Turkey

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

Peres: My heart is with the Turkish people

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

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.

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.

White House: We support Turkey

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

Trump on Turkey attack: When will the world learn?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cabinet to approve Turkey reconciliation agreement

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

'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.

Turkey, Israel to agree normalization deal June 26

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

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.

Turkey PM wants 'no permanent enmity' with neighbors

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

Putin supports Israel-Turkey reconciliation

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

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.

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.

Germany recognizes Armenian Genocide; Turkey furious

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

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.

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.

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.

David Blatt reportedly to sign with Turkish basketball team

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

Netanyahu: Reconciliation with Turkey is very close

Prime Minister Netanyahu tells visiting congressmen an agreement on 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.

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.

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 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.

Turkey nabs ISIS executioner

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Israel to upgrade ties with NATO

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

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.

Deadly drone, artillery strikes against ISIS from Turkey

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

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: Kidnappers release two Israeli Bedouins

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

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.

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.

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.'

Three wounded in Istanbul explosion

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

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.

Israelis warned to leave Turkey 'immediately'

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

First Syrians arrive in Germany under EU-Turkey pact

Initial steps in deal for EU to accept refugees from Turkey in exchange for giving over refugees from Greece.

Erdogan: Obama spoke 'behind my back' on freedom of the press

Turkish President angry over American counterpart's comments about Turkey's press freedom record.

Syrian refugees face mass expulsion

As Europe ships Syrians to Turkey, Turkey begins its own mass expulsion of refugees.

86% of Turkish women suffer domestic abuse

Turkish Family Ministry finds shockingly widespread physical and psychological violence, as Turkey follows trend of wider Muslim world.

Erdogan: Istanbul attack wasn't aimed at Israel

Turkish President says he expects positive results from upcoming meeting with Israeli officials.

Germany, EU reject Turkish protest over Erdogan clip

Germany tells Turkey that basic freedoms are non-negotiable, after Ankara blasts clip which appeared to mock Erdogan.

Satirical German song about Erdogan upsets Turkey

Turkey summons German ambassador over song insulting to President Erdogan that was broadcast on a German satirical show.

Rivlin: Israel very concerned over ISIS threat to Turkish Jews

In talks with Turkish Jewish leader, Israeli president is first official to comment on reports of ISIS plans to massacre Jewish children.