Fmr US Diplomat: Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as enemy
A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.

A former US diplomat says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sees ‘political value’ in Turkiye as Israel’s latest enemy.




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Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
The Saudi crown prince, Turkish president and Pakistani prime minister have signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca.
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.

A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
Once Turkiye’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu has stepped back from party politics.
Ankara could receive 1 million barrels per day of Iraqi oil after Turkish Petroleum stake in BP-run Kirkuk oilfield.
Former CHP chair Ozgur Ozel and other MPs form New Party, creating new political challenge for Erdogan’s AK Party.

US President Donald Trump called Turkiye ‘a great ally’ when asked about selling F-35 fighter jets to Ankara.
Ozgur Ozel hopes to launch new main opposition after court removed him as leader of the CHP.
10 years on from Turkiye’s coup attempt to overthrow President Erdogan, the country remains divided over its legacy.