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Turkish aid ship arrives in Gaza after stop in Israel

Lady Leyla container ship arrives in Gaza with 10 truckloads of supplies, as part of Israel-Turkey reconciliation deal.

Turkish aid ship arrives in Gaza after stop in Israel

Turkey charges 13 over Istanbul airport attack

13 suspects, including 10 Turks, charged with belonging to a terror group, homicide, and endangering the unity of the state.

Turkey charges 13 over Istanbul airport attack

Erdogan: I consulted with Hamas on the deal with Israel

Turkish President says he spoke with PA and with Hamas leaders Mashaal and Haniyeh before signing reconciliation with Israel.

Erdogan: I consulted with Hamas on the deal with Israel

Turkish aid for Gaza docks amidst protests

Protesters demand return of Hamas-held IDF soldiers as part of reconciliation agreement with Turkey.

Turkish aid for Gaza docks amidst protests

22 arrested in connection to Ataturk Airport attack

Turkey arrests 22 after Istanbul airport attack, blames ISIS. ISIS angry at Turkey for supporting Syrian Kurds. Is a border war imminent?

22 arrested in connection to Ataturk Airport attack

How will Istanbul terror attack impact Israel?

Senior research scholar in counter-terrorism on how bombings will influence Turkish-Israeli relations and global fight against terror.

How will Istanbul terror attack impact Israel?

Erdogan blasts Marmara flotilla organizers

Turkish President criticizes IHH organization, which was behind the 2010 flotilla, for not asking for his permission beforehand.

Erdogan blasts Marmara flotilla organizers

'The terrorists sold their souls to the devil'

Turkey's chief rabbi condemns Istanbul attack, calls for peace in the world.

'The terrorists sold their souls to the devil'

Terror victim families turn to court to block Turkey deal

Families of terror victims petition Supreme Court to freeze the agreement with Turkey, saying in amounts to a capitulation to terror

Terror victim families turn to court to block Turkey deal

Peres: My heart is with the Turkish people

President Shimon Peres responds to the attack in Istanbul that left 41 dead.

Peres: My heart is with the Turkish people

Death toll in Turkey's Ataturk Airport rises to 41

Three suicide bombers opened fire at Istanbul airport and then blew themselves up; all Israelis accounted for.

Death toll in Turkey's Ataturk Airport rises to 41

Goldin family to Cabinet members: Are you rubber stamps?

Family of Hadar Goldin writes Cabinet members ahead of vote on the reconciliation agreement with Turkey.

Goldin family to Cabinet members: Are you rubber stamps?

White House: We support Turkey

United States condemns terrorist attack at Istanbul’s airport, stresses its support for Turkey.

White House: We support Turkey

Erdogan: Airport attack meant to undermine Turkey

Turkish President condemns attack at Ataturk Airport, calls on the world to show a decisive stance against terror.

Erdogan: Airport attack meant to undermine Turkey

Trump on Turkey attack: When will the world learn?

Republican presidential candidate condemns Istanbul attack, says terrorism must be prevented in the United States.

Trump on Turkey attack: When will the world learn?

Report: ISIS behind Istanbul attack

Turkish news agency says police believe ISIS was behind attack on Istanbul airport. Turkish official: It's too early to confirm.

Report: ISIS behind Istanbul attack

Sa'ar: Stop the 'bad agreement' with Turkey

Former Likud minister says there is absolutely no justification for Israel paying compensation to families of Marmara Islamists.

Sa'ar: Stop the 'bad agreement' with Turkey

Erdogan: Deal with Israel achieved all the conditions we set

Turkish President addresses reconciliation agreement with Israel, says Turkey will seek to improve the living standards of Gazans.

Erdogan: Deal with Israel achieved all the conditions we set

Turkey-Israel settlement reached

Agreement ends six years of political tensions. Turkey pledges to aid in recovery of soldiers killed in action, captives held by Hamas.

Turkey-Israel settlement reached

Fallen soldiers' families protest agreement with Turkey

Shaul and Goldin families protest the fact that Israel's agreement with Turkey fails to include a demand to return their bodies.

