Turkey

Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Wilders

Turkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.

France recalls ambassador to Turkey

France recalls its ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan says Macron needed “mental health treatment”.

Report:

Hamas operating secret headquarters in Turkey

Western intelligence sources say Gaza-based terrorist group has secret cyberwarfare headquarters in Istanbul.

ANALYSIS: Why Turkey is becoming a regional threat

Turkey's increasing hostility towards Israel, renewed tensions with Greece over Cyprus part of broader Turkish threat to regional stability.

'Turkey has a clear objective of reinstating the Turkish empire'

Following a week of heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijan forces over a disputed region, Armenian PM places blame with Turkey.

Israel must stand with little Armenia against Turkish Jihad

it is a moral, but also a strategic decision. Turkey, our implacable enemy in recent years, backs Azerbaijan. Opinion.

Turkey outraged over construction in Judea and Samaria

Turkish Foreign Ministry: Netanyahu's decision to approve new construction in "settlements" proves Israel still planning annexation.

To avoid WW3, the US must assure arms for Russia in Syria

America must assure Russia military support now, thereby neutralizing Turkey's prevention of Russian sea passage in the Straits. Op-ed.

What is Hashem planning for His people in Eretz Yisrael in 5781

Nothing of significance has ever evolved or will evolve without implicit or covert implications for the Jewish people.

Turkish New Year nightclub terrorist sent to life in prison

Turkish court sentences Uzbek gunman who killed 39 people in 2017 attack on Istanbul nightclub to jail for life.

Saudi court overturns death sentences over Khashoggi murder

Turkey criticizes Saudi Arabian court after it overturns five death sentences over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder.

Watch: Turkey conducts provocative military exercise

Turkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are in the midst of a 5-day land, air and sea military exercise. EU expected to object.

Turkey 'disappointed' by Kosovo's move to recognize Israel

"Even the thought by Kosovo officials of taking such a step - which is a clear violation of international law - is disappointing."

The Israel-Sunni Arab bloc: The new sheriff

Trump\s highlighting Turkey’s hostility despite its alliance in NATO shows the changes in America’s alliance system in the region. Op-ed.

US condemns Turkey for hosting Hamas leaders

State Department: Erdogan’s continued outreach to terrorist organization only serves to isolate Turkey from the international community.

Report: Turkey ordered Hamas to start conflict with Israel

Hamas launched war against Israel while its leaders met with Turkey's Pres. Erdogan, report claims.

Erdogan threatens to suspend ties with UAE

Turkish President says country could suspend diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates following its peace deal with Israel.

Turkey grants citizenship to Hamas terrorists

Convicted terrorists freed in 'Shalit deal' receive Turkish citizenship passports, source says. Turkey: 'Baseless claims.

Musings of a Turkish journalist

'Turkey was the first Moslem country to recognize Israel, but the demography changed so hating Israel is accepted by most Turks.' Interview.

Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 years

Bipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system.

ANALYSIS: Turkey has become a rogue state‏

Turkey is sowing conflict in Libya, Somalia, Yemen and Qatar, planning to renew the Ottoman Empire which Erdogan intends to head.

Netflix drops show over Islamic criticism

Netflix services in Turkey drop planned television series over inclusion of gay character.

Erdogan wants the West to watch him closely in Hagia Sophia

Erdogan wants the West to see him praying as the reconqueror of Istanbul’s most important site, another step towards his Caliphate. Op-ed.

Erdogan orders conversion of Hagia Sophia back into mosque

Move comes after Turkey's top administrative court annulled presidential decree that made the mosque into a museum.

20 Saudis on trial for murder of Jamal Khashoggi

Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. His body has not been found.

Tunisia's President:

'Turkey’s intervention in Libya has legal standing'

President Saied: No country, including US, has dared to ask him permission to build military bases on Tunisian soil.

Greek NSA:

If Greece capitulates, Turkey to threaten Israel more than Iran

Greek National Security Advisor Alexandros Diakopoulos discusses Turkey's opposition to Israeli-Greek-Cypriot pipeline.

Turkey and Russia agree on delivery of second S-400 batch

Turkey's Defense Industries Chair says agreement in principle has been reached with Russia on supply of second batch of air defense system.

Turkey to impose curfew in effort to stem coronavirus spread

Turkey will impose two-day curfew in 15 provinces beginning midnight on Friday.

Muslim regimes continue to violate human rights amid pandemic

Turkey and Syria to Pakistan and Bangladesh, human and minority rights violations continue unabetted, as the world turns a blind eye. Op-ed.

