Istanbul

Turkey:

29 dead in nightclub fire in Istanbul

A fire that broke out in a famous Istanbul nightclub caused the death of 29 people. Five arrested for negligence.

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Turkish authorities detain 29 suspected ISIS members who planned to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul.

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.

Pilgrimages to Turkish grave of kabbalist rise after COVID slump

Grave of Rabbi Naphtali HaKohen Katz, a 17th century sage and kabbalist, again draws pilgrims, after years-long COVID slump.

Erdogan:

'I had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul mayor'

Turkish President insists he had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul's mayor, who is one of Erdogan's rivals.

For insulting public officials:

Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison

Mayor of Istanbul sent to two years and seven months in prison for insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.

Watch: Turkish anchor continues reading news during earthquake

'There is an earthquake in Istanbul. The studio is shaking right now,' says a visibly perturbed TV host.

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.

Istanbul Bombing kills 6:

President Herzog: 'Shaken by news of the despicable bombing'

Turkish media published a picture of the suspect in the bombing which killed 6 and injured 53. Israeli reported as missing located.

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents in Istanbul

A number of Iranian agents have been rounded up for allegedly targeting Israeli tourists in Istanbul.

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.

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

36 headstones at Turkish Jewish cemetery damaged by vandals.

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.

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.

Turkey:

Terror attack against Israelis prevented

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

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.

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.

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.'

Watch:

Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

"We've been waiting for this to happen for a long time," notes one local Jew after Herzog visited Istanbul's Neve Shalom synagogue.

Moving:

Herzog greeted with singing at historic Istanbul synagogue

This is how the president was received at the Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul, which has experienced two murderous terrorist attacks.

Istanbul Airport opens a kosher meal vending machine

Kosher Food Point machine offer sandwiches in Istanbul Airport’s main mezzanine.

Erdogan flew rabbis in to Ankara, spent two hours with them

In Istanbul, a conference of rabbis from Islamic nations got a surprise: An audience with Erdogan.

Israeli diplomats visit couple in Turkish prison

Israeli consul in Istanbul visits couple arrested for 'espionage' after taking picture of Erdogan's palace.

Afghanistan's last Jew stuck in limbo in Turkish hotel room

Zebulon Simentov allegedly demands $10 million dollars and money for a winter coat to move to Israel, where he has family.

Istanbul Pride parade ends in violence

Annual event has been banned since 2014.

Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in Turkey

Afghan national who was a close aide of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi caught in Istanbul.

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

After a decade during which Israeli planes were not allowed into Turkey, Israeli passenger plane arrives in Istanbul.

Report:

Hamas operating secret headquarters in Turkey

Western intelligence sources say Gaza-based terrorist group has secret cyberwarfare headquarters in Istanbul.

2 Israelis injured in Istanbul plane accident

There were 183 passengers on the plane which broke in two. 3 were killed, another 179 injured to varying degrees and evacuated to hospitals.

Turkey: Plane overruns runway, breaks in 2

Sabiha Gokcen airport in Istanbul closed after aircraft splits in 2 after failed landing.

Key Syrian White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

Founder of the Mayday Rescue group, was found dead near his home in central Istanbul; circumstances around his death were unclear.

Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him

Main suspect in New Year's Day 2017 shooting attack in Istanbul denies charges in court. One of the victims in the attack was an Israeli.

Secret meeting, talks on aid: Contacts to renew Sudan relations

Special Foreign Ministry envoy met secretly year ago in Istanbul with senior Khartoum officials to renew dialogue between two countries.

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

Cut up remains of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly found on grounds of Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Saudi accused of murdering journalist dies in car crash

1 of the 15 men believed to have murdered Jamal Khashaggi in Saudi consulate reported killed in 'suspicious car crash.'

Report: Smartwatch documented murder of missing journalist

Turkish paper reports Jamal Khashoggi activated a smartwatch recording before entering Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Columbus Day: The world turned upside down

Turkey humiliates Israeli ambassador

After being ordered out of the country, Israeli ambassador to Turkey subjected to humiliating checks at Istanbul airport.

Report: Turkey's Jews protest gay Consul

Istanbul's Jewish community is fighting, shunning, openly gay Israeli Consul, according to Yediot Ahronot

Israeli judo team not allowed to fly to Turkey

UAE refuses to allow 12 Israeli judokas to fly to Istanbul to receive visas to compete in Grand Slam event in Abu Dhabi.

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

Turkish police kill ISIS terrorist who stabbed a police officer.

Watch: Second anti-Israel protest outside Istanbul synagogue

For the second time in one week, anti-Israel protesters take their anger at Israel's security policies out on their local synagogue.

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

Turkish ultra-nationalists protest outside Istanbul synagogue to denounce Israel's security measures on the Temple Mount.

Report: Istanbul terrorist acted on direct orders from ISIS

Turkish media reports that gunman who killed 39 people on New Year's Eve told police he acted on direct orders from ISIS in Syria.

Turkish security forces capture Istanbul terrorist

Abdulgadir Masharipov, who killed 39 people an Istanbul nightclub on New Year's Eve, captured by local security forces.

Turkey to continue operation in Syria

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister says his country will continue its military operation in Syria despite the ISIS attack on Istanbul.

Israel arranges return of body of Israeli killed in Istanbul

Israel’s Interior Ministry takes charge of return of body of Israeli-Arab teen killed in terrorist attack in an Istanbul nightclub.

ISIS claims Istanbul shooting attack

ISIS claims Istanbul attack, says it was done to take 'revenge' on Turkey.

Erdogan vows to fight terror 'till the end'

Following Istanbul attack, Turkish President vows his country will continue to fight terrorism and its backers "till the end".

Israeli wounded in Istanbul attack arrives in Israel

Rawa Mansour, who suffered moderate injuries, in Saturday night’s terrorist attack in Istanbul, arrives in Israel and taken to hospital.

Body of Israeli woman recovered after Istanbul terror attack

19-year old Israeli woman positively identified as one of the victims of shooting attack in Turkish nightclub.

Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli woman

Israeli Foreign Ministry confirms Israeli woman moderately wounded in Istanbul attack.

Istanbul survivor: I heard shooting and lay on the floor

Israeli victim of Istanbul attack describes shooting in detail.

39 dead in attack on Istanbul nightclub

39 people killed and at least 40 wounded in a shooting attack during New Year's Eve celebration at a nightclub in Istanbul.

Death toll in Istanbul explosions climbs to 29

Turkish President says explosions outside Istanbul soccer stadium were a terrorist attack against security forces and citizens.

Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13

Explosion near Istanbul stadium kills 13, injures dozens more.