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US orders families of personnel out of southern Turkey

Fearing imminent terror attacks, Pentagon orders families of military ad civilian personnel to leave southern Turkey.

US orders families of personnel out of southern Turkey

Israel silent on reports of imminent ISIS attack on Turkish Jews

Israeli, Turkish governments refuse to comment on reports last night of imminent plans by jihadist terrorist to massacre Jewish schoolkids.

Israel silent on reports of imminent ISIS attack on Turkish Jews

ISIS planning 'imminent' attack on Turkish Jewish schoolchildren

Terrorists from ISIS have advanced plans to murder Jewish children in Turkey, Sky News reveals.

ISIS planning 'imminent' attack on Turkish Jewish schoolchildren

Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey

Threat level now at "high concrete threat." Israelis advised to stay away from Turkey, those inside should leave as soon as possible.

Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey

Turkey warns ISIS is planning synagogue attacks tomorrow

Turkish police warn ISIS is posed to strike synagogues and churches on Easter this Sunday, a week after Istanbul bombing.

Turkey warns ISIS is planning synagogue attacks tomorrow

Experts point to ‘clear warming’ of relations with Turkey

After suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed three Israelis, Israel praises the conduct of the Turkish officials, Rivlin calls Erdogan.

Experts point to ‘clear warming’ of relations with Turkey

Turkey detains Japanese jihadist on way to Syria

Japanese man caught trying to reach Syria. Police confirm he was in contact with jihadists there.

Turkey detains Japanese jihadist on way to Syria

Israelis' murderer in Istanbul was known to police, not tracked

Turkish officials reveal ISIS suicide bomber who murdered 3 Israelis was known as active terror supporter who entered Syria repeatedly.

Israelis' murderer in Istanbul was known to police, not tracked

Erdogan sends condolence letter to Rivlin

Turkish President sends letter to Israeli counterpart to express condolences for death of three Israelis in Istanbul attack.

Erdogan sends condolence letter to Rivlin

Israel warns: Don't travel to Turkey

Anti-terrorism office raises threat assessment after lethal bombing, recommends Israelis not to visit Turkey.

Israel warns: Don't travel to Turkey

Interview

'The Istanbul bomber targeted Jews'

Netanyahu has said no evidence Israeli tourists were specifically targeted, but World Zionist Organization deputy head has no doubts.

'The Istanbul bomber targeted Jews'

Watch: Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul brought home

IDF delegation lands back in Israel with the 3 Israelis murdered and 5 victims suffering considerable wounds on board.

Watch: Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul brought home

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey

Magen David Adom delegation arrives in Turkey to assist in the treatment and flying back of victims in Istanbul attack.

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey

Turkish official fired over anti-Israel tweet

Turkey's ruling party dismisses member who tweeted that she wished that the Israelis wounded in Istanbul would die.

Turkish official fired over anti-Israel tweet

Netanyahu on Istanbul attack: No proof Israelis were targeted

Prime Minister Netanyahu comments on attack that killed 3 Israelis. Says intelligence officials are investigating all possibilities.

Netanyahu on Istanbul attack: No proof Israelis were targeted

ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attack

ZAKA delegation flying to Turkey to care for bodies of Israeli victims.

ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attack

Turkish official: 'I wish wounded Israeli tourists were dead'

Member of Turkish ruling party responds to Istanbul attack by hoping for more Israeli deaths.

Turkish official: 'I wish wounded Israeli tourists were dead'

Three Israelis murdered in Istanbul attack

Suicide bombing in Turkey leaves 3 Israelis dead, 11 wounded. Another 6 Israelis still missing. Local media blames ISIS.

Three Israelis murdered in Istanbul attack

Turkey says bomber trained with Syrian Kurds

No group has claimed credit for Ankara blast that killed 35, but Turkey says female suicide bomber was linked to YPG in Syria.

Turkey says bomber trained with Syrian Kurds

Erdogan vows to defeat terror after Ankara attack

Turkish President says he will "bring terrorism to its knees" after deadly car bomb in Ankara.

Erdogan vows to defeat terror after Ankara attack

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

Turkish court bans access to Facebook and Twitter after images from Ankara attack were shared on them.

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

Watch: Car bomb in Turkish capital kills 32

Camera catches huge explosion in Ankara that left 75 wounded, a month after Kurdish militants staged near identical attack.

Watch: Car bomb in Turkish capital kills 32

Turks arrested on Jordan border

Three people with Turkish passports were detained at Eilat. Police: they were not posing a threat to Israel.

Turks arrested on Jordan border

'Insulted' Erdogan sues after being called 'caliph wannabe'

In latest of hundreds of 'insult' lawsuits, Turkish President sues pro-Kurd politician for saying he 'wants a caliphate, but is a thief.'

'Insulted' Erdogan sues after being called 'caliph wannabe'

Mom who abducted daughter to pay 1 million shekels

The woman abducted the girl to Turkey and disguised herself as a Muslim. The girl has been returned to her father in Israel.

Mom who abducted daughter to pay 1 million shekels

Turkish man sues wife for 'insulting' Erdogan

Turkish truck driver lodges legal complaint against his own wife for insulting the Islamist President.

Turkish man sues wife for 'insulting' Erdogan

World War III?

EU warns Russia and Turkey are headed for open war

EU foreign policy chief warns a 'hot war' between Russia and Turkey may be imminent as Syrian war spins into 'something bigger.'

EU warns Russia and Turkey are headed for open war

Kurdish group claims Ankara bombing, warns tourists to stay away

The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons claim the suicide car bomb attack that killed 28 people in Turkey's capital.

Kurdish group claims Ankara bombing, warns tourists to stay away

Abbas condemns terrorism...in Turkey

While he refuses to condemn attacks against Israelis, PA chairman is quick to condemn terror attack in Ankara.

Abbas condemns terrorism...in Turkey

Russia accuses Turkey of helping ISIS recruit

Russian letter to UN Security Council alleges Ankara is helping jihadists recruit from Caucasus and Central Asia, in network led by Russian.

Russia accuses Turkey of helping ISIS recruit

Erdogan's son suspected of money laundering in Italy

Italian prosecutors name Bilal Erdogan as suspect in probe linked to major Turkish corruption scandal.

Erdogan's son suspected of money laundering in Italy

Could Ankara bombing be Turkey's pretext to invade Syria?

As Turkey rushes to blame Syrian Kurds for Ankara bombing, is this precisely the pretext Erdogan was waiting for to send in the troops?

Could Ankara bombing be Turkey's pretext to invade Syria?

Erdogan vows to fight 'pawns' carrying out attacks

Responding to Ankara attack, Turkish President says his country’s fight against "terror will grow more determined.

Erdogan vows to fight 'pawns' carrying out attacks

Aid trucks rolling into besieged Syria towns

At least 100 trucks left Damascus for Madaya, Zabadani, Moadimayet al-Sham, Fuaa and Kafraya.

Aid trucks rolling into besieged Syria towns

Car bomb kills 10 in Turkish capital

Car explodes near vehicle transporting soldiers, believed intentional. At least 10 reported wounded.

Car bomb kills 10 in Turkish capital

Turkey calls for coalition ground operation in Syria

UN aid convoys allowed into besieged towns, but war still grinds on with regime, Kurds making advances against rebels.

Turkey calls for coalition ground operation in Syria

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel is 'close'

Spokesman for Turkey's ruling party says agreement on compensation to families of those who died on Marmara can be signed.

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel is 'close'

Turkish PM: We'll continue to hit Kurds in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells German Chancellor his country will continue to attack Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Turkish PM: We'll continue to hit Kurds in Syria

Syrian ceasefire explodes amid growing global conflict

Obama asks for Putin to end strikes on opposition forces, Turkey renews its cross-border shelling, as hopes for ceasefire by weekend dim.

Syrian ceasefire explodes amid growing global conflict

US Jewish leaders: Erdogan intent on thaw with Israel

American Jewish leaders describe positive meeting with Erdogan, say he hopes for 'warmer' relations with Israel.

US Jewish leaders: Erdogan intent on thaw with Israel

Turkey strikes Kurds in Syria again despite US warning

Turkish artillery pounds Kurdish military position on Syrian side of border for second day, threatening escalation.

