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Turks celebrate 1964 napalm bombing of Cyprus

Turks celebrate 1964 napalm bombing of Cyprus

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

Turkish police kill ISIS terrorist who stabbed a police officer.

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

Turkey arrests ISIS terrorist who plotted attack on US airbase

Turkey arrested a member of ISIS who had planned abortive attack on US Air Force base at Incirlik with a weaponized drone.

Turkey arrests ISIS terrorist who plotted attack on US airbase

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How were terror funds transferred from Turkey to Hevron?

Hamas terrorists transfer $200,000 from Turkey and Gaza to Hevron, to fund additional terror activities and Hamas' legislative branch.

How were terror funds transferred from Turkey to Hevron?

Mass anti-Israel protests in Turkey

Thousands of supporters of radical Islamist party protest Israeli security measures on Temple Mount after measures are removed.

Mass anti-Israel protests in Turkey

Turkey to deport Iranian journalist who wrote for Israeli site

Journalist left Iran when her book on women's oppression was banned. Turkey gave her 30 days to leave after she wrote for Israeli site.

Turkey to deport Iranian journalist who wrote for Israeli site

Erdogan slams Israel's 'disregard of the law'

Turkish President accuses Israel of harming the region because of its security measures at the Temple Mount.

Erdogan slams Israel's 'disregard of the law'

Erdogan condemns Israel's 'excessive force'

Turkish President says Israel uses excessive force on Temple Mount, urges the international community to take action.

Erdogan condemns Israel's 'excessive force'

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

Turkish ultra-nationalists protest outside Istanbul synagogue to denounce Israel's security measures on the Temple Mount.

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

Erdogan demands Israel remove metal detectors

President Rivlin tells Turkish counterpart Turkey should show the same support for Israel after terror attack Israel showed Turkey.

Erdogan demands Israel remove metal detectors

Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple Mount

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister says two-day closure of the Temple Mount was "crime against humanity."

Turkey’s Deputy PM blasts Israel for closing Temple Mount

Turkey dismisses thousands ahead of failed coup anniversary

Turkey dismisses more than 7,000 police, ministry staff and academics.

Turkey dismisses thousands ahead of failed coup anniversary

Turkey arrests filmmaker over movie about Erdogan

Turkish police detains prominent film director who made a movie showing Erdogan under gunpoint during coup.

Turkey arrests filmmaker over movie about Erdogan

Turkish energy minister 'to visit Israel for pipeline deal'

As gas deal moves forward, Israel and Turkey work to conclude agrement and start construction.

Turkish energy minister 'to visit Israel for pipeline deal'

Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal exposed

Christian US company forefeits artifacts, pays $3 million after prosecutors accuse them of looting, theft, and smuggling.

Hobby Lobby smuggling scandal exposed

Erdogan: The demands placed on Qatar are unacceptable

Turkish President reaffirms support for Qatar, rejects demands made by the countries that cut ties with it.

Erdogan: The demands placed on Qatar are unacceptable

Report: Turkey stirring up tensions on Temple Mount

Investigative report claims Turkey spending tens of millions in Jerusalem to gain foothold, stir up tensions.

Report: Turkey stirring up tensions on Temple Mount

Erdogan: Qatar doesn't sponsor terrorism

Turkish President insists he has never known Qatar to support terror organizations, urges Saudi Arabia to restore ties.

Erdogan: Qatar doesn't sponsor terrorism

Erdogan re-elected as leader of his party

Turkish President re-elected as leader of the ruling AK Party. He was the only candidate.

Erdogan re-elected as leader of his party

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Global Firepower list puts Israel ahead of Iran, but behind Turkey and Egypt.

Israel drops to 15th on list of world's strongest militaries

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Turkey's president will come to Washington this week to sit down with President Trump. What does he really want from the US?

Erdogan hoping for new beginning with US?

Likud minister:

'Erdogan's comments are unnecessary incitement'

Minister Ayoob Kara responds to Turkish President who urged Muslims to "protect Jerusalem from Judaization".

'Erdogan's comments are unnecessary incitement'

Trump approves weapons supplies to Kurds battling ISIS

Move likely to infuriate Turkey, which sees YPG as terrorists.

Trump approves weapons supplies to Kurds battling ISIS

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal against a government decision to block access to its website.

Turkish court rejects Wikipedia's appeal

Erdogan: Together, we can turn Raqqa into an ISIS graveyard

Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey, US, should back Free Syrian army, clear ISIS capital.

Erdogan: Together, we can turn Raqqa into an ISIS graveyard

Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia

Turkish internet users find themselves faced with 'error' message, Wikimedia says they're investigating.

Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia

Yazidis in Turkey on the verge of extinction

Yazidis in Turkey on the verge of extinction  

Turkey rejects appeals against referendum

Turkey's election authority rejects opposition requests to cancel referendum that boosted Erdogan's authority.

Turkey rejects appeals against referendum

Erdogan claims victory in vote on expanded presidential power

Turkish president pulls ahead in referendum to grant him greater powers. 3 killed in polling station shooting.

Erdogan claims victory in vote on expanded presidential power

Turkey, where are your Jews?

Turkey, where are your Jews?

Turkey arrests alleged ISIS recruiter

Turkish authorities arrest Syrian who allegedly recruited militants from Europe to fight for ISIS.

Turkey arrests alleged ISIS recruiter

Germany to Erdogan: You've gone too far

Germany angry after Turkish President accuses Merkel of using "Nazi measures".