Turkey: We will not agree to annexation in Judea and Samaria

Turkish President threatens Israel, says "Jerusalem is a red line".

'Tika': The Gaza you don't see

Have a peek at 'Tika' city in central Gaza, built by Turkey for poor Gazans.

Turkey records 3,122 new cases of coronavirus

Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Turkey increases to 104,912, death toll surges to 2,600.

Turkey's coronavirus cases pass 100,000

Turkey reports 101,790 case of coronavirus, with the death toll climbing to 2,491.

Turkey leads Middle East in coronavirus cases

Turkey surpasses Iran as the country hardest hit by the coronavirus in the Middle East.

Turkey surpasses Iran in number of coronavirus cases

Turkey's coronavirus cases surge to 82,329. The death toll surpasses 1,890.

Turkish interior minister resigns over failed lockdown

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan rejects resignation of interior minister.

Turkey announces curfew for those under age 20

Turkey announces new measures to stem spread of coronavirus.

Ministry reports: Jews, Israel blamed for coronavirus

A report by the Ministry for Strategic Affairs details anti-Semitic statements made by international figures blaming Jews for pandemic.

First case of coronavirus recorded in Turkey

Male Turkish citizen tests positive for coronavirus after returning from Europe.

ANALYSIS: Turkey announces war on pro-Assad coalition in Syria

February death toll in Syria the highest in nearly 2 years as Erdogan all but declares war on Assad's forces.

Dozens of Turkish soldiers killed in air strike in Syria

Turkish army vows to retaliate after air strike kills at least 29 Turkish soldiers in the northwestern Idlib province.

ANALYSIS: Turkey now technically at war with Russia and Syria

Turkish troops shell Syrian army positions while Russian air force bombs Turkish positions in Idlib, Syria.

Sinem Tezyapar: A case of profound injustice. Opinion.

Sinem Tezyapar was imprisoned for her beliefs & her ability to speak out. Western World cannot turn its eyes away from this grave injustice.

ANALYSIS: Turkey on crash course with Russia over Syria

War is brewing between Turkish forces and the pro-Assad coalition in northeastern Syria as Turkish military casualties mount.

Watch: Truck hit by train after running barrier in Turkey

Driver survives after train smashes through his truck in western Turkey. Truck had broken through barrier before being hit by train.

Turkey: Plane overruns runway, breaks in 2

Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul closed after aircraft splits in 2 after failed landing.

Syria: Four Turkish soldiers killed in Idlib attack

Syrian army kills four Turkish soldiers who were posted to prevent conflict. Erdogan: 'We will continue the operation in Syria.'

Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump plan

Turkish Pres. Erdogan calls on moderate Arab states to 'break their silence,' blasts 'treason against Jerusalem.'

Erdogan says Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump Mideast plan

Turkish president blasts Trump peace plan, declares 'Jerusalem not for sale'.

Erdogan: Trump's Mideast peace plan 'absolutely unacceptable'

Turkish president blasts Trump plan, calls Jerusalem "sacred for Muslims", condemns proposal to leave city under Israeli control.

Turkey: US peace plan was 'stillborn'

Turkey rejects US President Donald Trump's "Deal of the Century", says it aims to "kill" the two-state solution.

MDA offers assistance to Turkish rescue forces

Following Turkey earthquake, Magen David Adom offers supplementary aid to Turkish rescue forces.

Turkey lifts ban on Wikipedia

Turkish court lifts ban on Wikipedia that was first imposed in April of 2017.

ANALYSIS: Turkey becoming a second Iran

For the first time, the IDF has added Turkey to the list of security threats Israel faces in annual security assessment.

Turkey criticizes Israel, Greece and Cyprus gas agreement

Turkey says agreement pipeline project to ship gas from the eastern Mediterranean to Europe is a "futile step".

ANALYSIS: Erdogan sets Turkey on a crash course with Israel

While Israel forges closer ties with Greece and Cyprus, Turkey eyes moves which could destabilize the region - and spell trouble for Israel.

Turkey's interference in Israel's affairs expanding

Turkey transfers Ottoman archive to Palestinian Authority, in joint efforts to undermine Israel's claim on land around the country.

Turkish bank fails to halt US prosecution for aiding Iran

Federal judge rejects request by Turkish Halkbank to put on hold a federal prosecution accusing it of helping Iran evade sanctions.

Turkey detains 20 suspected ISIS members

Turkey detains almost two dozen suspected Islamic ISIS militants in Istanbul amid crackdown on the group.