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'Because of the war in Gaza'

Man takes hostages in P&G plant in Turkey

In a photo from the scene, the hostage taker is seen on the backdrop of a wall spray-painted with Turkish and PLO flags.

Man takes hostages in P&G plant in Turkey

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

Hint to Turkey:

Israel strengthening ties with Cyprus

Israel announced that the submarine electric cable project to directly connect to Cyprus and Europe will be launched this year.

Israel strengthening ties with Cyprus

Turkey:

Gunmen open fire in church leaving one dead

Authorities are investigating two masked assailants who entered a church in Istanbul and opened fire on congregants, killing one and wounding others.

Gunmen open fire in church leaving one dead

Turkey imposes economic sanctions on Israel

Turkey has decided to remove Israel from its list of export destination countries and will totally stop subsidizing trade and supporting businesses that maintain financial cooperation with Israel.

Turkey imposes economic sanctions on Israel

Rabbi David Stav:

Buy Israeli fruit - don't support our enemies

In advance of Tu B’Shvat, leading Religious Zionist rabbi advises against purchase of Turkish produce.

Buy Israeli fruit - don't support our enemies

Soccer player back in Israel after arrest in Turkey

Turkish govt. launched probe against Israeli player Sagiv Yehezkel after he dedicated a goal to the hostages held by Hamas. Turkish team suspended him.

Soccer player back in Israel after arrest in Turkey

Bennett:

'Shame on you, Turkish government'

Former Prime Minister rips Turkey's government following the arrest and questioning of Israeli soccer player who expressed support for hostages held in Gaza.

'Shame on you, Turkish government'

After supporting hostages:

Israeli soccer player questioned in Turkey

Turkish Justice Minister claims Antalyaspor's Sagiv Yehezkel, who dedicated a goal to the hostages held in Gaza, "supported the massacre carried out by Israel".

Israeli soccer player questioned in Turkey

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Local authorities claim that as many as 46 individuals were part of an Israeli operation to capture Palestinian Arabs in Turkey.

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Turkish authorities detain 29 suspected ISIS members who planned to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul.

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Turkey:

TV anchor fired for displaying 'pro-Israel' Starbucks cup

TV news anchor in Turkey fired for appearing on camera with a Starbucks cup on her desk.

TV anchor fired for displaying 'pro-Israel' Starbucks cup

Turkish no longer:

Popular Israeli coffee product gets a new look

In light of Turkey's support of Hamas, Strauss Group has decided to replace the name of its 'Turkish Coffee' with patriotic slogans.

Popular Israeli coffee product gets a new look

The evil Turkey-Hamas alliance remains strong

The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan aids and abets Hamas’s unspeakable crimes in every conceivable way. Op-ed.

The evil Turkey-Hamas alliance remains strong

Turkey condemns Israeli 'provocations' in Jenin

Turkish Foreign Ministry 'strongly condemns' prayers in mosque, calls it an 'attack' on Muslim holy space.

Turkey condemns Israeli 'provocations' in Jenin

Turkey:

Member of Parliament who attacked Israel is pronounced dead

Member of Parliament Hasan Bitmez who earlier this week attacked Israel and immediately collapsed on the plenary podium, pronounced dead

Member of Parliament who attacked Israel is pronounced dead

Turkish MP collapses after speech against Israel

Other parliamentarians who witnessed the collapse cried out that it was Divine judgment for criticizing the Turkish government.

Turkish MP collapses after speech against Israel

Report:

US pressuring Turkey to end support for Hamas, Russia

Wall Street Journal reports Biden Admin. warning Turkish officials Turkey's financial support for Hamas and Russia will have consequences.

US pressuring Turkey to end support for Hamas, Russia

Turkish terror organization observed operating in Jerusalem

Turkish terrorist organization IHH has been observed operating in Jerusalem, report says.

Turkish terror organization observed operating in Jerusalem

Lapid:

'We won't take morality lessons from Erdogan'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's calling Israel a "terrorist state."

'We won't take morality lessons from Erdogan'

Turkey announces it will recall ambassador from Israel

'Turkish President has sided with Hamas,' Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

Turkey announces it will recall ambassador from Israel

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan says Hamas 'not a terror organization,' cancels visit to Israel.

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

Report: Turkey under pressure to cut ties with Hamas

Turkey 'politely' requests Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh leave the country, report says.

Report: Turkey under pressure to cut ties with Hamas

National Security Council:

All Israelis in Turkey must leave now due to terror threat

Travel warning to Turkey raised to the highest possible level.

All Israelis in Turkey must leave now due to terror threat

Turkish minister to Netanyahu: One day they'll fire at you, too

PM Netanyahu shares tweet of IDF strikes in Gaza - and receives warning from Turkish Minister Nazif Yilmaz.

Turkish minister to Netanyahu: One day they'll fire at you, too

Following Ankara attack:

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike 20 suspected Kurdish targets in northern Iraq.

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Bombing attack at Turkey's Interior Ministry

Two assailants arrived at the scene in a commercial vehicle. One died detonating the bomb; the other was neutralized shortly afterwards.

Bombing attack at Turkey's Interior Ministry

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November'

Turkish President says preparations are underway for Netanyahu's visit to Turkey.

'Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November'

FM Cohen meets Turkish counterpart

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in New York: The warming of relations is important for regional stability.