Turkey strikes Kurds in Syria again despite US warning

Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia against Syria invasion

Senior Iranian army commander responds to Saudi, Turkish threats to intervene with threats of his own, as major confrontation looms.

Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia against Syria invasion

Turkey shells Syrian regime forces, US calls to stop

In response to incoming fire, Turkish army shells Kurdish forces and regime forces in Syria, even as it considers a ground invasion.

Turkey shells Syrian regime forces, US calls to stop

Turkey eyes Syria ground invasion with Saudis

Turkish FM says ground operation may be imminent, Assad vows to 'confront' them. Russia's warning of 'new world war' coming true?

Turkey eyes Syria ground invasion with Saudis

Ya'alon hints rapprochement with pro-Hamas Turkey won't happen

As new talks start, Ya'alon says Ankara is ignoring conditions, continues to host senior Hamas officials and openly back the terrorists.

Ya'alon hints rapprochement with pro-Hamas Turkey won't happen

Israel, Turkey begin new normalization talks

Next set of covert rapprochement talks start in Geneva, as Ankara continues to demand Israel lift naval blockade on Hamas.

Israel, Turkey begin new normalization talks

Kurds turn to 'great power' Russia as Turkey fumes

'Russia not just an actor, it writes the script'; Kurds turn to increasingly assertive Russia - which is happy to oblige in swipe at Turkey.

Kurds turn to 'great power' Russia as Turkey fumes

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Defense Minister insists Hamas return bodies of soldiers killed in Protective Edge as part of reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Haniyeh headlines Turkish conference to 'liberate Jerusalem'

Despite rapprochement talks with Israel, Ankara hosts Hamas head at event calling for 'armed struggle' to conquer Jerusalem.

Haniyeh headlines Turkish conference to 'liberate Jerusalem'

Israel mulling twin gas pipelines to Turkey, Greece

Energy Minister Steinitz outlines plans of gas line to Cyprus and Greece, says if rapprochement goes through Turkey could also be hooked up.

Israel mulling twin gas pipelines to Turkey, Greece

Are Saudi Arabia and Turkey about to invade Syria?

As Saudi and Turkish-backed rebels face an impending rout by Russian-backed regime forces, Riyadh and Ankara consider deploying troops.

Are Saudi Arabia and Turkey about to invade Syria?

Normalization?

Turkey planning $5 billion for Gaza seaport

Amid rapprochement talks with Israel, Turkish team meets with Hamas officials to plan seaport - even though Israel adamantly opposes.

Turkey planning $5 billion for Gaza seaport

Russia says Turkey is about to invade Syria

Russian defense ministry warns it has 'serious grounds' to think Turkey is making 'intensive preparations for an armed invasion.'

Russia says Turkey is about to invade Syria

Syria condemns Turkey 'cross-border shelling'

Syrian government claims Turkish strikes that killed one are 'blatant breach of international law.'

Syria condemns Turkey 'cross-border shelling'

Putin's revenge: Turkish tourist industry collapsing

More than 1,300 hotels along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts are up for sale as Russian sanctions bite.

Putin's revenge: Turkish tourist industry collapsing

NATO warns Russia to 'fully respect' Turkish airspace

Erdogan: 'Russia will have to face consequences if it keeps on such violations against Turkey's sovereignty rights.'

NATO warns Russia to 'fully respect' Turkish airspace

Which country has the most free speech violations?

European Court of Human Rights reveals the Council of Europe state that again leads the pack in violating freedom of expression.

Which country has the most free speech violations?

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

United States Ambassador to Turkey rejects comments by Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon that Turkey buys oil from jihadist group.

'There's no evidence that Turkey buys oil from ISIS'

Turkish border on brink of becoming a Russian warfront?

Russian troops deploy to Syrian border town, with Turkey 'closely watching' and reinforcing amid fears of all out war.

Turkish border on brink of becoming a Russian warfront?

'Terrorist Israel' scrawled on Turkish synagogue

Anti-Israel vandals target synagogue in historic Jewish quarter of Istanbul.

'Terrorist Israel' scrawled on Turkish synagogue