Galilee security mavens warn Turkey replacing Iran As Tehran's influence collapses in Syria and Lebanon, Ankara is stepping into the void, posing a new and complex threat to Israel's north. Canaan Lidor May 27, 2025
US-Turkey working group to cooperate on ‘shared priorities’ regarding Syria “A stable and united Syria, which does not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations, will support regional security and prosperity,” the United States and Turkey stated. Mike Wagenheim May 21, 2025
Trump calls conversation with Erdoğan ‘very good and productive’ The call concerned “many subjects, including the war with Russia/Ukraine, all things Syria, Gaza and more,” Trump posted on Truth Social. May 5, 2025
Bessent briefs Turkish finance minister on US ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran The two leaders discussed the administration's goal to end Iran’s “nuclear threat and stop its support of terrorist groups,” an official readout stated. March 19, 2025
Amid Mideast power upheaval, Turkey emerges as a threat to US and Israel Turkey's president supported the rebels who overthrew Syria's Bashar Assad and has long supported Hamas, even hosting its leadership. James Sinkinson Dec. 31, 2024
From cold shoulders to unpredictability: US-Turkey relations from Biden to Trump While Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed a willingness to strengthen ties with Washington, Ankara's foreign policy—particularly its engagement with BRICS, pro-Hamas stance, and continued ambivalence toward NATO—poses significant challenges. Hay Eytan Cohen Yanarocak Dec. 17, 2024
Bipartisan group of 39 legislators calls for classified briefing on Turkey-Hamas alliance “The U.S. must now make it clear to Erdoğan that his deliberate facilitation of Hamas will carry serious consequences,” FDD Action said in support of efforts to recognize the growing threat. Nov. 25, 2024
Turkey hosting Hamas signals resurgence of Muslim Brotherhood ideology While Hamas may view a move to Turkey as a soft landing in a safe harbor, for Ankara, accepting Hamas would be a risky and multifaceted move in a complex geopolitical game. Shimon Sherman Nov. 24, 2024
US warns Turkey against hosting Hamas leaders "We don’t believe the leaders of a vicious terrorist organization should be living comfortably anywhere, and that certainly includes in a major city of one of our key allies and partners," said U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. Nov. 19, 2024
