Turkey

National Security Council urges Israeli tourists to avoid Turkey

Israeli security officials drop directive advising Israelis visiting Turkey to remain in their hotels, but maintains level 3 travel warning.

Turkey:

Terrorist who left bomb in Istanbul street detained

Turkish Interior Minister says the PKK/YPG group is behind Sunday's attack. Foreign Ministry: No Israeli victims in the attack.

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Turkish President says he believes Israel's new government will further the cooperation between the two countries.

Erdogan on Israeli election:

'We expect to maintain relations with Israel'

Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.

Defense Min.: Thankful to Turkey for life-saving cooperation

Defense Min. Gantz instructs staff to begin procedures to resume working relations with Turkey.

Benny Gantz in Turkey:

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

In addition to meeting the Turkish president, the minister will also meet with his counterpart as part of a historic visit to the country.

Gantz takes off for official visit to Turkey

Defense Minister to meet Turkish counterpart tomorrow.

This Turkish city's last remaining Jews watch the end of an era

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch.

Historic Turkish Jewish neighborhood turning into museum

Old Jewish section of Kemeralti Bazaar in Turkey's Izmir province to be remade into museum celebrating area's Jewish history.

Turkey:

Dozens trapped after explosion inside coal mine

Nearly 50 coal miners trapped hundreds of meters below ground after unexplained blast in mine in northern Turkey.

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Turkish MP smashes his phone with a hammer in parliament

Turkish Member of Parliament smashes his mobile phone in protest of law meant to combat online "disinformation".

Turkey taps ambassador to Israel after four year absence

Ankara appoints first ambassador to Israel since recalling previous ambassador and cutting ties with Jerusalem in 2018.

For the first time since 2008

Israeli Prime Minister meets Turkish President

Lapid meets Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.

Erdogan tells Jewish leaders he plans to visit Israel

Turkish President meets leader of US Jewish organizations, tells them antisemitism is a “crime against humanity”.

After 4 years:

Irit Lillian appointed Israel's Ambassador to Turkey

Foreign Ministry's appointments committee approves appointment of Irit Lillian to the position of Israel's Ambassador to Turkey.

Ukrainian refugees confronting Russian tourists in Turkey

Turkey is playing a delicate balancing act, providing drones for the Ukrainian army while refusing to sanction Russia.

Israeli official:

'Turkey ambassador could be appointed within weeks'

Israeli charge d'affaires in Turkey on restoration of ties with Turkey: Re-appointing an ambassador is a matter of "when and not if."

Turkish Pres. thanks Pres. Herzog for help restoring relations

Pres. Isaac Herzog, Turkish Pres. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, welcome resumption of diplomatic relations, express hope for further progress.

2 year-old bitten by snake bites back and kills it

Toddler in Turkey bitten on the lip by snake, responds with bite of her own which killed the animal.

It's official: Israel and Turkey to reopen embassies

'Renewal of relations with Turkey important for regional stability,' Israel's PM Lapid says.

Turkey and Israel to announce renewal of relations

Turkey and Israel will soon announce the renewal of their diplomatic relationship, reopening of embassies, report says.

Turkish air strike in northern Syria kills at least 11

Syrian government soldiers among those killed in Turkish strike which comes amid tensions between Kurdish and Turkey-backed fighters.

Inflation soars in Turkey to almost 80%

Inflation in Turkey is nearly at 80 percent, with consumers shocked by soaring costs for food, energy and housing.

Iran on 'busted' spy cell: 'Mossad freely running operations'

Reports of a 'sophisticated' spy network working with the Mossad comes amidst numerous threats & assassination attempts from both sides.

Turkish media reports: Iran paid agents $35k to target Israelis

Turkish newspaper releases new details after authorities capture additional Iranians involved in attempts to assassinate Israeli tourists.

Turkey arrests Iranians who plotted to attack Israelis

Turkish media reports that two more suspects have been arrested in plot by Iranian nationals against Israeli citizens in Turkey.

Palestinian Authority Arabs to be allowed to fly over Israel?

Palestinian Authority Arabs may soon be allowed to fly over Israeli airspace, on their way from Eilat's airport to Turkey.

Russia, Turkey and Iran vow to 'eliminate terrorists' in Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Raisi reaffirm determination to continue their ongoing cooperation to eliminate terrorists in Syria.

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

36 headstones at Turkish Jewish cemetery damaged by vandals.

Iranian terrorists stayed at same hotel as Israeli tourists

Report reveals that some of 8 Iranian terrorists arrested while plotting to kidnap Israelis were staying at the same hotels as their targets

Prime Minister Lapid speaks with Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president congratulates Lapid on becoming premiership, while Israeli premier thanks Erdogan for cooperation in foiling terror plots

Pres. Herzog speaks to Turkish Pres. Erdogan on Eid al-Adha

Conversation between Israeli, Turkish presidents follows signing of new aviation agreement between Israel and Turkey.

