Turkey

Erdogan threatens:

If Israel doesn't withdraw from Syria, impact to affect everyone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds party meeting, discussing progress on Gaza ceasefire deal and the situation in Syria.

Chief Rabbi of Turkey passed away at 84

Turkish Chief Rabbi Hahambaşı Ishak Haleva passed away at the age of 84. His community eulogized: 'He always believed in unity, peace, and love.'

Report:

Israel considering dividing Syria into provinces

One of the plans for guaranteeing the security of each ethnic group in Syria involves dividing the country into smaller, self-governing provinces.

Erdoğan’s dilemma

Their differing ambitions—revival of the Ottoman Empire vs. restoration of the Umayyad Caliphate—place them on a potential collision course. Op-ed.

Erdoğan:

'Turkey is bigger than Turkey, we can't limit ourselves'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that history assigned Turkey a mission to expand its borders.

Minister Chikli:

'Kurds must be granted independence, Turkey expelled from NATO'

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.

Foreign Min.:

'Last country that can speak about occupation in Syria is Turkey'

Israeli Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Oren Marmorstein responded to the Turkish government's condemnations of Israel's recent military actions in Syria and noted the hypocrisy of Turkey's accusations.

US officials fear:

Turkish invasion of northern Syria imminent

Turkish has been building up forces, including commandoes and artillery, on the Syrian border, causing the US to fear that it will invade the Kurdish-controlled territories.

Islamists on the march: trajectories of conquest

Today, perhaps, the main question is: what next? Opinion.

Report:

Turkey knew of plans to topple Assad regime - six months ago

Rebels informed Turkey of plans to topple Assad regime, urged, 'Don't intervene.' Turkish sources say government did not approve plans, due to concerns of regional instability.

Navigating the strategic earthquake in the fertile crescent

Reflections on the outlandish - it is strategically wise to consider now how one handles the disintegration of Syria. Opinion.

Erdogan:

'We will stand by Palestinians until Palestine is liberated'

Turkish President vows that Turkey will stand by Palestinian Arabs with all its "strength and means".

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

Turkish FM denies Hamas relocated to Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says reports that Hamas' political bureau had relocated to Turkey "gossip" meant to pressure Hamas.

Turkey welcomes ICC decision against Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan says the arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant are a good step towards “the realization of justice.”

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

The Panama-flagged dry cargo ship Anadolu S, owned by a Turkish company, was targeted by the Houthis who confirmed they fired missiles at it.

Erdogan boasts:

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

Turkey bombs Syria, cuts off water for more than 1 million

Turkey has attacked drought-stricken northeastern Syria, cutting off its electricity and water.

Turkey denies the transfer of Hamas offices to its territory

A diplomatic source in Turkey denied media reports about the transfer of Hamas' political bureau from Doha to Istanbul.

ISA director visits Turkey to discuss hostage deal

ISA director Ronen Bar met last Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Ibrahim Kalin. The two discussed the possibility of Ankara renewing the negotiations for a hostage deal.

Arab diplomat confirms:

Senior Hamas members left Qatar for Turkey

Arab diplomat tells The Times of Israel that senior members of Hamas’ overseas leadership recently relocated from Qatar to Turkey.

Erdogan claims: 'We severed all ties with Israel

Turkish President rejects claims his vitriol against Israel is merely rhetorical and insists there is no longer any trade between Turkey and Israel.

'Fuels genocide'

Greta Thunberg to protest Turkey for its 'support of Israel'

Despite its vocal opposition to Israel, Turkey is the target of former climate activist Greta Thunberg who alleges the country assists Israel's war effort by being part of the oil supply chain.

'Driven by malice'

Danon blasts Turkey for asking UN for Israel arms embargo

Israel’s UN Ambassador responds to letter sent by Turkey to the UN in which it calls for an arms embargo against Israel: Another move by the axis of evil to act against Israel in the international arena.

Turkey in letter to UN:

'Stop arms deliveries to Israel'

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announces his country has submitted a letter to the United Nations, endorsed by 52 countries and two organizations, urging a halt to arms deliveries to Israel.

