey Relations: Opportunities and Challenges
On March 15 the Mitvim Institute, the Davis Institute for International Relations and UIK- The Turkish International Relations Council held a special panel to discuss the future of
As Israel-Turkey relations shift, attention turns to Russia and Ukraine – opinion
At an important week in Israel-Turkey relations, featuring the first visit to Ankara by an Israeli president in 15 years, the two countries are trying to play a similar and surprising role in the
