Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Israel Pulls Diplomatic Staff from Turkey Over Violent Rioting

Foreign Ministry holds Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan directly responsible for incitement to violence after embassies attacked.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Genocide' Over Self-Defense Operation

Israel targets Muslims every Ramadan, Turkish Prime Minister insists in latest hate speech.

Erdogan Compares Jewish Home MK to Hitler

Turkey’s Prime Minister claims MK Ayelet Shaked has a mindset "like Hitler".

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'State Terrorism'

Turkish Prime Minister attacks Israel, as rockets continue to rain on civilians and Hamas rejects ceasefire.

Erdogan Slams Israeli 'Lies' Over Hamas Aggression

Turkish Prime Minister calls Israel 'cruel' in anti-Semitic tirade, hours after threaten to stop the normalization process.

Erdogan to Israel: Stop Attacking Gaza or No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says his country’s ties with Israel will not return to normal unless Israel stops Gaza airstrikes.

Rouhani Visits Turkey to Boost Ties

Iran’s President becomes the first Iranian leader to visit Turkey in more than 18 years.

Erdogan Accuses Foreign Reporters of 'Spying'

Turkey's prime minister accuses news outlets of stirring unrest in the country.

Top Turkish Court Rules Erdogan Breached Constitution

Constitutional Court finds banning of YouTube violated free speech rights guaranteed in constitution.

Erdogan Backs Compensation Despite Interpol Request

Israel appeals Interpol to ignore Turkish court arrest warrants, Erdogan says compensation talks continue despite ruling for 'martyrs.'

Turkish Paper Attacks 'Jews' over Mining Disaster

Ultra-conservative daily slams mining company head for 'giving his daughter to a Jew'; says it's the reason for media criticism of Erdogan.

Turkey: German Reporter Receives Death Threats Over Mine Story

Der Spiegel reporter threatened for quoting angry protestor, called 'Jewish enemy of the prime minister.'

Erdogan Thanks Israel for Actions Following Mine Disaster

Turkey’s Prime Minister thanks Israel for cancelling Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrations in Turkey in the wake of last week's mine explosion.

Shocking Video

Watch: Erdogan Yells Anti-Israel Slur, Assaults Protester

Caught on camera: Turkish PM vents frustration over mining accident with anti-Semitic violence. Calls protester 'Israeli sperm'.

Outrage in Turkey as Erdogan Aide Kicks Protester

Yusuf Yerkel photographed kicking man protesting mine disaster as soldiers hold him down, Turkish public incensed.

Israel Offers to Help Turkey After Mining Explosion Kills 245

Israel offers to send MDA teams to Soma, Turkey, after huge explosion kills hundreds.

Turkish Prosecutors Drop Case Against 60 in Corruption Probe

Turkish prosecutors drop a case against 60 people, including the son of a former minister, in a corruption probe.

Erdogan Claims Marmara Compensation Sealed

Turkish PM claims Israel agreement to pay over flotilla in which Turkish Islamists killed attacking IDF reached, thanks Obama for help.

Erdogan Offers Condolences to Armenian Genocide Victims

The statement issued a day before the 99th anniversary of the Armenian genocide is seen as damage control.

Erdogan Attacks 'Parallel State's Blackmail Tapes'

Turkish PM reveals opposition groups have recordings of key officials, warns 'we will clear the state of these assassins.'

Police State? Turkey Passes New Intelligence Law

Erdogan-controlled parliament approves law giving intel agency greater powers, making punishment of leaks harsher.

Erdogan Threatens to Probe Twitter for Tax Evasion

Turkey’s Prime Minister accuses Twitter of tax evasion, pledges to launch a probe against it.

Turkish Election Board Rejects Request for Recount

Ankara's provincial election body rejects opposition's appeal against the results of the local election.

Erdogan Claims Social Media 'Disrespects National Values'

Reeling from a court ruling upholding the right to free speech on social media, Turkish Prime Minister slams US company over values.

Erdogan Declares Victory, Threatens to 'Make Rivals Pay'

Turkey's Prime Minister declares victory for his party in local elections, warns his rivals that they will "pay the price."

Erdogan Takes Lead in Turkey's Local Elections

Erdogan's Justice and Development Party takes early lead in local polls, scoring a victory for the embattled PM.

Six Killed as Turkish Government Accused of Vote-Rigging

Local election candidates battle it out with knives and clubs, as opposition activists say Erdogan rigging the polls.

Burying the Hatchet?

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan to Visit Israel?

Turkish daily claims Israel, Turkey close to reopening embassies. Israeli Prime Minister's Office denies report.

Turkish Court Overturns Twitter Ban

Ankara court orders lifting of ban on social media site; telecommunication authority has 30 days to comply.

Erdogan Defends Twitter Ban

Turkey's Prime Minister confirms he gave the orders to shut down Twitter, claims the site was breaking Turkey's laws.

Turkey Stops Users Who Got Around Twitter Ban

Turkish government blocks access to Google DNS which many had been using in order to bypass the ban on Twitter.

