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US imposes sanctions against Turkey
Trump Administration responds to imprisonment of US pastor in Turkey with sanctions against Turkish officials.
Israel releases Turkish woman accused of terrorism
In bid to free American pastor held by Turkey, Israel releases Ebru Ozkan, 27, deports to Turkey.
Foreign Ministry: Turkish group entered on forged visa
Israel denies 90 Turkish citizens entry for tour of Islamic holy places.
Report: Trump asked Israel to release, expel Turkish citizen
US President asked Israel to release Turkish woman accused of aiding Hamas in exchange for release of US pastor held in Turkey.
Turkey blasts Nationality Law, says Israel creating apartheid
President Erdogan's spokesman claims Nationality Law 'wipes out Palestinians from their homeland. Israel has created an apartheid state.'
Turkey lifts state of emergency
State of emergency which was declared after failed 2016 coup comes to an end.
Turkish terror suspect deported from Israel
Israel expels 27-year-old Turkish woman accused of working on behalf of Hamas terror organization during trip to Israel.
Turkish university grads arrested for mocking Erdogan
Four graduates of top Turkish university arrested for displaying cartoon mocking Turkish President at their graduation ceremony.
Erdogan appoints son-in-law as finance minister
After being sworn in for second term as president, Erdogan names his son-in-law as the country’s finance minister.
Turkey vows to retaliate after Turkish woman indicted in Israel
'We will retaliate against this', says Turkish FM, after woman charged in Israel for supporting Hamas terror group.
An exposure of Erdogan's hypocrisy
Four noteworthy events.
Knesset cancels vote on Armenian genocide recognition, says MK
Despite pledge to vote on motion to formally recognize Ottoman empire's mass-murder of Armenians as genocide, Knesset cancels vote.
It's official: Erdogan wins presidential election
Turkey’s election authority chief confirms incumbent president had won presidential election in the first round.
Abbas, Haniyeh congratulate Erdogan
PA chairman and Hamas leader congratulate Turkish President on his reelection.
Erdogan projected to win reelection as Turkish president
Turkish President Recep Erdogan projected to win reelection with 52.8% of the vote.
Turkish election:
Early results: Erdogan leads by wide margin
With 40% of the vote counted, Turkish president leads closest rival by 57-28%. New presidential powers to take effect following election.
Communications Minister Kara hopes Turkey 'returns to path'
'The significance of this election is vast. They can take it to a worse place, or they can get things back on track.'
Turkey: Election time again
Turkish PM: Israel rigged Eurovision vote
Turkish PM Yıldırım says Netta Barzilai 'wasn't good,' 'imperialists' rigged the results to bring Eurovision to Jerusalem.
Turkish woman arrested at Ben Gurion Airport
Israel arrests 27-year-old Turkish woman for alleged terror ties.
Erdogan: State of emergency could be lifted after election
Turkish President hints the country could lift its state of emergency after elections this month.
Netanyahu shelves legislation on Armenian genocide
Netanyahu orders Ministerial Committee not to discuss two bills calling for recognition of Armenian genocide.
Syria FM links negotiations to US withdrawal
Syrian FM Muallem says US must withdraw from southern Syria before negotiations can advance.
Turkey transfers $10 million to UNRWA
Turkey increases the aid it provides to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".
Made in Turkey:
Is Turkey waging an economic war against Israel?
Kulanu MK warns against cheap Turkish products flooding the Israeli market, threatening factories - and even entire industries.
Turkey: Israeli recognition of Armenia genocide would be harmful
Turkish Foreign Ministry: Israel will only be harming itself if it recognizes the killing of Armenians in the Ottoman era as genocide.
'Cut all ties with Turkey'
Likud MK calls on to cut ties with Turkey, warns Erdogan greater danger than Iran. 'He's comparing Israel to the Nazis. This must end.'
Turkey bans Wikipedia for noting it supported ISIS in Syria
Turkish Minister: 'As long as Wikipedia shows Turkey as a supporter of ISIS, it will not be allowed to operate in Turkey.'
Muslim leaders accuse Israel of murdering Gazans
Organization of Islamic Cooperation calls for international force “to protect” Palestinians following violent Gaza riots.
Erdogan: No difference between Nazis' actions and Israel's
Turkish President compares Israel's actions in Gaza to the Nazi persecution of the Jews in World War II.
'Erdogan criticizing Israel for political purposes'
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon unfazed by Turkish President's anti-Israel rhetoric.
