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  In a visit that highlights a significant shift in regional dynamics, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi travelled to Turkey for the first time in 12 years to meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. The visit comes at a time when both nations are navigating complex regional conflicts, including the Gaza war and the Libyan crisis, while also seeking to repair and strengthen bilateral ties after a decade of estrangement. From Estrangement to Reconciliation The breakdown in relations between Egypt and Turkey dates back to 2013, when Sisi, then Egypt’s army chief, led the ousting of Egypt’s first democratically elected president, Mohamed Mursi. Mursi, who had the backing of Turkey and Erdogan’s support, was a member of the Muslim Brotherhood. His removal sparked a sharp diplomatic rift between the two nations, which would last for years. Efforts to reconcile began in 2020 when Turkey embarked on a diplomatic campaign to mend relations with regional rivals, including Egypt. By 2022...

  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has strongly condemned Israel for its actions during the ongoing conflict, particularly expressing concern over reported incidents of attacks on hospitals and the tragic loss of innocent lives, including children. Erdogan framed his criticism by stating that such actions are contrary to the values espoused in the Torah, the sacred text of Judaism. In a recent statement, President Erdogan voiced his disapproval of the reported targeting of hospitals and the loss of civilian lives, asserting that such actions are inconsistent with the principles found in the Torah, the foundational religious text of Judaism. The Turkish leader emphasized the need for adherence to ethical standards, even in the midst of conflict, and criticized Israel for what he perceives as a departure from these principles. The conflict between Israel and Palestine has witnessed a significant number of civilian casualties, with reports of children being among the victims. Er...

  Saturday, 31 October 2020. Erdogan insulted French President Macron over cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad that have angered the Islamic world. Meanwhile, the insult was prompted to call the French envoy to Turkey and political tensions between the two countries escalated. Erdogan described Macron as a mentally ill person who needed a psychiatric examination. However, Erdogan had the opportunity to escape the turmoil in his country, taking advantage of the turmoil in the Islamic world and calling for a boycott of the French products, pretending to protect the freedom and dignity of Muslims.   And this shows the difficult period in Turkey economically, politically and militarily. Erdogan took advantage of the deteriorating situation between the Muslim world and French. This calls into question Erdogan's betrayal of the interests of Muslims by waging war in the Middle East. Turkey is totally against security in the Middle East, and relations with the Middle East have deteri...

Monday, 26 October 2020. US President Donald Trump on Monday pledged "major sanctions" against Turkey in reference to Russia's test of the S-400 fighter jet, in its offensive in northern Syria against Kurdish fighters. The long-running conflict between the two countries has exacerbated the political situation in the region, The Turkish military is directly involved in the crisis in the region, es pecially its military support to Azerbaijan. "Do people really think we should go to war with Turkey, a NATO member?" Trump said on his Twitter account. "The same people who got us into the Middle East mess are the people who most want to stay there,” Trump said. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has challenged the United States to impose sanctions on his country if he can, while also launching a second attack on French President Emmanuel Macron, who last week described him as mentally ill. Speaking a day after suggesting that Macron needed mental health...

  Diplomatic relations in the Middle East, between the Gulf States and Turkey, are deteriorating. UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash on Saturday condemned the presence of Turkish troops in Qatar, saying it was contributing to "severe political divisions" in the region. This is fueling diplomatic tensions between the two countries, which were at loggerheads in 2017 when the Gulf States cut ties with Qatar. The UAE's foreign minister has described Turkey's military presence in the Gulf as a state of emergency, contributing to deep divisions in the region. The minister pointed out that this strengthens the divisions in the regional governments, and does not take into account the sovereignty of the states and the interests of the Gulf and its people, so our region does not need regional protection and the establishment of traditional colonial ties. The minister described Turkey as a threat to regional security. Gargash expressed concern about Erdogan's visit to Qa...