Turkey Earthquake

Sunday's presidential elections have Turkey's future at stake

Will voting blocs and Erdogan's sweeping influence prevail and turn the results in his favor. or will his opponent win?Op-ed.

After earthquakes:

Erdogan awards certificate of appreciation to Israeli Col.

Turkish President presents certificate of appreciation to Col. Golan Vach for saving 19 lives following devastating earthquakes in Turkey.

IDF soldiers with disabilities facilitate Turkey rescue mission

Special in Uniform soldiers work round-the-clock to prepare medical equipment and emergency kits for takeoff to Turkey

Erdogan's "fate" may hinge on poor earthquake response

Erdogan and the ruling APK party's mishandling of Turkey's natural disaster may seal their fate in the upcoming elections. Op-ed.

After years of tensions:

Egypt's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey and Syria

Egypt's Foreign Minister will head to Turkey and Syria, the first such visit in a decade of tense relations with both countries.

Earthquake on Syria-Turkey border felt throughout Israel

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria weeks after devastating quakes kill over 46,000 people.

After concluding its mission:

IDF's aid delegation returns from Turkey

The “Olive Branches” delegation comprised a search and rescue delegation and a medical aid delegation.

'Allahu akbar' - Chants of terror vs. chants of rescue

While a terrorist shouted 'Allahu akbar' after murdering children in Jerusalem, in Turkey the phrase was used to celebrate saving a life.

Watch: Child found alive after a week under the rubble in Turkey

The death toll currently stands at over 36,000 but experts say it may double before the disaster is behind us.

Is Assad regime profiting from earthquake aid to Syria?

Foreign policy and security analyst Ömer Özkizilcik says Assad takes two-thirds of the 'spoils' from humanitarian aid from the West.

Turkey earthquake:

Watch: Israeli 'Olive Branch' delegation welcomed home

PM Netanyahu, Defense Minister Gallant, and Chief of Staff Halevi participate in ceremony for Israeli rescue mission returning from Turkey.

Turkey:

IDF Rabbinate cares for Israeli delegation's spiritual needs

The Rabbinate members provided religious necessities, from Kosher food to a synagogue and special instructions for Shabbat.

Israeli search and rescue mission in Turkey ends

After rescuing 19 people trapped in debris during six-day deployment, IDF's search and rescue delegation preparing to return to Israel.

United Hatzalah mission leaves Turkey after serious threat

Israeli aid team forced to return to Israel after receiving intelligence of an immediate threat to their safety in Turkey.

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths warns death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could double from current 28,000.

Volunteer in Turkey to INN:

'We worked all day, there's still a chance to find survivors'

Dvir Dimri, a member of the Israeli aid delegation, says that the Turkish authorities are beginning to get matters under control.

Interim summary

Israeli delegation in Turkey rescues 19 in three days

The IDF has released an interim summary of the Israeli delegation's work in the earthquake-stricken area in Turkey.

IDF treating Syrians injured in Turkey earthquake

The IDF "Olive Branches" medical aid delegation has been treating Syrians who were injured in Türkiye as a result of the earthquakes

IDF delegation saves another child in Turkey

After 120 life-threatening hours beneath the ruins; The “Olive Branches” delegation saved a nine-year-old child

Turkish earthquake:

'Olive Branches' holds burial ceremony for Jewish leaders

'Olive Branches' humanitarian delegation recovers bodies of leaders of Jewish community in Turkish city of Antakya, holds burial ceremony.

Op-ed:

Humanity has no borders

A look at how the Azerbaijan Diaspora, whose native land borders Turkey, has taken the initiative in providing aid along with Israel. Op-ed.

Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

Watch: Small dog rescued from rubble in Turkey

Pets have also been affected by the deadly earthquakes which struck Turkey. In viral video, rescuers extract dog trapped for 2 days,

Turkey earthquake:

Chief Rabbi tells delegation to continue saving lives on Shabbat

Field hospital & rescue teams should continue as usual throughout holy day, Chief Rabbi instructs.

