Israel, which is already facing the looming threat of an Iran-Israel, must now deal with the emerging challenge from Turkey after the fall of Syria's Assad.
Erdogan could order Islamist militias to deploy along the Israeli border with Syria, creating a highly combustible reality
The US halts foreign aid for most countries, including Ukraine, while sparing Israel and Turkey. The directive affects military, development aid, and global health programs like PEPFAR.
Turkey cut off trade ties with Israel last year in response to its conflict against Hamas in Gaza. Relations between the two countries have been strained as President Erdogan has continued to lash out at Israel.
Turkey wants to increase its role in Gaza during the post-ceasefire process despite uncertainties and geopolitical complexities.
Israel's economy minister said on Wednesday it seeks a peaceful Gaza but has not decided whether to help fund its reconstruction and would not allow the rebuilding of Hamas rule that he said could lead to another cross-border militant attack.
Israel and Hamas have reached a Gaza ceasefire deal designed to end the 15-month war following the conclusion of talks in Qatar, an official briefed on the deal has told Reuters. The agreement follows months of negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States.
ISTANBUL: Turkey could restart trade with Israel "if peace is permanent", Nail Olpak, head of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), said on
Speaking to Justice and Development Party (AKP) supporters, Erdogan credited his country as supporting the brokerage of the ceasefire process in Gaza, and expressed hope that the people of Gaza would "breathe a little easier" during the ceasefire.
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a $30 million donation to Somalia last month. This gesture raised eyebrows among Turkish citizens, who protested that their cash-strapped ...
Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.
It already appears evident that the days of Russia serving as its leading arms supplier have come to an ignominious end.