Turkey

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.'

Report:

Iranian agents arrested in Turkey plotting to abduct Israelis

Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps agents arrested in Turkey, while planning to kidnap Israelis.

'There is a clear and present danger to Israelis in Turkey'

Amid terror plot, top Israeli security official warns Israelis not to visit Turkey. 'All Israelis in Turkey should return immediately.'

Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled

Israel and Turkey prevented planned Iranian terror attack against Israeli targets in Turkey. Travel advisory remains in effect, however.

Turkey detains 14 ISIS suspects

Turkey regularly detains ISIS suspects, many who allegedly planned attacks in the country.

Turkey rebrands, now wants to be known as Türkiye

Turkey asks UN Secretary-General to recognize its name change, and he accepts the request.

100 Israelis in Turkey received warning of an attack

Defense establishment identified an Iranian infrastructure that intends to harm Israelis in Turkey and warned those Israelis.

Israel warns citizens against traveling to Turkey

Amid threats of Iranian terror attacks, Israel's National Security Council issues travel advisory, warning against travel to Turkey.

Fear of Iranian revenge:

Israelis reminded of travel warning to destinations abroad

Officials in Jerusalem fear Iran will step up its efforts to harm Israelis following elimination of senior IRGC member.

ISIS leader arrested in Turkey

Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurashi, ISIS leader, is arrested in Turkey.

Israel expects change in Turkish attitude towards Hamas

Turkish FM becomes first Turkish official to visit Israel in 15 years as relations between the countries thaw.

Turkish FM to land in Israel

Turkish FM Çavuşoğlu to meet Israeli ministers, discuss cooperation on tourism.

Turkish Foreign Minister to visit Temple Mount without Israelis

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu to meet PA officials before Israeli officials during visit to Israel.

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Israel opposes Turkish FM's visit to Temple Mount

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu wants to visit Temple Mount without any Israelis accompanying him in visit to Israel.

Erdogan congratulates Pres. Herzog on Israel's Independence day

President Isaac Herzog speaks with Turkish President, thanks him for letter of congratulation for Israel Independence Day this week.

Iranian assassin exposed by Mossad

A video has surfaced on social media of a man reportedly sent by Iran to assassinate Israeli diplomats after his capture by the Mossad.

Turkey removing Hamas members from its territory

'Israel sent Turkey a list of Hamas members, and information on their involvement in military activity,' source says.

Turkey:

Activist sent to life in prison for trying to overthrow gov't

Turkish court finds activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala guilty of attempting to overthrow the government with mass protests in 2013.

Turkish FM: I will visit Israel in May

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says he will visit Israel on May 24 amid efforts between the two countries to mend ties.

Erdogan: 'Israel is a key regional player'

"We will maintain our strong ties with Israel," Turkish President says, "as they are key to protecting Palestinian rights."

Herzog to Turkish Pres:

'Incitement and false propaganda over Temple Mount'

President Herzog speaks with Turkish counterpart about recent violence on the Temple Mount.

Erdogan on Jerusalem:

'We hope such actions won't be repeated in the future'

Turkish President criticizes Israel’s actions amid tensions on the Temple Mount.