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Turkey foils terror plot against synagogues, diplomatic missions

Turkish intelligence agency busts network of 15 ISIS operatives, who allegedly plotted terrorist attacks in response to Quran burning.

Turkey foils terror plot against synagogues, diplomatic missions

Turkish festival celebrates Sephardic Jewish culture

In Turkey, a festival revives a jewel of the Sephardic world and aims to break stereotypes

Turkish festival celebrates Sephardic Jewish culture

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel adapted for a Muslim audience

Israeli TV series focusing on haredi Jews is getting a Muslim makeover for Turkish audiences.

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel adapted for a Muslim audience

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Irit Lillian was appointed as Israel's Ambassador to Turkey after four years in which no Israeli Ambassador was appointed.

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Interview: Uzay Bulut

Exiled non-Jewish Turkish woman studies antisemitism in Turkey

Turkish ex-Muslim Uzay Bulut is in self-imposed exile from the land she loves.

Exiled non-Jewish Turkish woman studies antisemitism in Turkey

Erdogan:

'I had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul mayor'

Turkish President insists he had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul's mayor, who is one of Erdogan's rivals.

'I had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul mayor'

For insulting public officials:

Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison

Mayor of Istanbul sent to two years and seven months in prison for insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.

Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison

Mossad operation foiled?

Turkey: 44 suspected of spying for Mossad, 7 arrested

The agents are suspected of spying on Palestinian Arab nationals residing in the country.

Turkey: 44 suspected of spying for Mossad, 7 arrested

Erdogan hints:

'My next term will be my last'

Turkish President hints he will seek office for the last time on next year's elections.

'My next term will be my last'

100 Israeli importers meet 400 Turkish exporters in Istanbul

Israeli Chambers of Commerce organizes large-scale meeting of Israeli, Turkish businessmen following end of diplomatic crisis.

100 Israeli importers meet 400 Turkish exporters in Istanbul

Turkey strikes Kurdish bases in Syria and Iraq

Strikes target bases of PKK and YPG, which Turkey blames for Istanbul blast last week.

Turkey strikes Kurdish bases in Syria and Iraq

National Security Council urges Israeli tourists to avoid Turkey

Israeli security officials drop directive advising Israelis visiting Turkey to remain in their hotels, but maintains level 3 travel warning.

National Security Council urges Israeli tourists to avoid Turkey

Turkey:

Terrorist who left bomb in Istanbul street detained

Turkish Interior Minister says the PKK/YPG group is behind Sunday's attack. Foreign Ministry: No Israeli victims in the attack.

Terrorist who left bomb in Istanbul street detained

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Turkish President says he believes Israel's new government will further the cooperation between the two countries.

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Erdogan on Israeli election:

'We expect to maintain relations with Israel'

Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.

'We expect to maintain relations with Israel'

Defense Min.: Thankful to Turkey for life-saving cooperation

Defense Min. Gantz instructs staff to begin procedures to resume working relations with Turkey.

Defense Min.: Thankful to Turkey for life-saving cooperation

Benny Gantz in Turkey:

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

In addition to meeting the Turkish president, the minister will also meet with his counterpart as part of a historic visit to the country.

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

Gantz takes off for official visit to Turkey

Defense Minister to meet Turkish counterpart tomorrow.

Gantz takes off for official visit to Turkey

This Turkish city's last remaining Jews watch the end of an era

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch.

This Turkish city's last remaining Jews watch the end of an era

Historic Turkish Jewish neighborhood turning into museum

Old Jewish section of Kemeralti Bazaar in Turkey's Izmir province to be remade into museum celebrating area's Jewish history.

Historic Turkish Jewish neighborhood turning into museum

Turkey:

Dozens trapped after explosion inside coal mine

Nearly 50 coal miners trapped hundreds of meters below ground after unexplained blast in mine in northern Turkey.

Dozens trapped after explosion inside coal mine

Watch:

Turkish MP smashes his phone with a hammer in parliament

Turkish Member of Parliament smashes his mobile phone in protest of law meant to combat online "disinformation".

Turkish MP smashes his phone with a hammer in parliament

Turkey taps ambassador to Israel after four year absence

Ankara appoints first ambassador to Israel since recalling previous ambassador and cutting ties with Jerusalem in 2018.

Turkey taps ambassador to Israel after four year absence

For the first time since 2008

Israeli Prime Minister meets Turkish President

Lapid meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Israeli Prime Minister meets Turkish President

Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel

Turkish President meets leader of US Jewish organizations, tells them antisemitism is a “crime against humanity”.

Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel

After 4 years:

Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.

Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Ukrainian refugees confronting Russian tourists in Turkey

Turkey is playing a delicate balancing act, providing drones for the Ukrainian army while refusing to sanction Russia.

Ukrainian refugees confronting Russian tourists in Turkey

Israeli official:

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey on restoration of ties with Turkey: Re-appointing an ambassador is a matter of "when and not if."

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Turkish Pres. thanks Pres. Herzog for help restoring relations

Pres. Isaac Herzog, Turkish Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, welcome resumption of diplomatic relations, express hope for further progress.

Turkish Pres. thanks Pres. Herzog for help restoring relations

2 year-old bitten by snake bites back and kills it

Toddler in Turkey bitten on the lip by snake, responds with bite of her own which killed the animal.

