Turkey-Israel Relations

In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak examines how Ankara’s response to the Gaza war has evolved into a broad delegitimization campaign against Israel. He shows how diplomatic moves, media narratives, and international legal steps increasingly frame Israel as a strategic threat while legitimizing Hamas, transforming bilateral ties into an ideological confrontation with long-term regional consequences.

In the shadow of Israel's Operation "Rising Lion" against Iran, the latest edition of Turkeyscope features Joseph Epstein's analysis of recent developments in Israeli-Turkish relations. Azerbaijan's mediation, pragmatic signals from Syria's new leadership, and strong U.S. encouragement are helping both nations identify mutual interests.

In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Jonathan Ghariani highlights Turkey’s growing dominance in post-Asad Syria, backed by Qatar’s economic and diplomatic support. Ankara’s military interventions target Kurdish forces and capitalize on the diminished role of Iran. Increased Qatari and Turkish influence in Syria may heighten tensions with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Israel.

In the latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak analyzes new educational initiatives led by the ruling AKP, including a recent pro-Palestinian classroom activity that links the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza to the Ottoman defense of Gallipoli during the First World War.

In our latest issue of Turkeyscope, Dr. Selin Nasi discusses how Erdogan has limited Turkey's relevance to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by openly supporting Hamas in recent months.