Fallen soldiers' families protest agreement with Turkey

Cabinet to approve Turkey reconciliation agreement

Ministers expected to approve agreement between Israel, Turkey next week. Turkey made partial concessions on Hamas.

Cabinet to approve Turkey reconciliation agreement

'Netanyahu, don't forget our captive brother in Gaza'

Family asks Netanyahu not to sign Turkey deal without assurances about Avera Mengistu, Israeli captured by Hamas.

'Netanyahu, don't forget our captive brother in Gaza'

Turkey, Israel to agree normalization deal June 26

Turkey and Israel to upgrade diplomatic relations, six years after Mavi Marmara incident.

Turkey, Israel to agree normalization deal June 26

At least 8 Syrian refugees killed by Turkish border guards

Turkish troops at Syrian border open fire on civilians fleeing ISIS-held areas; children among the dead.

At least 8 Syrian refugees killed by Turkish border guards

Turkey PM wants 'no permanent enmity' with neighbors

New Prime Minister Binali Yildirim expresses hope for improved relations with Israel, Egypt, Russia, Syria.

Turkey PM wants 'no permanent enmity' with neighbors

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Despite tensions between his country and Turkey, Russian President tells Netanyahu he supports reconciliation between Israel and Turkey.

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

Turkish FM: 'One meeting away from Israel normalization deal'

Cavusoglu says a rapprochement deal is 1 or 2 meetings away, raising questions about agreements on Gaza blockade and seaport.

Turkish FM: 'One meeting away from Israel normalization deal'

Genocide fallout: Furious Turkey recalls German ambassador

In response to vote recognizing massacre of 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide, Ankara launches diplomatic war on Berlin.

Genocide fallout: Furious Turkey recalls German ambassador

Germany recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious

Turkish President Erdogan warned German Chancellor ties would be at risk if vote passed.

Germany recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious

Israeli minister: Turkey reconciliation deal near completion

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says '90%' of Turkey's conditions have been met, possibly paving way for lucrative natural gas deal.

Israeli minister: Turkey reconciliation deal near completion

US-backed forces open new front against ISIS in northern Syria

Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces aim to cut off key jihadist lifeline into Turkey - threatening response from Ankara.

US-backed forces open new front against ISIS in northern Syria

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel could come in two months

Turkish ambassador to the PA expresses optimism about the possibility of a normalization agreement with Israel.

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel could come in two months

David Blatt reportedly to sign with Turkish basketball team

American-Israeli basketball coach reportedly set to sign with Istanbul-based Darussafaka.

David Blatt reportedly to sign with Turkish basketball team

Netanyahu: Reconciliation with Turkey is very close

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting congressmen an agreement on reconciliation with Turkey is very close.

Netanyahu: Reconciliation with Turkey is very close

Jewish wedding tweeted from Turkey draws anti-Semitism clamor

For the first time in 41 years, a Jewish wedding was held in Edirne, Turkey – and dozens of anti-Semitic tweeters responded.

Jewish wedding tweeted from Turkey draws anti-Semitism clamor

Turkey offers US joint Syria operation - without the Kurds

Ankara livid over US cooperation with YPG; offers to help open second front to close ISIS smuggling route, but only without Kurds.

Turkey offers US joint Syria operation - without the Kurds

Erdogan condemns US support of Kurdish militias in Syria

Turkish president fumes over photos showing US special forces wearing badges of Kurdish YPG militia; Turkish FM slams 'atheist' Kurds.

Erdogan condemns US support of Kurdish militias in Syria

Erdogan names close confidante as new PM candidate

After sacking Davutoglu for opposing his plans to seriously boost his own powers, Erdogan gives the nod to a more pliant senior aide.

Erdogan names close confidante as new PM candidate

Turkey nabs ISIS executioner

Seven ISIS members, including a senior leader and executioner responsible for several murders in Syria, arrested in raid.

Turkey nabs ISIS executioner

Erdogan's passion for building mosques in Europe

Erdogan's passion for building mosques in Europe

World war? Turkish campaign in Syria without coordination

Erdogan announces campaign to 'clean up' ISIS across border in Syria, while admitting he has no support from armies already there.

