Turkey

Report: Turkey under pressure to cut ties with Hamas

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

National Security Council:

All Israelis in Turkey must leave now due to terror threat

Travel warning to Turkey raised to the highest possible level.

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.

Following Ankara attack:

Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in northern Iraq

Turkish warplanes strike 20 suspected 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.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu could visit Turkey in October or November'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After four years:

Israeli arrested for smuggling freed from Turkish prison

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

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.

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".

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:

'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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Turkish report:

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

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

Turkey:

Third-placed presidential candidate backs Erdogan in runoff

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

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%.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Erdogan:

'Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria'

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

Turkish election:

Erdogan suspends campaign after collapsing

Turkish president seeking third term said to be dealing with intestinal illness.

After earthquakes:

Erdogan awards certificate of appreciation to Israeli Col.

Turkish President presents certificate of appreciation to Col. Golan Vach for saving 19 lives following devastating earthquakes in Turkey.

Report:

Iran exploits earthquake in Turkey to fly weapons to Syria

Iran used earthquake relief flights to bring weapons and military equipment to Syria.

Amid uptick in violence:

Turkish President Erdoğan phones President Herzog

Erdoğan initiated the phone call to express concern in light of the security escalation and the situation in Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.

Erdogan:

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

Turkey's President criticizes Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque after worshippers barricaded themselves inside and refused to leave.

Turkey:

Students perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jews

Turkish Jewish leaders say they are taking action following Tuesday's incident. The school has apologized.

US professors speak at terrorist's conference

Obama deported him to Turkey after he completed his US prison sentence.Why are US and UK professors at his "academic conference"? Op-ed.

Teens arrested for vandalizing Turkey’s largest Jewish cemetery

At least 81 headstones in 600-year-old Hasköy Cemetery badly damaged by teens between ages of 11 and 13.

Earthquake on Syria-Turkey border felt throughout Israel

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria weeks after devastating quakes kill over 46,000 people.

The last Jew of Antakya

The writer's weekly column describes a dramatic moment in Diaspora Jewish history - that occurred last week.

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

Surviving members of Jewish community in southern Turkey devastated by earthquake rescued in special operation.

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits central Turkey and also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen:

Israel 'stands in solidarity with the Turkish people'

After Israel ends its search and rescue mission in southern Turkey, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara.

Report:

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is expected to visit Ankara and meet Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.

After rescuing 19 people:

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

IDF medical aid delegation continues to provide assistance in Turkey after earthquake as search and rescue delegation comes home.

Turkey:

IDF Rabbinate cares for Israeli delegation's spiritual needs

The Rabbinate members provided religious necessities, from Kosher food to a synagogue and special instructions for Shabbat.

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths warns death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could double from current 28,000.

Volunteer in Turkey to INN:

'We worked all day, there's still a chance to find survivors'

Dvir Dimri, a member of the Israeli aid delegation, says that the Turkish authorities are beginning to get matters under control.

Interim summary

Israeli delegation in Turkey rescues 19 in three days

The IDF has released an interim summary of the Israeli delegation's work in the earthquake-stricken area in Turkey.

Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

Watch: Small dog rescued from rubble in Turkey

Pets have also been affected by the deadly earthquakes which struck Turkey. In viral video, rescuers extract dog trapped for 2 days,

Three days after the quake:

Bodies of Jewish community leader and wife recovered

Israeli rescue teams extracted the bodies of Antakya Jewish community president Shaul Janudi and his wife, Fortuna.