Turkey, Israel, initiate civil aviation agreement

Civil aviation agreement between Israel and Tűrkiye is initialed following PM Lapid's recent visit meeting with Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu.

Israel and Turkey to sign new bilateral aviation agreement

'Aviation relations are a strategic tool for Israel’s economic development,' Transportation Min. Michaeli says.

Amid warming relations:

Israel reopens Turkey trade office

As ties thaw between Israel and Turkey with Turkish FM's first trip to Israel in 15 years, Israel reopens trade office in Istanbul.

Diplomat was evacuated from Turkey 'like in the movies'

Iranians targeting former Israeli consul stayed in the same hotel as he did, report says.

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

National Security Council lowers travel warning from level 4 to level 3 after Iranian cells seeking to harm Israelis arrested.

Lapid:

Israel-Turkish cooperation has saved lives from Iranian attacks

Foreign Minister meets his Turkish counterpart after Turkey foils Iranian plot to kidnap former Israeli ambassador.

10 arrested

Turkey thwarts abduction of former Israeli ambassador

Turkish officials thwart abduction of Israeli ambassador, tourists, Mossad evacuates the Israelis back to Israel.

Despite terror threat, life for Turkish Jews hasn't changed

Israeli security warnings elicit subdued response from Jews in Turkey, including some Israeli nationals.

Turkey detains two wanted ISIS suspects

Turkish police detain two ISIS suspects wanted by Interpol.

War with Iran:

Bennett: Iranian terrorists arrested in Turkey

The Prime Minister said a number of attacks had been thwarted in Turkey and thanked Erdogan for his assistance in the fight against Iran.

Defense Minister:

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Defense Min. Gantz speaks about Iranian threat to Israelis in Turkey, praises 'achievements' against Iran deal.

Op-ed:

There’s a bullseye on the man threatening Israelis in Turkey

The head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards intelligence unit should be looking over his shoulder. Opinion.

Officials in Israel believe:

Israelis could be under threat in Gulf states as well

Defense establishment concerned that Iran's efforts to carry out an attack against Israelis in Turkey will spill over to other countries.

Terror Threat in Turkey:

Yair Lapid expected to visit Turkey Thursday

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid to meet Turkish Foreign Minister during state visit, amid ongoing Iranian terror threat.

Herzog to Erdogan: Israelis in Turkey still under terror threat

Turkish president speaks with President Herzog following thwarting of planned attacks on Israelis in Turkey.

Turkey:

Israeli recounts terrifying experiences

Moriah was sure media was exaggerating until she saw for herself.

'Iran tarnishing relations with Turkey'

With Turkish security cooperating with its Israeli counterparts, Iran's relations with Turkey are taking a spin for the worst.

Turkey:

Terror attack against Israelis prevented

'There were families who were a minute away from death, and we warned them,' security source says.

This is the Iranian plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey

Israeli officials identify Hossein Taib, head of the intelligence unit of IRGC, as official plotting attacks against Israelis in Turkey.

Top defense officials warn:

'Iranian attack in Turkey could happen this weekend'

Senior members of the defense establishment hold assessment on threat to Israelis in Turkey: The efforts are increasing.

This is how Israelis are being kidnapped in Turkey

Israeli security body warns: Be wary of Turkish nationals recently enlisted by Iran.

'Lock your hotel room door'

NSC issues instructions to Israelis staying in Istanbul

National Security Council continues to call on Israelis to leave Istanbul in light terror threats.

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

Turkish security forces cooperating with Israel to protect Israelis, capture Iranian squads which seek to harm them.

Bennett: Israel won't hesitate to use its power anywhere

PM speaks of Iranian plot to kill Israelis in Turkey for 1st time. 'There are still neighbors who haven't come to terms with our existence.'

Secular Turks fear immigrant-fueled Islamist wave

Israelis have been told to leave Turkey by their Foreign Minsitry for fear of Iran, but Turks are fearful in their own country. Op-ed

Terrifying phone call:

'They're waiting to kill you at the hotel in Istanbul'

Israeli tourists called by intelligence official to tell them Iranian squad waiting for them at their hotel, they must go to the airport.

'All-out war:' Turkey travel warning raised to highest level

Former deputy head of assessment in Israel's military intelligence says the war with Iran has hit a 'new level.'

Lapid: If you have a flight to Istanbul, cancel it

Foreign Minister says Israelis in Turkey at risk of Iranian attack. 'No vacation is worth your life.'