The Possibilities, and Limits, of Israeli Reconciliation with Turkey
Renewing ties with Ankara without risking relations with Greece and Cyprus.
August 1, 2023
Renewing ties with Ankara without risking relations with Greece and Cyprus.
Last week, Benjamin Netanyahu had planned to meet with his Greek and Cypriot counterparts, and then travel to Ankara for a summit with Recep Tayyip Erdogan, but the trip was postponed due to the Israeli prime minister’s recent health problems. Both visits, however, are expected to be rescheduled. Eran Lerman assesses the possibilities of a further thaw in Israel and Turkey’s vexed relations, and how reconciliation with Ankara can be balanced with Jerusalem’s now-solid ties with Athens and Nicosia:
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Login or SubscribeRenewing ties with Ankara without risking relations with Greece and Cyprus.
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