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Turkish Foreign Minister: I don't believe there is any reason to reach an open conflict with Israel.

Netanyahu's Office: As part of the ongoing contact between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump, another conversation took place this evening between the two, in which continued coordination between the countries in various sectors was determined. President Trump updated the Prime Minister on American moves in the Gulf. The Prime Minister, for his part, raised the seriousness of the statements made by Erdogan and his people against the existence of the State of Israel and the need for the existence of security zones within Israel's borders.

Turkish Energy Minister: Agreement with Iraq on pipeline in its final stages

Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias: Greece is not happy for Türkiye to get the F-35. Greece is not happy with Türkiye getting engines for a new-generation aircraft.We're asking one question: Is it in the real interests of the United States of America Yes or no. And, of course, it's for the American people and the American government to answer that.It is certain that, for the United States government, NATO, and especially stability in the Eastern Mediterranean, are essential. So, giving a platform to one country in the Eastern Mediterranean without the caveat that this cannot be used against another allied member—is it in the interest or not in the interest of the United States

Syrian FM: Under the directives of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, we have turned the page on a dark chapter in Syria's history with the lifting of the designation that had been imposed on the country since 1979 as a result of the policies of the former regime. My sincere thanks and appreciation to the United States, under the leadership of President Trump, for this decision; to my friend Secretary of State Marco Rubio; to dear Ambassador Tom Barrack; and to everyone who stood by Syria

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich:Erdogan is a very dangerous man. Türkiye, as it stands today, is a very significant threat to the State of Israel.We are conducting very intensive discussions with the President and with the administration, and we are working very hard—both publicly and behind the scenes—to try to prevent the sale of the F-35s to Türkiye.Erdogan must not be given access to game-changing weapons

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Ankara, where they discussed bilateral ties and regional developments, according to SANA

Trump: Syria has become more stable

US President Trump meets Ukrainian President Zelensky on sidelines of NATO summit

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that his country has allocated an additional $24 billion to the "Iron Dome" project to bolster its air and missile defenses, emphasizing that steps are being taken to increase defense spending to 5% by 2030. Erdoğan also called for lifting restrictions on defense industries among NATO allies and increasing cooperation.

Erdogan: I thank America, Spain, Germany, and Italy for the additional support for our air defenses during the Iran war

Trump on Erdogan & Netanyahu: I like President Erdogan. He rolled out the red carpet. He's terrific. But Bibi said rough things yesterday about Türkiye and Erdogan. And I said, you know, I spoke to him. I said he could have gone into the war because he doesn't like Israel much. And he doesn't like Bibi much. And he didn't go because of me. And this is a military power. Millions of soldiers. Türkiye is very strong. They have a lot of our best equipment. They're trying to get the F-35s. But he didn't go in. He wanted. He would go in. If it weren't for me, he would have gone in. And it would have been on the other side

NATO Secretary General: I expect allies today to reaffirm at the NATO summit that Iran must never possess a nuclear capability.

NATO Secretary General: US strikes on Iran were necessary

Axios: Trump approved the plan to strike Iran and ordered its execution while in Türkiye for the NATO summit.

Israeli Channel: Israel fears that US approval of Türkiye establishing an air defense system in Syria will limit the Israeli Air Force's freedom of action in attacking Iran.

Trump on Türkiye: Frankly, Türkiye has been more helpful to the U.S. than many other more traditional countries

Trump: We will make a decision regarding the export of F-35 aircraft to Turkey. They purchased aircraft, and I believe we have an obligation to maintain their engines.

Erdogan: We received a promise from the US President to receive 5 F-35 aircraft

Trump: "We are going to be taking the sanctions off" Turkey. "We don't want to sanction friends

Trump: Our relationship with the Syrian president is very good thanks to President Erdogan.

Trump: I am sure Erdogan doesn't want Iran to have a nuclear weapon. I am sure

Air Force One has landed here in Ankara, Turkey for the Nato summit

NATO allies sign contracts to jointly procure up to 10 Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

Axios: Netanyahu asked Trump not to sell weapons systems that would help Türkiye modernize its air force.

Turkish security forces detained more than 100 members of the Communist Party of Turkey (TKP) during an anti-NATO protest in Ankara on Sunday

President Trump to meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Syrian President Sharaa on Wednesday in Ankara, on the margins of the NATO summit, as per Senior US Official

Speaking to Axios, President Trump indicated that the meeting with Netanyahu is expected to occur following the conclusion of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey. The potential visit would mark the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders since their high-level talks in February

Netanyahu on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: He'd better calm down

Armenia's PM Nikol Pashinyan says he won't respond to Israel's recent decision on the 1915 events, citing the "weaponization of the Armenian Genocide:" We believe that not entering into the issue of the weaponization of the Armenian Genocide is in the interests of the Republic of Armenia. Therefore, we do not see any need for a response