Illegal Turkish activity in Jerusalem
Jerusalem City Councilman Aryeh King tells Arutz Sheva correspondent how Turkey is posting illegal signs in and around Old City
Hotovely:
'Our goal isn't a jab in the eye'
Deputy FM says no intention in political establishment to relinquish relations with Turkey despite events of recent days.
Turkey calls for investigation of Israel in ICC
Foreign minister continues in belligerent vein adopted by Turkey against Israel. 'Israel trying to turn itself into a victim.'
Turkey sold Israeli electronic equipment to Iran
Turkey buys, sends Iran electronics manufactured in Jerusalem suitable for nukes: 'If shipment reached Iran, Turkish buyer cheated us.'
Erdogan blasts world's silence on Israel's 'tyranny'
Turkish President continues his verbal attacks on Israel, accuses it of “tyranny”.
Israel and Turkey - "anything but normal"
Ambassador Eli Shaked, former Israeli Consul General in Istanbul talks about the clash between the states.
Deputy Foreign Minister:
'Erdogan, who commits war crimes, preaching to us?'
Hotovely prepares for the transfer of other embassies to the capital, while addressing row with Turkey and European condemnation.
Israel retaliates for humiliation of ambassador
Foreign Ministry orders Turkish representative in for dressing down, subjects him to security checks after Israeli ambassador 'humiliated'.
Turkey humiliates Israeli ambassador
After being ordered out of the country, Israeli ambassador to Turkey subjected to humiliating checks at Istanbul airport.
Neturei Karta meets Turkish president, rips Trump's embassy move
Delegation of fringe anti-Zionist group meets with Turkish president, praises his anti-Israel policies and calls for dismantling of Israel.
Turkey expels Israeli consul
After sending Israeli ambassador back to Israel, Turkey expels consul general.
'They sold Hadar and Oron in favor of an agreement'
Family of Hadar Goldin urges government not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
Erdogan: Hamas is not a terrorist organization
Turkish President continues to attack Israel over violence in Gaza, "reminds" Netanyahu that Hamas is a "resistance movement".
Netanyahu: Erdogan's hands stained with blood
Israeli PM says man who occupies northern Cyprus, massacres Kurds has no right to lecture Israel on morality.
Israel expels Turkish consul
Emissaries expelled as war of words heats up between Israel, Turkey.
Erdogan: Netanyahu has blood on his hands
Turkish president lambastes Israel over violence on Gaza border.
First publication:
Agricultural imports from Turkey frozen
Decision made by Agriculture Minister Ariel following Israeli ambassador expulsion from Turkey and Erdoğan statements.
Bennett: Boycott Turkey
Education Minister calls on government to recognize Armenian Genocide following Turkey;s expulsion of Israeli ambassador.
Turkey temporarily expels Israeli ambassador
Turkey tells Israeli ambassador to 'temporarily leave country' after deadly Gaza riots.
Turkey recalls Israeli, American envoys
Turkey recalls its ambassadors from Israel and the United States in protest over Gaza riots. Erdogan blasts Israel as a "terror state".
Turkey blames US for 'massacre' in Gaza
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says US desicion to move embassy to Israel's capital responsible for deadly riots at Gaza border
Erdogan: US has lost its role as Middle East 'mediator'
Turkish Pres. Erdogan slams US Embassy move, claims Israel perpetrates 'aggression.'
The Islamic response to the US embassy move to Jerusalem
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates give quarter billion dollars to Waqf, other Islamic groups in Jerusalem in "rescue" push.
Turkey again extends state of emergency
Turkish Parliament extends ongoing state of emergency for the seventh time.
Erdan: Erdogan an anti-Semite
Internal Security Minister says Israel not not have signed reconciliation deal with Turkey in light of Turkish president's anti-Semitism.
Netanyahu Fires Back:
'Who is Turkey calling an occupier?'
Israeli premier blasts Turkish president, who called Israel 'terrorist state, occupier'. 'Erdogan isn't used to people talking back to him.'
Erdogan:
'Netanyahu is a terrorist and Israel is a terrorist state'
Turkish president ramps up anti-Israel rhetoric following Hamas-led confrontation on Israel-Gaza border, calls Israel 'terror state'.
Turkey: Israel using 'disproportionate force' on Gazans
Turkey accuses Israel of using "disproportionate force" against Gazans who marched towards the border.