U.S. Policy Turkey and Israel both have close relationships with the United States. While the United States does not agree with all the policies of either country, it is an ally and their key source of foreign aid, military supplies, and diplomatic backing. Israel assists Turkey with its own influence in Washington. Both countries want the United States to remain active and strong in the region, supporting their concerns. Trade is profitable for both states and is growing rapidly.
Israeli tourism is a financial plus for Turkey.
The unhappiness of radical states and movements, which already act against Turkish interests, may seem a positive outcome in Ankara. The Arab-Israel Peace Process Turkey wants to see the peace process succeed and include a solution satisfactory to the Palestinians. Turkey is concerned about the spread of weapons of mass destruction to radical states, a common factor with Israeli interests. As these states have gone ahead in acquiring all the weapons they could get, however, the Turkish concern has turned toward considering defensive responses. This new orientation could add another important area for cooperation with Israel.