FM Cohen meets Turkish counterpart

Erdogan: I intend to visit Israel soon

Turkish President meets Jewish leaders in New York, says he is very excited about his country's normalization with Israel.

Erdogan: I intend to visit Israel soon

Netanyahu meets Erdogan:

'Our ties are improving'

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets Turkish President at UN General Assembly. PM's office: They discussed Israeli-Saudi normalization.

'Our ties are improving'

Israeli seriously injured in boat explosion in Turkey

Israeli citizen seriously injured when fuel tank of a motorized boat explodes during a sail in Dalyan River.

Israeli seriously injured in boat explosion in Turkey

Seven Israelis injured in accident in Turkey

The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying tourists and a vehicle of a family collided in Antalya province.

Seven Israelis injured in accident in Turkey

Turkish newspaper:

'Chabad spys for Mossad'

The Millî Gazete cited a Northern Cypriot official who claimed the Chassidic sect works with the mafia and collects intelligence for Israel.

'Chabad spys for Mossad'

After four years:

Israeli arrested for smuggling freed from Turkish prison

Danny Aweke from Yavne released following intervention of President and Foreign Minister.

Israeli arrested for smuggling freed from Turkish prison

Israeli man to be released after 5 years in Turkish prison

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Cohen work with Turkish govt. to secure release of Israeli sentenced to 10 years for smuggling.

Israeli man to be released after 5 years in Turkish prison

Erdogan:

'We continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President meets PA chairman Abbas, says Turkey is "deeply concerned about the violence of illegal settlers".

'We continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkey:

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey criticizes Jenin op.:

'Current tensions could trigger a new spiral of violence'

Turkey’s Foreign Ministry condemns Israel’s counterterrorism operation in Jenin, calls on Israel "to act with common sense".

'Current tensions could trigger a new spiral of violence'

Turkish media claims:

Turkish authorities bust Israeli spy ring

According to reports the MIT busted a cell of 56 operatives spying on non-Turkish nationals.

Turkish authorities bust Israeli spy ring

Sweden:

Protester burns Quran in front of central mosque

The incident further deepened tensions between Sweden and Turkey, which is blocking the former's attempt to join NATO.

Protester burns Quran in front of central mosque

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

The Zangezur Corridor is a key issue in the power struggle between Turkey and Iran that can affect the entire world. The story. Op-ed.

Iran’s rejection of growing Turkish influence in the region

Historic deal brings Israeli TV shows to Arab countries

For the first time ever, Israeli programs have been sold for broadcasting in Saudia Arabia and Turkey.

Historic deal brings Israeli TV shows to Arab countries

Report:

Erdogan and Netanyahu plan to meet next month

Last week it was reported that Netanyahu's office is trying to coordinate a visit and meeting with Erdogan.

Erdogan and Netanyahu plan to meet next month

Turkey:

28 lawsuits filed against Erdogan's rival

Turkey’s opposition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, facing 110 years in prison after lawsuits filed against him, including by Erdogan.

28 lawsuits filed against Erdogan's rival

Turkey:

Teen who drew moustache on Erdogan poster jailed

16-year-old accused of "insulting the President" after drawing a moustache on an election campaign poster showing Erdogan.

Teen who drew moustache on Erdogan poster jailed

After election victory:

Erdogan takes the oath of office

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan begins third presidential term: Let's all work together to build the Turkish century.

Erdogan takes the oath of office

Turkey:

Opposition TV channels probed over election coverage

Turkey's broadcasting watchdog launches inquiry into six opposition TV channels for "insulting the public" during runoff coverage.

Opposition TV channels probed over election coverage

Netanyahu to Erdogan:

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

'A valued NATO Ally'

Biden, Blinken congratulate Erdogan

US President and Secretary of State congratulated Turkish President over his victory in the presidential runoff in the country.

Biden, Blinken congratulate Erdogan

Turkey: President Erdogan claims victory in run-off election

State media claims President Erdogan holds strong lead after polls close, while opposition media points to virtual dead heat.

Turkey: President Erdogan claims victory in run-off election

Turkish report:

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Investigation uncovers spy ring which followed 23 people, company with business connections to Iran.

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Turkey:

Third-placed presidential candidate backs Erdogan in runoff

Nationalist presidential candidate Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in runoff vote scheduled for May 28.

Third-placed presidential candidate backs Erdogan in runoff

Turkey likely headed for runoff

Erdogan: I believe I can win, but will accept a runoff

With more than 99% of the ballot boxes opened, Erdogan has 49.4% of the votes, with his main rival at 44.9%.

Erdogan: I believe I can win, but will accept a runoff

FM Eli Cohen to INN:

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with INN about the operation in Gaza, haredim, and the elections in Turkey.

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Turkey elections:

Who is the opposition leader with an advantage in the polls?

INN spoke with Turkey expert Dr. Nimrod Goren to learn more about Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has an advantage over President Erdogan.

Who is the opposition leader with an advantage in the polls?

Ukrainian official hits Russian delegate who took flag at summit

Ukrainian official who tried to photobomb Russian interview with flag physically assaults Russian counterpart after flag taken away.

Ukrainian official hits Russian delegate who took flag at summit

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Turkish media reports the country's intelligence agency surrounded the ISIS leader, who set off his suicide vest.

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Erdogan:

'Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria'

Turkish President says Turkey intelligence "neutralized" ISIS leader Abu al-Qurayshi.

'Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria'