Latest figures show that Israel received near-record levels of Azerbaijani oil through Turkey in 2025, even after Ankara claimed to have halted trade in response to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza.

Turkey is reportedly seeking to join Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in a NATO-style military alliance, potentially creating a new security alignment that could affect regional balances.

Ankara has hosted Palestinian Culture Day, with wide participation reflecting the strong ties between the Palestinian and Turkish people.

Over half a million Turkish people have taken to the streets of Istanbul as the new year began, rejecting celebrations as Israel’s atrocities in Gaza continue unabated despite a declared ceasefire.

Turkey is reportedly trying to install radar systems on Syrian soil in recent weeks, much to the dismay of the Israeli regime.

Libya’s chief of general staff was killed when a military aircraft crashed shortly after departing Ankara following an official visit to Turkey, Libyan and Turkish officials say.

Israel has reportedly blocked Turkey from a US-led Gaza stabilization conference in Doha.