Ankara, which can block new members to alliance, accuses Nordic countries of harboring Kurdish 'terror' groups, as they seek deterrent against Russia

Qatar and Kuwait condemn killing of Al Jazeera journalist; Jerusalem's Gulf partners issue muted response, as does Turkey

Turkish president's comments come as anger over migrants grows among locals, sparking fears in his office that issue might dominate next year's elections

With Ramadan tensions behind them, Israeli and Turkish leaders hold phone call, look forward to next steps in warming ties

Erdogan hopes 'to launch a new era' in bilateral ties with Gulf country, following years of tensions following dissident's assassination

Relations between the two countries soured after Saudi agents allegedly killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul in 2018

Two-day trip comes after Turkish court ruled to halt trial in absentia of 26 Saudi suspects linked to the gruesome murder

Turkish leader says 'reasonable, consistent and balanced relationship' with the Jewish state is the only way to effectively defend the Palestinian cause

Israeli president tells Turkish counterpart that regional leaders must work to maintain calm in the area, reassures him that Israel maintains religious freedom for all

Hashemite king calls on Jerusalem to respect 'historical and legal status quo' at holy site; Turkish leader slams 'intervention against worshipers at Al-Aqsa Mosque'