Turkey

A sudden tornado in Turkey’s resort city of Antalya left four workers dead, while heavy rainfall and flooding continued to disrupt Istanbul.

Senior officials meet in Tehran to discuss regional security as Houthi attacks escalate, while Egypt approves sending troops to Saudi Arabia

Ankara is preparing to send forces, pilots and aircraft to Saudi Arabia as Houthi missile and drone attacks escalate. The deployment will help protect Riyadh, the holy cities and oil infrastructure, though Turkish officials stress they will not directly enter the fighting in Yemen.

Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis said Athens is prepared for any escalation with Turkey and will not give up its rights in the Aegean Sea. He also pledged to continue security and technology cooperation with Israel.

A new survey by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign Affairs and Security (JCFA) examines Israeli views amid tensions with Turkey, finding significant public concern over Turkey’s growing presence in the region.

President Donald Trump has sent a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress for approval. At the same time, the U.S. administration is considering buying warships from Turkey, Japan, and South Korea.

The Israeli Navy commander warned against efforts to shift the balance of power in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, making clear that Israel is preparing accordingly. His remarks come amid growing friction with Turkey and the Turkish navy’s military buildup.

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry says organizations established in Turkey are collecting information on IDF soldiers to build legal cases over their involvement in the fighting in Gaza. The activity, it says, is taking place with the Turkish regime’s knowledge.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticized the security agreement signed yesterday between Israel and Greece, arguing that deploying weapons systems on "demilitarized" Greek islands violates the status quo between the two countries.

Turku Avci voiced support for Israel after October 7 and now faces an arrest warrant in Turkey. Cut off from her family, she is seeking legal status in Israel: "I still support Israel, and I always will."

A passenger ferry carrying about 270 people began taking on water roughly four nautical miles from Kyrenia before capsizing. At least six passengers were killed, and a large-scale search-and-rescue operation remains underway.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan issued indirect messages to Israel amid rising tensions following the strike in Syria. At the same time, Ankara is pursuing legal action against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Greek Foreign Minister Georgios Gerapetritis said Athens will respond to any violation of its rights, pointing to Greece’s military capabilities in the face of Turkey. He also stressed the importance of Greece’s alliance with Israel and the United States.

Israel and Turkey are using back channels in an effort to prevent friction, but officials in Jerusalem say there are red lines when it comes to a Turkish military foothold in Syria. The central concern: radar and air-defense systems that could restrict the Israeli Air Force.

Defense Minister Israel Katz sharply criticized Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan amid recent developments between Turkey and Israel: “He would be better off continuing to deliver fantasy-filled empty speeches against Israel in the Turkish parliament.”

As relations with Ankara hit a low point, Turkey is expanding its activity in East Jerusalem through nonprofits, aid, and cultural institutions. Some of the money is also said to reach groups linked to terrorism, while its influence moves closer to the Temple Mount.

Prime Minister’s Office says Damascus ignored repeated warnings over plans to allow Turkish forces to deploy at the Abu al-Duhur airbase

A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed in Yalova Province after experiencing a malfunction during a training flight near a military base. The pilot successfully ejected.

An Arab media outlet reports that Egypt declined Turkey’s invitation to join the military defense alliance Ankara signed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Egypt did not explain its refusal, but the report says Cairo is seeking to avoid tensions with Israel and the United Arab Emirates.

The State Department has made clear to Congress that Turkey still does not meet the legal conditions required to receive the fighter jets. The main sticking point: Ankara must get rid of its advanced Russian-made defense systems.