Three days after the quake:

Bodies of Jewish community leader and wife recovered

Israeli rescue teams extracted the bodies of Antakya Jewish community president Shaul Janudi and his wife, Fortuna.

In photos:

Israeli delegation rescues 10 survivors in Turkish disaster zone

Since arriving on the scene, "Olive Branches" aid delegation has been working non-stop, providing aid and saving lives.

Israeli delegation in Turkey:

'We saved a record number of people from the rubble'

Israel sent an 150-man team plus field hospital, more than the delegations of several other countries combined.

'I don’t know if I’ll die'

Syrian boy films himself stuck under rubble

Video circulating online shows Syrian boy under the rubble after this week's earthquake: I can’t describe it. I’m shaking.

Olive branches:

IDF medical aid delegation arrives in Turkey

230-member delegation includes IDF Medical Corps and search and rescue personnel from the Home Front Command, doctors and nurses.

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

2-year-old in good condition after being pulled from rubble by Israeli soldiers assisting in Turkey following devastating earthquakes.

‘We are trying to get to those who are still alive’

United Hatzalah Emergency Rescue Mission in Turkey continues to assist in the rescue operation of earthquake victims.

Commander of Israeli mission:

'Making every effort to save lives'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Speaks with Col. (Res.) Golan Vach, Commander of the Israeli Rescue Mission in Turkey

Earthquake in Turkey:

'Time is critical to save lives because of extreme cold'

Israeli team rescues 2, including 12-year-old boy, in Kahramanmaraş. Another team attempting to rescue man in Marash.

IDF medical aid delegation will depart to Turkey tomorrow

The "Olive Branches" delegation will establish a field hospital and provide medical assistance in the areas impacted by the earthquake

Earthquake survivor:

'I didn't believe something like this could happen'

Nissim Bar Shalom was in Gaziantep, epicenter of both devastating earthquakes. "Everything is in ruins."

One day after the earthquake:

Israeli aid delegation lands in Turkey

After initial assessments, the rescue teams will make their way to the disaster-stricken areas to begin the rescue operations.

Following earthquake:

Prisoners escape Syria prison which holds ISIS members

At least 20 prisoners take advantage of earthquake, escape prison in northwest Syria which holds mostly ISIS group members.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

City hall of Tel Aviv lit with Turkish flag following the devastating earthquake that hit the country.

Biden reaffirms readiness to assist Turkey after earthquake

US President speaks to Turkish President, says US will provide "any and all needed assistance" to Turkey.

National Rescue Unit head:

'We have resources to still save lives in Turkey'

Commander of Israeli rescue unit going to Turkey to help victims of two devastating earthquakes believes there is time to rescue survivors.

After earthquake:

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

Turkish President conveys his condolences over Neve Yaakov synagogue massacre during call about disastrous earthquake.

'Olive Branches:'

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

IDF, Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry delegation heads to Turkey following devastating earthquake which killed thousands.

Turkey hit by another earthquake as death toll tops 1,900

7.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Turkey, hours after 7.8 magnitude quake kills nearly 2,000 in Turkey and neighboring Syria.

Israeli first responders preparing for relief mission to Turkey

MDA and United Hatzalah offering to send rescue teams to Turkey after earthquake devastates Kahramanmaras region.

Turkey

Watch: Woman rescued from building destroyed in earthquake

Search and rescue teams operating in Turkey pull woman from the rubble following deadly earthquake.

Earthquake Kills 568:

IDF offers humanitarian aid to Turkey after deadly earthquake

Israel offers its condolences and aid to Turkey after earthquake kills over 568 on border between Turkey and Syria.

Earthquake kills 568 in Turkey and Syria, rattles Israel

The earthquake was felt in many parts of the country. It originated in central Turkey and measured 7.8 on the Richter scale.