2 year-old bitten by snake bites back and kills it

It's official: Israel and Turkey to reopen embassies

'Renewal of relations with Turkey important for regional stability,' Israel's PM Lapid says.

It's official: Israel and Turkey to reopen embassies

Turkey and Israel to announce renewal of relations

Turkey and Israel will soon announce the renewal of their diplomatic relationship, reopening of embassies, report says.

Turkey and Israel to announce renewal of relations

Turkish air strike in northern Syria kills at least 11

Syrian government soldiers among those killed in Turkish strike which comes amid tensions between Kurdish and Turkey-backed fighters.

Turkish air strike in northern Syria kills at least 11

Inflation soars in Turkey to almost 80%

Inflation in Turkey is nearly at 80 percent, with consumers shocked by soaring costs for food, energy and housing.

Inflation soars in Turkey to almost 80%

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Reports of a 'sophisticated' spy network working with the Mossad comes amidst numerous threats & assassination attempts from both sides.

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

Turkish newspaper releases new details after authorities capture additional Iranians involved in attempts to assassinate Israeli tourists.

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

Turkey arrests Iranians who plotted to attack Israelis

Turkish media reports that two more suspects have been arrested in plot by Iranian nationals against Israeli citizens in Turkey.

Turkey arrests Iranians who plotted to attack Israelis

Palestinian Authority Arabs to be allowed to fly over Israel?

Palestinian Authority Arabs may soon be allowed to fly over Israeli airspace, on their way from Eilat's airport to Turkey.

Palestinian Authority Arabs to be allowed to fly over Israel?

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

36 headstones at Turkish Jewish cemetery damaged by vandals.

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

Iranian terrorists stayed at same hotel as Israeli tourists

Report reveals that some of 8 Iranian terrorists arrested while plotting to kidnap Israelis were staying at the same hotels as their targets

Iranian terrorists stayed at same hotel as Israeli tourists

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president congratulates Lapid on becoming premiership, while Israeli premier thanks Erdogan for cooperation in foiling terror plots

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Pres. Herzog speaks to Turkish Pres. Erdogan on Eid al-Adha

Conversation between Israeli, Turkish presidents follows signing of new aviation agreement between Israel and Turkey.

Pres. Herzog speaks to Turkish Pres. Erdogan on  Eid al-Adha

Turkey, Israel, initiate civil aviation agreement

Civil aviation agreement between Israel and Tűrkiye is initialed following PM Lapid's recent visit meeting with Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu.

Turkey, Israel, initiate civil aviation agreement

Israel and Turkey to sign new bilateral aviation agreement

'Aviation relations are a strategic tool for Israel’s economic development,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says.

Israel and Turkey to sign new bilateral aviation agreement

Amid warming relations:

Israel reopens Turkey trade office

As ties thaw between Israel and Turkey with Turkish FM's first trip to Israel in 15 years, Israel reopens trade office in Istanbul.

Israel reopens Turkey trade office

Diplomat was evacuated from Turkey 'like in the movies'

Iranians targeting former Israeli consul stayed in the same hotel as he did, report says.

Diplomat was evacuated from Turkey 'like in the movies'

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

National Security Council lowers travel warning from level 4 to level 3 after Iranian cells seeking to harm Israelis arrested.

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

Lapid:

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Foreign Minister meets his Turkish counterpart after Turkey foils Iranian plot to kidnap former Israeli ambassador.

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

10 arrested

Turkey thwarts abduction of former Israeli ambassador

Turkish officials thwart abduction of Israeli ambassador, tourists, Mossad evacuates the Israelis back to Israel.

Turkey thwarts abduction of former Israeli ambassador

Despite terror threat, life for Turkish Jews hasn't changed

Israeli security warnings elicit subdued response from Jews in Turkey, including some Israeli nationals.

Despite terror threat, life for Turkish Jews hasn't changed

Turkey detains two wanted ISIS suspects

Turkish police detain two ISIS suspects wanted by Interpol.

Turkey detains two wanted ISIS suspects

War with Iran:

Bennett: Iranian terrorists arrested in Turkey

The Prime Minister said a number of attacks had been thwarted in Turkey and thanked Erdogan for his assistance in the fight against Iran.

Bennett: Iranian terrorists arrested in Turkey

Defense Minister:

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Defense Min. Gantz speaks about Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, praises 'achievements' against Iran deal.

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Op-ed:

There’s a bullseye on the man threatening Israelis in Turkey

The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards intelligence unit should be looking over his shoulder. Opinion.

There’s a bullseye on the man threatening Israelis in Turkey

Officials in Israel believe:

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Defense establishment concerned that Iran's efforts to carry out an attack against Israelis in Turkey will spill over to other countries.

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Terror Threat in Turkey:

Yair Lapid expected to visit Turkey Thursday

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to meet Turkish Foreign Minister during state visit, amid ongoing Iranian terror threat.

Yair Lapid expected to visit Turkey Thursday

Herzog to Erdogan: Israelis in Turkey still under terror threat

Turkish president speaks with President Herzog following thwarting of planned attacks on Israelis in Turkey.

Herzog to Erdogan: Israelis in Turkey still under terror threat

Turkey:

Israeli recounts terrifying experiences

Moriah was sure media was exaggerating until she saw for herself.

Israeli recounts terrifying experiences

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

With Turkish security cooperating with its Israeli counterparts, Iran's relations with Turkey are taking a spin for the worst.

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'