World war? Turkish campaign in Syria without coordination

Foreign Ministry reprimands consul over remarks on Turkey-Israel

Foreign Ministry says the Israeli consul in Istanbul did not reflect the government's view in discussing Turkey-Israel reconciliation.

Foreign Ministry reprimands consul over remarks on Turkey-Israel

Erdogan: We've been left to fight ISIS alone

Turkish President accuses the international coalition battling ISIS of leaving his country to fight the jihadists alone.

Erdogan: We've been left to fight ISIS alone

Wheelchair basketball fans hospitalize each other

In the middle of a tense Turkish rivalry match in European Champions Cup, fans break out the knives and bats and try to cripple each other.

Wheelchair basketball fans hospitalize each other

Erdogan's road to a dictatorship now clear?

Turkey's Erdogan forces his Prime Minister to step down, after he opposed Erdogan's plans to seriously boost his presidency.

Erdogan's road to a dictatorship now clear?

Erdogan's party to replace Prime Minister Davutoglu

Turkey's ruling party is set to replace Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu following tensions with President Erdogan, sources say.

Erdogan's party to replace Prime Minister Davutoglu

Israel to upgrade ties with NATO

Netanyahu announces permanent mission at NATO headquarters and accreditation of representatives, in a reported Turkish concession.

Israel to upgrade ties with NATO

Turkey confirms Gaziantep bomber was linked to ISIS

Turkey’s interior minister says the perpetrator of a deadly car bombing near the Syrian border is linked to ISIS.

Turkey confirms Gaziantep bomber was linked to ISIS

Deadly drone, artillery strikes against ISIS from Turkey

Turkey begins upping strikes against jihadists in Syria after string of deadly attacks on Turkish soil.

Deadly drone, artillery strikes against ISIS from Turkey

Turkey: Suspected ISIS suicide bomber kills 2 in Gaziantep

Latest in a series of attacks rocks Turkish city of Gaziantep, as Turkey struggles with jihadist and Kurdish insurgencies.

Turkey: Suspected ISIS suicide bomber kills 2 in Gaziantep

Turkey: Kidnappers release two Israeli Bedouins

Two Israeli Bedouin students were kidnapped in Turkey last week. Families reportedly paid ransom for their release.

Turkey: Kidnappers release two Israeli Bedouins

Green light for terror? EU eyes visa-free travel for Turks

EU proposes to grant Turks visa-free entry, raising fears of a terror influx as Turkey has been a key point in the jihadist migration.

Green light for terror? EU eyes visa-free travel for Turks

Turkish official: Israel agreed to a Gaza seaport

A leader of Turkish ruling party says in normalization talks Israel agreed to lift naval blockade on Hamas enclave, and compensate Marmara.

Turkish official: Israel agreed to a Gaza seaport

Merkel submits to Erdogan on freedom of expression

Merkel submits to Erdogan on freedom of expression

Deal or no deal?

Erdogan: No deal if Israel doesn't drop Gaza blockade

Turkish President's spokesperson issues normalization ultimatum, demands end of naval blockade and 'Israeli occupation.'

Erdogan: No deal if Israel doesn't drop Gaza blockade

Three wounded in Istanbul explosion

Police intentionally blew up suspicious bag, injuring two, only hours after US released warning about 'credible threats' in Turkey.

Three wounded in Istanbul explosion

US warns about 'credible threats' of terror attacks in Turkey

US releases travel warning to its citizens in Turkey, advising they take 'extreme caution' around possible terror targets.

US warns about 'credible threats' of terror attacks in Turkey

Israelis warned to leave Turkey 'immediately'

Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues updated travel warning to Turkey, urges Israelis there to leave immediately.

Israelis warned to leave Turkey 'immediately'

Turkey vows normalization deal in next meeting

After London talks, Turkish Foreign Ministry announces rapprochement deal with Israel will be signed in next meeting.

Turkey vows normalization deal in next meeting

Turkey is playing a 'double game' with Israel

As sides meet in ongoing talks, senior Israeli sources accuse Ankara of 'using us' to pressure Russia, estimate talks will fail.

Turkey is playing a 'double game' with Israel