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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met this week with the leaders of Russia, China, and Iran, confirming Ankara's ambition to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He emphasized that this move does not indicate a distancing from the West or a departure from existing alliances.

A senior political source admits that in the shadow of the growing tension with Turkey, the exchange of messages via Azerbaijan has recently decreased. At the same time, President Erdogan sends a threatening message to Greece, two days after it signed a huge arms deal with Israel, and claimed that it is arming islands near the Turkish coast: "Whoever interprets our restrained approach as weakness...

The President of Turkey sent a threatening message following the agreement to purchase an Israeli air defense system for Greece: "What is required of us? To do what is necessary."

Israel and Greece have signed the largest defense export agreement in the history of relations between the countries, worth more than 10 billion shekels, for the establishment of a multi-layered air defense system. The Turkish media did not hide their anxiety: "The alliance of evil does not stop."

The Turkish ambassador to Syria has added the title of "Special Representative of the Foreign Minister for Syrian Affairs" to his social media profiles. According to Arab media, this indicates an expansion of his role beyond standard diplomatic representation to include political, security, and military oversight.

Erdogan said that Israel is "addicted to war" and is trying to destabilize the region. The Foreign Ministry was quick to respond: "He is like the worst antisemites in history." Ankara did not remain in debt: "The international community no longer believes the lies of the Netanyahu government."

Turkey has signed a $2.4 million contract with the lobbying firm Ballard Partners, which is close to President Donald Trump. The goal: to promote its return to the F-35 aircraft program, from which it was expelled following the purchase of Russian S-400 defense systems. Ankara is now considering selling the systems to a third country to remove the obstacle to the deal.

The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

The Turkish Competition Authority has opened an investigation into the pharmaceutical company Teva on suspicion of taking steps to limit competition in the generic drug market, including through the strategic use of patent procedures and the presentation of allegedly misleading information to health authorities. The company stated: "This is a process concerning the Copaxone drug from the past, and...

Turkey is accelerating the construction of its navy and promoting the "Blue Homeland" doctrine, under which it claims rights in vast maritime areas. Ankara is building dozens of vessels and seeks to reduce its dependence on foreign countries. A former Israeli Navy commander warns: "Israel must look at this threat."

Five mayors belonging to the Republican People's Party were convicted in a corruption case that lasted seven months and involved 200 defendants. The mayor of Beşiktaş received the heaviest sentence, while the other four were sentenced to five to eight years in prison. Erdogan's opponents claim that the trial is politically motivated.

According to a report in the Jerusalem Post, the Trump administration intends to deny entry visas to New York to Abu Mazen and his senior officials again this year, despite mediation attempts by Erdogan; the PA Chairman is expected to address the UN General Assembly from Ramallah.

The current confrontation between Israel and Turkey came to light even before Jerusalem sought to officially reveal it. The Americans, through their special envoy to Syria, explicitly accused Israel of the latest strike, thereby bringing the issue to the public sphere. Although the exchange of inflammatory statements is routine on the part of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, this time it is the...

The Turkish consulate in Jerusalem, which works in close cooperation with the Palestinian Authority in Ramallah, is apparently committing building violations while preventing Israeli inspectors from entering the compound. A study by the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy exposes these violations, and former council member Yair Gabai has appealed to the municipality to intervene.

Facing Ankara's attempts to establish forward bases and monitoring capabilities on our border, Israel must act decisively to reshape the balance of power and prevent a new strategic threat.

Professor Uzi Rabi warns that Turkey is trying to deepen its grip on Syria in a way that could limit Israel's freedom of action. According to him, Israel must prevent this now and clarify that "Syria will not become a Turkish colony."

In a conversation with N12, Somali MP Abdullahi Hashi Abib tells about the immense influence of Turkey in Somalia, which has become a scene of friction between Israel and Turkey.

A council meeting in one of Turkey's cities turned into a brawl following a dispute over the vote count in the deputy mayor election. After four rounds of voting, the candidate from Erdogan's party won, and control of the municipality passed to the ruling party.

The President of Turkey sent a direct message to Israel: Ankara seeks peace but "will not run away" from war if attacked. He also elaborated on the defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and on Turkey's involvement in regional arenas.

World press headlines: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has branded himself as a leading anti-Israel figure in the world, but revenues from Israel have flowed in large quantities into his sons' pockets. In the US, there is concern not only about the dwindling stock of interceptors, but also about the loss of drones worth billions of dollars, and the Houthis may push Washington to recognize...

In an interview with "Asharq Al-Awsat", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detailed the joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, presenting it as a move to bolster regional stability while criticizing Israeli policy.

The opposition in Turkey is coming out frontally against the "Mecca Agreement", warning against turning the army into a "military contractor" for Gulf states, accusing Erdogan of hiding the details of the agreement and demanding it be brought immediately for public discussion in parliament.

The Turkish parliament has passed a historic law allowing thousands of Kurdish fighters to lay down their arms and reintegrate into civilian life. The move is intended to solidify the peace process with the PKK, though the opposition fears it is a tool to extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's tenure.

The defense agreement signed between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan was quickly violated by Iran. After the promises and smiles for the camera, in practice, we received only media and political silence.

A new law passed by the ruling Justice and Development Party tightens the presidency's control over freedom of expression on networks under the guise of "cybersecurity". The country's opposition is concerned following several cases of arrests and legal actions against journalists.

Turkey is quietly establishing a foothold in Lebanon through extensive security assistance, civil projects, and humanitarian aid. While Ankara claims to support Lebanese state institutions, its involvement includes cooperation with entities linked to Hamas and a consistent anti-Israel stance.

According to "An-Nahar", Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the possibility of Hezbollah transferring its heavy weaponry to Iran under Turkish-Iranian coordination. The framework includes a full Israeli withdrawal from Southern Lebanon. The organization has yet to respond to the proposal.

The Turkish league, opening next Friday, is a hotbed of drama. At the center is the rise of Amedspor to the top flight, serving as a sporting litmus test for the historic peace process in Turkey.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is strengthening regional influence, leveraging energy crises in Iraq and instability in Lebanon to expand his footprint.

Political turmoil in Turkey: The "New Party," established only recently, garners almost a fifth of the votes in a new poll. The ruling party remains first, while the veteran opposition suffers a historic defeat.

The dismantling of UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force, leaves a security vacuum in southern Lebanon that the Turkish president intends to fill. Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced plans to deploy troops to the Israeli border as part of a new security initiative.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi have signed a comprehensive energy agreement in Ankara set to reshape regional trade. The deal includes plans for daily oil supplies of up to one million barrels and the development of a major transport artery linking the Persian Gulf to Europe.

The 3.5 billion euro contract for the deployment of Israeli air defense systems in Greece marks a qualitative leap in the partnership. The goal is to build a regional security network against Ankara's policy.

Ankara seeks to capitalize on the weakening of Hezbollah to expand its influence in Lebanon and disrupt the rapprochement between Beirut and Israel. If Ahmad al-Sharaa's forces defeat Hezbollah, Israel will face Turkish presence not only in Syria but also on its northern border.