Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria

Israel names new envoy to Turkey amid tensions over Gaza and Syria Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Wed, 09/09/2026 - 18:16 Joel Lion presented his credentials in Ankara as Israel’s embassy remains effectively closed over security concerns The flags of (L to R) Turkey, Israel, and the Israeli army armoured corps fly at the Yad La-Shiryon Tank Museum in Latrun, about 30 kilometres west of Jerusalem, on August 18, 2022. GIL COHEN-MAGEN / AFP) Off Israel has appointed a new head of mission to Turkey this week, despite its