Germany to Erdogan: You've gone too far

Ya'alon: Erdogan seeking to be 'neo-Ottoman empire'

EX-Defense Minister says Erdogan's Turkey one of several radical elements seeking to expand hegemony over Middle East, including Iran.

Ya'alon: Erdogan seeking to be 'neo-Ottoman empire'

Watch: Turks riot in Amsterdam

Dutch police confront protesters amid diplomatic crisis between Turkey, The Netherlands.

Watch: Turks riot in Amsterdam

Turkey bans Dutch envoy

Turkey bans Dutch ambassador to Ankara, suspends high-level political contacts with the Netherlands.

Turkey bans Dutch envoy

Turkey's long term plans are off to a good start in Holland

Turkey's long term plans are off to a good start in Holland

Dutch Muslims shout anti-Semitic slogans during protest

Dutch Muslims shout anti-Semitic slogans amid violent clashes over authorities’ refusal to let Turkish Cabinet minister campaign in Holland.

Dutch Muslims shout anti-Semitic slogans during protest

Erdogan calls for sanctions on the Netherlands

Turkish President urges international organizations to impose sanctions on the Netherlands.

Erdogan calls for sanctions on the Netherlands

Turkey and Holland fulminate as diplomatic crisis brews

Turkey 'doesn't want Dutch ambassador' to return after Holland refuses entry to Turkish FM, closes of consulate.

Turkey and Holland fulminate as diplomatic crisis brews

Turkish minister denied entry to Rotterdam consulate

Dutch police stop Turkish minister from entering consulate, minister says Dutch blockade 'violates all international laws.'

Turkish minister denied entry to Rotterdam consulate

'Cyprus deal could speed up Turkey energy project'

New ambassador to Turkey says sending gas via Cyprus would speed Israel-Turkey gas project.

'Cyprus deal could speed up Turkey energy project'

So how are the Kurds in Turkey doing?

If what is happening to their culture is any indication, not so well. Children detained for listening to Kurdish music, schools closed.

So how are the Kurds in Turkey doing?

Man convicted of assaulting Brooklyn Jew flees to Turkey

New York man who was convicted of assaulting the head of the Brooklyn Jewish Y flees the country.

Man convicted of assaulting Brooklyn Jew flees to Turkey

Exposé: In Turkey, government dismisses academics, police beat them

 Exposé: In Turkey, government dismisses academics, police beat them

Regev to join basketball team's trip to Turkey

Turkish security insists Israeli minister join team trip to allow use of weapons.

Regev to join basketball team's trip to Turkey

Publisher shuts Turkey weekly over offensive Moses cartoon

Publisher fires entire staff after cartoon published depicting Moses spewing curse words.

Publisher shuts Turkey weekly over offensive Moses cartoon

Turkish tourism minister visits Israel

Turkey's tourism minister, Nabi Avci, becomes first member of his country's cabinet to visit Israel since 2010.

Turkish tourism minister visits Israel

Turkish government: Regulation Law is 'unacceptable'

Turkey slams passage of law to normalize status of Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria, calls legislation 'unacceptable'.

Turkish government: Regulation Law is 'unacceptable'

Turkey detains over 400 suspected ISIS members

Turkish police detain almost 450 suspected ISIS members in nationwide raids.

Turkey detains over 400 suspected ISIS members

High-ranking Turkish delegation to visit Israel

Turkish delegation to visit Israel, discuss gas pipeline between the two countries.

High-ranking Turkish delegation to visit Israel

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Foreign Ministry Director-General Yuval Rotem to travel to Turkey for a series of diplomatic meetings with local officials.

Israel and Turkey to resume diplomatic dialogue after six years

Report: Istanbul terrorist acted on direct orders from ISIS

Turkish media reports that gunman who killed 39 people on New Year's Eve told police he acted on direct orders from ISIS in Syria.

Report: Istanbul terrorist acted on direct orders from ISIS

Turkish security forces capture Istanbul terrorist

Abdulgadir Masharipov, who killed 39 people an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Eve, captured by local security forces.

Turkish security forces capture Istanbul terrorist

32 dead as Turkish cargo jet crashes in Kyrgyzstan

ACT Airlines cargo jet crashes near Kyrgyzstan's Manas airport, killing at least 32.

32 dead as Turkish cargo jet crashes in Kyrgyzstan

Turkey moves closer to approving constitutional reform

Turkey’s parliament approves final article in constitutional reform that would increase Erdogan's powers.

Turkey moves closer to approving constitutional reform

Turkey agrees to help Gaza with electricity crisis

Senior Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says Turkey has agreed to his request to send fuel for Gaza's sole power plant.

Turkey agrees to help Gaza with electricity crisis

Watch: Brawl erupts at the Turkish parliament

A brawl erupted at the Turkish parliament as lawmakers debated constitutional amendments. The measures passed anyway.

Watch: Brawl erupts at the Turkish parliament

At least 10 wounded in suspected car bombing in Turkey

Police kill suspected terrorists behind car bombing, just days after terrorist kills 39 at Istanbul nightclub.

At least 10 wounded in suspected car bombing in Turkey

Turkish police identify Istanbul nightclub terrorist.

Turkish police announced Wednesday they have identified the terrorist who murdered 39 people in an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's day.

Turkish police identify Istanbul nightclub terrorist.

Turkey extends state of emergency

Turkey's parliament approves motion to extend by another three months the state of emergency imposed following failed coup attempt.

Turkey extends state of emergency