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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 arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

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.

Students perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jews

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.

Pilgrimages to Turkish grave of kabbalist rise after COVID slump

'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.

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

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.

Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison

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.

Watch: Turkish anchor continues reading news during earthquake

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.

Terrorist who left bomb in Istanbul street detained

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.

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

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.

Watch: Turkey releases footage of Iranian agents 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.

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

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

36 headstones at Turkish Jewish cemetery damaged by vandals.

Dozens of graves at Istanbul Jewish cemetery vandalized

Diplomat was evacuated from Turkey 'like in the movies'

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

Diplomat was evacuated from Turkey 'like in the movies'

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.

Threat level lowered for Israelis traveling to Istanbul

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

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

'We're preparing powerful responses against Iran'

Terror attack against Israelis prevented

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

Terror attack against Israelis prevented

'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.

'Iranian attack in Turkey could happen this weekend'

This is how Israelis are being kidnapped in Turkey

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

This is how Israelis are being kidnapped in Turkey

NSC issues instructions to Israelis staying in Istanbul

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

NSC issues instructions to Israelis staying in Istanbul

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.

Israeli describes escape from kidnapping attempt in Turkey

'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.

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

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.'

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

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.

Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

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.

Herzog greeted with singing at historic Istanbul synagogue

Istanbul Airport opens a kosher meal vending machine

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

Istanbul Airport opens a kosher meal vending machine

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.

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

Israeli diplomats visit couple in Turkish prison

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

Israeli diplomats visit couple in Turkish prison

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.

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

Istanbul Pride parade ends in violence

Annual event has been banned since 2014.

Istanbul Pride parade ends in violence

Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in Turkey

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

Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in Turkey

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

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

Israeli plane lands in Istanbul

Hamas operating secret headquarters in Turkey

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

Hamas operating secret headquarters in Turkey

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.

2 Israelis injured in Istanbul plane accident

Turkey: Plane overruns runway, breaks in 2

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

Turkey: Plane overruns runway, breaks in 2

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.

Key Syrian White Helmets backer found dead in Istanbul

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.

Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him

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.

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

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

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

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

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.'

Saudi accused of murdering journalist dies in car crash

Report: Smartwatch documented murder of missing journalist

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

Report: Smartwatch documented murder of missing journalist

Columbus Day: The world turned upside down

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.

Turkey humiliates Israeli ambassador

Report: Turkey's Jews protest gay Consul

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

Report: Turkey's Jews protest gay Consul

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.

Israeli judo team not allowed to fly to Turkey

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

Turkish police kill ISIS terrorist who stabbed a police officer.

ISIS terrorist kills police officer in Istanbul

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.

Watch: Second anti-Israel protest outside Istanbul synagogue

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

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

Turkish extremists protest outside Istanbul synagogue

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.

Report: Istanbul terrorist acted on direct orders from ISIS

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.

Turkish security forces capture Istanbul terrorist

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.

Turkey to continue operation in Syria

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.

Israel arranges return of body of Israeli killed in Istanbul

ISIS claims Istanbul shooting attack

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

ISIS claims Istanbul shooting attack

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".

Erdogan vows to fight terror '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.

Israeli wounded in Istanbul attack arrives in Israel

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.

Body of Israeli woman recovered after Istanbul terror attack

Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli woman

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

Istanbul terror attack wounds Israeli woman

Istanbul survivor: I heard shooting and lay on the floor

Israeli victim of Istanbul attack describes shooting in detail.

Istanbul survivor: I heard shooting and lay on the floor

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.

39 dead in attack on Istanbul nightclub

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.

Death toll in Istanbul explosions climbs to 29

Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13

Explosion near Istanbul stadium kills 13, injures dozens more.

Terror attack in Istanbul kills 13

I discovered my 'morphine angel' while watching television

Woman wounded in Istanbul terror attack found MDA member who had helped her there while watching footage of Tel Aviv car park rescuers.

I discovered my 'morphine angel' while watching television