Ankara, Turkey

Several killed and wounded in explosion

Numerous casualties are reported as a result of an alleged suicide bombing at the Turkish aerospace industry headquarters in the capital.

Turkish cleric blamed for failed 2016 coup dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of orchestrating the 2016 attempted coup, passes away in the US at the age of 83.

Erdogan:

'Israel is the most concrete threat to regional and global peace'

Turkish President calls on Russia, Syria, and Iran to implement stronger measures to safeguard Syria’s territorial integrity in response to air strike on Damascus attributed to Israel.

Erdogan at it again:

'Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped'

On anniversary of October 7 attack, Turkish President blasts Israel, vows it will pay a price for the "genocide" in Gaza.

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Erdogan:

'UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped'

Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Erdogan-affiliated paper:

'World won't be safe until Israel is destroyed'

Yeni Şafak, a newspaper closely affiliated with the Erdogan regime in Turkey, publishes front-page article explicitly calling for the destruction of the State of Israel in response to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah.

Eric Adams accused of accepting bribes from Turkish official

New York Mayor accused of accepting gifts and bribes from Turkish official to open Turkish consulate, accepting other bribes and gifts over many years.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

Discusses Gaza ceasefire

Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas delegation in Ankara

Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, meets delegation from Hamas’ political bureau leadership. Turkish official says Turkey has been urging Hamas to soften its positions and move towards an agreement.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan: Israel will want to conquer Turkey as well

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the Muslim world to unite against Israeli 'terrorism.'

Turkey claims to have arrested Mossad financier

Turkish authorities claim to have placed the detainee under surveillance as soon as he entered the country. He was detained five days later, and formally arrested on Tuesday.

Watch:

Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament

Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament as opposition deputy is attacked after calling for his previously jailed colleague to be admitted to the assembly.

Abbas:

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

Turkey announces 'Steel Dome' missile defense system

Newly-announced Turkish multi-technology air defense system has similar name to Israel's 'Iron Dome system, which has been wildly successful in multiple conflicts.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

'Carbon copy of Hitler’s FM'

Erdogan party's spokesman blasts Foreign Minister Katz

Turkey slams Foreign Minister Israel Katz in the wake of Katz’s recent criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's verbal attacks on Israel.

For failure to comply with laws

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

The move comes after a senior Turkish official accused the platform of blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, but Turkish officials do not specify if that is indeed the reason.

Foreign Minister:

'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey'

Minister Israel Katz summons Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after embassy flies flag at half-mast in mourning for Hamas leader at Erdogan's orders.

In Tel Aviv:

Turkish embassy lowers flag to half-mast in mourning for Haniyeh

Turkish President Erdogan declares a national day of mourning, orders all flags flown at half-mast over assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Erdogan to Biden:

'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'

Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Turkish journalists fall for fake news, name Haniyeh's assassin

As journalists around the globe report on the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, several Turkish news outlets claim to name assassin as Israeli Mossad agent.

After threatening invasion

Erdogan claims Israel's 'barbarism will outshine Hitler'

Turkish president engages in another anti-Israel diatribe, calls Gaza 'the world's largest concentration camp' and criticizes world for not stopping the war between Israel and Hamas.

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

Geert Wilders:

'Erdogan is totally nuts, Turkey should be kicked out of NATO'

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders condemns Turkish President who threatened to invade Israel.

Lapid responds to Erdogan:

'We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to invade Israel

During a party meeting, the President said that 'just as we entered Karabakh and Libya, we will do the same to Israel.'

Cyprus and Turkey mark 50 years of occupation

The Greek Prime Minister visited Cyprus to mark 50 years of occupation of part of the country by Turkey, while Turkish President Erdogan visited the occupied area.

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims Israel's attacks in Gaza show that it has no intention of ending the conflict.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing.

Erdogan:

'NATO cannot continue its cooperation with Israel'

Turkish President says his country will not approve NATO cooperation with Israel until "peace is established in Palestine".

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.