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Erdogan’s road through Syria runs into the Druze - opinion

Erdogan is positioning Turkey to turn post-Assad Syria into a strategic corridor of influence, and Israel would be negligent to wait until that corridor becomes a military fact.

|ByARIEL HARKHAM
👁 Druze have been serving in the IDF since the state was born.
👁 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a joint press conference with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, February 11, 2026.

The end of the Turkish republic - opinion

Former PM Naftali Bennett: Turkey is the new Iran and poses a growing threat to both Israel and the region’s stability.

|ByANTHONY AVICE DU BUISSON
👁 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of male and female dormitories at Bogazici University, in Istanbul, Turkey, February 13, 2026.

Could a war of words between Turkey and Israel escalate toward a new crisis? - analysis

Turkey and Israel are trading heated rhetoric over Jerusalem and regional influence, raising concerns that verbal clashes could escalate into broader tensions in Syria and the Eastern Mediterranean.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
👁 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the closing event of the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, May 8, 2026.

Erdogan says Israel’s ‘aggression’ threatens Turkey, entire Mediterranean region

Erdogan also said there were initiatives, led by Israel, to destabilize the Mediterranean region and warned that "nobody should chase adventures" or join Israel's "boat of mischief."

|ByREUTERS

Turkey’s democracy is dying as Erdogan dismantles opposition - opinion

A court ruling targeting the CHP shows how Turkey's institutions now serve power rather than democratic change.

JUNE 3, 2026BySINAN CIDDI

Ousted Turkish opposition leader draws massive anti-Erdogan crowd in Ankara

After addressing supporters - estimated in the tens of thousands - Ozel led a march through the capital following last week's ruling that removed him as leader of the main opposition CHP.

MAY 30, 2026ByREUTERS

Kurdish-US partnership under strain amid regional rivalries, accusations - opinion

Kurdish leaders warn of rising mistrust with Washington amid accusations, regional rivalries, and fears of shifting US alliances in the Middle East.

MAY 18, 2026ByVEYSI DAG

Pro-Iran coverage exposes the illusion of neutrality in Qatar’s media empire - opinion

Internal evidence – such as that provided by Suzan Quitaz, one of the coauthors of this article – could shed light on how Qatar's coordination mechanism actually operates behind the scenes.

MAY 8, 2026BySUZAN QUITAZ, ARIEL ADMONI

As Israel becomes a dominant force in the Middle East, where does Turkey stand? - analysis

Ankara is realizing that in a Middle East dominated by Israeli technological and intelligence prowess, traditional power might no longer be enough.

APRIL 27, 2026ByAMICHAI STEIN

Iran war pushes Israel-Turkey rift into more dangerous phase - analysis

Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation.

APRIL 15, 2026ByGIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE

'Israel cannot live without hostility': Turkey warns Israel may target it next

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's remarks came just a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan sharply escalated rhetoric by threatening possible military action against the Jewish state.

APRIL 13, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

'Turkey is the new Iran': The growing threat Erdogan poses to Israel - analysis

Middle East expert Yoni Ben Menachem warns that behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements lies a structured plan to build a new Sunni axis that could replace Iran’s regional role.

APRIL 13, 2026ByMAARIV ONLINE, TOBIAS SIEGAL

Erdogan intensifies rhetoric against Israel, MK calls him a 'megalomaniacal dictator'

Erdogan’s harsh rhetoric is considered to be part of his ongoing narrative attempting to position Turkey as a staunch defender of Palestinian rights.

APRIL 12, 2026ByTOBIAS SIEGAL

Turkey seeking nearly 5,000 years in prison for Netanyahu over October Gaza flotilla

The 35-member list of those charged also includes Defense Minister Katz and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir, with Netanyahu, Katz, and Ben-Gvir responding to the indictment on Saturday.

APRIL 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF