Recep Tayyip Erdogan

'Turkey Expects Israel to Pay for Its Crime'

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu insists “Israel is guilty and should pay for its crime” before relations can be restored.

Erdogan Slams UN Over Inaction on Syria

Turkish PM Erdogan criticizes the international community and the UN Security Council for not taking action in Syria.

Turkey Once Again Attacks Targets in Syria

Turkey returns fire after a new Syrian shell landed in on its territory, just two days after a similar incident.

Erodgan: We Don't Want to Start a War with Syria

Turkish PM says his country would never want to start a war, says parliament authorized foreign deployment of troops as a deterrent.

Erdogan Reiterates Tough Stance on Israel

Turkish PM Erdogan: No restoring relations with Israel unless it apologizes over Marmara incident.

Turkish PM Again Rejects Ties with Israel

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has repeated his refusal to heal his breach with the State of Israel.

Turkish PM Slams Muslim Extremist Violence at Embassies

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan denounced an anti-Islam video mocking the Prophet Mohammed, but said it cannot justify acts of terror.

Turkish Teacher Imprisoned for Likening Erdogan to Hitler

A school teacher was sentenced to one year in prison for likening Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Adolf Hitler.

Turkish PM: Syria a 'Terrorist State'

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan labeled the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad a 'terrorist state” that massacres its own people.

Turkey's President Gul in Hospital, 'Improving'

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul's health is reportedly “improving” following hospitalization for an ear infection.

Shas MKs Meet Turkish Government Representatives

Expert who was in Turkey with Shas MKs tells Arutz Sheva: They found it easy to communicate with traditional Islamists.

Analysis: Can Israel, Turkey Climb Down From the Tree?

An Israeli delegation is quietly welcomed to Turkey to discuss finding ways for the two nations to climb down the diplomatic tree.

Obama Pitches Curve Ball Fix to ‘Baseball Bat’ Error

Turkey called foul ball on picture of Obama with a baseball bat while calling Erdogan. Shades of Obama’s “feet-on-the-table” call to Bibi.

Turkey's Military Quietly Stymies Goverment Blacklist

Turkey's Supreme Military Council (YAS) has quietly stymied an Islamist Erdogan government move to blacklist its generals as a coup threat.

Erdogan in Britain, Calls for International Steps Against Syria

Turkish PM: International steps must be taken to deal with Assad's military build-up around Aleppo and his threat to use chemical weapons.

Lieberman: We're Ready to Talk to Turkey, but Not Apologize

Lieberman tells Turkish journalists: Israel wants to solve disputes with Turkey, but will not apologize for the raid on the Mavi Marmara.

Turkey Placing Aircraft on Syrian Frontier

Turkish prime minister says Ankara is 'totally in the right' over the downing of one of its jets by Syria; incident 'won't go unanswered'

Erdogan: Turkey Does Not Intend to Attack Syria

Turkey's premier says Ankara has no intention of attacking Syria, but orders troops deployed on the Syrian border amid rising tensions

Turkish PM: Jews Are Under My Protection

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan reassures country’s Jewish community, saying that he will ensure their safety.

Turkish Warplane Disappears - Is Syria Responsible?

Turkish warplane disappears over the Mediterranean, reports say it may have been shot down by Syrian security sources.

Erdogan Thumbs Nose at Israeli Tourism; ‘We Don’t Need You’

Erdogan, ignoring statistics that dropped to sixth place for Israeli exports, says his country does not need Israeli tourists.

Turkey, Too, Has Nuclear Ambitions

Turkey’s first particle accelerator facility which PM Erdogan claims is intended to diminish dependence on external markets opened yesterday

Lieberman: Israel Won't be Provoked by 'Turkish Rampage'

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman told German President Joachim Gauck Israel will 'behave responsibly,' but that restraint has limits...

Erodgan Says Assad 'Losing Grip' on Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Assad's grip on Syria is getting weaker and “victory is close.”

New Conditions from Syria's Assad, Won't Withdraw Troops

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has come up with new conditions in order to withdraw his troops from cities as promised by April 10.

Khamenei: Syria's Anti-Israel, So We'll Defend It

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei tells Turkish PM Erdogan: Iran will defend the Syrian regime due to its anti-Israeli stance.

Erdogan Rejects 'Outside Pressure' on Iran

Turkey's PM scored big points in Tehran when he rejected not only an attack on Iran's nuclear program, but sanctions as well.

Turkish PM Arrives with Full State Delegation in Tehran

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has arrived in Tehran at the head of a high-ranking delegation for an official state visit.

Erdogan Blocked from German 'Tolerance Prize'

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan was blocked Saturday by German protesters from receiving an award for “humanity and tolerance.”

Mashaal in Turkey: Israel Used Gaza to Test Iron Dome

Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal meets Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan. blames Israel for using excuses to attack Gaza.

Erdogan Considers Buffer Zone Along Border with Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggests a safe zone could be established along his country’s border with Syria.

Turkish Airstrikes Target PKK in Northern Iraq

One day after Turkey's prime minister castigated Israel for striking terrorists in Gaza, Ankara strikes at terrorists in Iraq.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of 'Massacre' in Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attacks Israel, says it conducts a "slow but methodical massacre" in Gaza.

Erdogan Dismisses Rumors He is Dying

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reports only God knows when anyone will die, but skirted whether he has cancer.

Report: Does Erdogan Have Cancer?

Turkey's Taraf newspaper has published a leaked Stratfor email alleging Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has two years to live.

Terrorist Bombing Injures 10 in Istanbul

At least 10 were injured when terrorists carried out an attack near the offices of Turkey's ruling party in Istanbul Thursday morning.

Turkey's Erdogan Undergoes Second Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan undergoes a second surgery, follow-up to abdominal surgery in November.

Ankara in New Row - With Baghdad

Turkish prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has managed to infuriate Iraq's prime minister- and demanded an apology instead of giving one.

Erdogan Warns of a Civil War in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan warns of a “civil war” in Syria, says his country will continue to impose sanctions on Assad.

Turkey Arrests Ex-Military Chief

Former Turkish chief of staff Ilker Basbug has been arrested for "attempting to destabilize" Turkey's Islamist-leaning government.

Erdogan to Haniyeh: Hamas Must Be Part of Negotiations

Hamas' Prime Minister meets Turkey's Prime Minister in Istanbul. Erdogan says Hamas should be part of peace talks.

Erdogan Undergoes Abdominal Surgery

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has undergone abdominal surgery. The operation was a success.

Turkish PM Apologizes to Kurds

For the first time in history, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has apologized for the 1930s genocide of some 14,000 Kurds.

Erdogan to Assad: 'Your Days Are Numbered'

Turkey's prime minister tells Syria's Assad tanks and cannons would not keep him in power forever - who will you fight?

Iran Warns Turkey: Trade Ties in Jeopardy

Iran has issued a warning to Turkey: 'change your attitude towards Syria, Muslim secularism and the NATO anti-missile shield, or else.'

Erdogan: Israel a "Nuclear Threat" to Mideast

Turkish prime minister accuses Israel of being a "nuclear threat" to the Mideast; claims Israeli towns have not been bombarded by Hamas.

Netanyahu Slams Erdogan's 'Scandalous' Incitement

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu slammed his Turkish counterpart Monday evening for “scandalous” remarks during the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan Accuses Israel of Leaking PPK Tapes

Turkish prime minister Erdogan has implied Israel is behind leaked tapes of his intelligence chief talking with the outlawed PPK

Erdogan: No Free Movement for Israel in E. Mediterranean

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan tells Tunisians "Israel will not be able to move in the eastern Mediterranean as it wishes."

Erdogan Angers Muslim Brotherhood With Pro Secular Gov't Speech

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood responded angrily Wednesday to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's call to “respect all religions.”

PM: 'Common Sense' Will Prevail With Turkey

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says "common sense and cold calculation" will prevail with Turkey.

Turkey Dispatches 3 Warships to Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has dispatched 3 warships to the Eastern Mediterranean to 'defend against Israeli vessels'

Lieberman: Exact a Price From Turkey

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman plans to adopt measures that will show Turkey is must treat Israel with 'respect and common decency.'

Turkey: Warships to Escort Gaza-Bound Aid Vessels

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to send warships to escort Turkish aid vessels headed for Gaza.

Ya'alon: Turkey Consorting With Terrorists

Vice premier Moshe Ya'alon responded to Turkish attacks on Israel saying Ankara was consorting with Hamas and Iran

Turkish PM to Tour 'Arab Spring' Nations as Israel Ties Weaken

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Recep Erdogan is planning a tour of Arab nations that overthrew their leaders as ties with Israel wind down.

Turkey Mulls Expulsion of IDF Attache as Next Diplomatic Act

Turkey is mulling its next diplomatic move with Israel, as local media reports the Erdogan government may expel Israel's military attache.

Erdogan Hot Air: Turkey Not Cutting Trade Ties

Despite Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's bombastic rhetoric, Turkey is not cutting trade ties with Israel now.

Erdogan: Assad is Like Qaddafi

Turkish Prime Minister compares Syrian President Bashar Assad's behavior toward protesters to Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's behavior.

Trouble in Turkey? Military Elite Resigns

Turkey’s entire top military command resigns over row with Prime Minister Erdogan.