Turkey's Twitter Ban Met with Condemnation

White House, State Department and even Turkey's president criticize Ankara's banning of popular social networking site.

Twitter Out in Turkey After Erdogan Threatens to Block It

Twitter users in Turkey complain of widespread outages, hours after PM Erdogan threatens to "eradicate" the social network.

Turkey: Death of Young Protester Triggers Outrage

Tens of thousands at funeral of a boy who died nine months after being hit by a police teargas canister.

Erdogan Threatens to Ban YouTube and Facebook

Amid pressure over corruption scandal, Turkey's prime minister threatens to take Internet censorship even further.

Turkish Secondary Schools Closed as Corruption Scandal Continues

Parliament closes private schools run by Erdogan's rival as crackdown on political opponents continues.

Erdogan Under Fire for Leaked Phone Conversations

Turkish Prime Minister criticized over recordings of conversations between him and his son, in which they discuss how to hide money.

Obama and Erdogan Discuss Turkey-Israel Normalization

U.S. President Barack Obama and Turkish PM Erdogan discuss "the importance" of Turkey and Israel normalizing their relations.

Turkish President Signs Internet Censorship Law

Despite protests, Turkey's president Abdullah Gul signs law that tightens controls over web use.

Israel Rejects Turkish Demands to Announce End to Gaza Blockade

Prime Minister's office confirms PM rejects last-minute precondition on normalization of ties between Israel and Turkey.

Erdogan: No Written Protocol? No Normalization

Turkish Prime Minister says that Israel must commit in writing to lifting the "siege" on Gaza for normalization with Turkey.

Protests Rage in Turkey over Internet Censorship, Corruption

Turkish police use tear gas and water cannon to disperse protesters demonstrating against invasive Internet laws.

Turkey-Iran Alliance Looming?

Turkish PM visits Iran to establish council of cooperation, as interim agreement eases sanctions on Iran's nuclear program.

Embattled Turkish PM Erdogan Retreats as Islamist Allies Raided

In the face of mounting pressure, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan withdraws bill curbing power of judiciary.

'Mavi Marmara' Flotilla Group Raided Over Al Qaeda Links

IHH, the Islamist group behind the infamous 2010 flotilla to Gaza, raided by Turkish police over links to Al Qaeda.

Khamenei Tops SWC List of 2013 Anti-Semites

Iran's Supreme Leader, Turkish PM Erdogan and Roger Waters among those named in 2013 “Top Ten Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel List”.

Expert: Erdoğan is in Trouble

Prof. Efraim Inbar says upcoming elections will not just be a popularity contest for Erdoğan, but 'a struggle for Turkey’s soul.'

Erdogan Replaces Half His Cabinet Amid Corruption Scandal

Turkish Prime Minister replaces half the ministers in his cabinet hours after three ministers resign over a corruption investigation.

Turkey: Senior Ministers Resign Over Corruption Scandal

Embattled government of Turkish PM Erdogan takes another blow as fallout from high-profile corruption scandal continues.

Turkish PM Erdogan Threatens to Expel Foreign Ambassadors

In veiled threat to US ambassador, embattled Turkish Prime Minister reacts to growing corruption scandal by threatening diplomats.

Erdogan on Egypt: No Respect for 'Coup-Installed Rulers'

Turkey's Prime Minister has sharp words for Egypt after Cairo expels Ankara's ambassador.

Young Turkish Jews Flee Growing Anti-Semitism

Senior member of Israel's Turkish Jewish community says Islamist AKP party fanning the flames of hatred.

Report: Erdogan Won't Let Hamas Reconcile with Egypt

Turkey is preventing Hamas from strengthening its ties with Egypt’s new regime, an Egyptian newspaper has reported.

Erdogan: 'Syria's Assad is a Terrorist, Not a Politician'

One who "killed 110K of his people is a terrorist," Turkish PM Erdogan said after Assad warned Turkey would pay for involvement in Syria war

Erdogan: Syrian Strike Should Topple Assad

Limited strikes in Syria are not enough, declares Turkey's Prime Minister as the U.S. mulls action in Syria.

Erdogan: Why Did Washington Condemn My Remarks on Israel?

Turkish Prime Minister criticizes the United States for its response to his claims of Israel's involvement in the Egypt crisis.

Erdogan Sheds a Tear Over Muslim Brotherhood Politician's Poem

Turkey’s Prime Minister cried on TV upon hearing a poem written by a senior Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood politician.

Lieberman: Erdogan is Just Like Nazi Propadandist Goebbels

Yisrael Beytenu head says Turkish premier follows Nazi propagandist's footsteps.

Egypt: We're Losing Patience with Turkey

Egypt warns it is losing patience with Turkey, after Erdogan accuses Israel of being behind the removal of Morsi.

Turkish Prime Minister: Israel Behind Egypt Coup

Recep Tayyip Erdogan's latest comments entirely consistent with a history of anti-Semitic remarks and conspiracy theories.