Receep Tayyip Erdogan

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.'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip 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."

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.

Ukraine asks Turkey to close Straits to Russian warships

As late as yesterday, Erdogan was hoping not to have to take sides. Turkey has strong ties with both Russia and Ukraine.

Why Angela Merkel didn’t defend Ursula after Erdogan’s humiliation

The German Chancellor said not a word about what happened to her party colleague in the CDU. If she does, it will be too late. Op-ed

If Mexico demands Pope apologize for Mayans, let's demand Islam apologize for Temple Mount

Muslims have the same claim to Hagia Sophia or Temple Mount as Columbus had for the Mayan Pyramids. Opinion.

Musings of a Turkish Journalist

'Turkey was the first Moslem country to recognize Israel, but the demography changed so hating Israel is accepted by most Turks.' Interview.

Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump 'deal of the century'

Turkish Pres. Erdogan calls on moderate Arab states to 'break their silence,' blasts 'treason against Jerusalem.'

Erdogan's threat to Western culture

Erdoğan cites Hitler's Germany as example of proposed government

Proposed system was approved in popular referendum in Turkey in April, 2017 and was put into effect following June, 2018 elections.

Turkish President Erdoğan: 'Morsi is a Martyr'

Criticizes West for remaining silent on Morsi death, says people like Sisi in Turkey threaten him with same fate as Morsi's.

Are Turkey and the USA on a collision course? Not necessarily

Senior Turkish official claims 'Jewish bankers' run the world

Founding member of President Erdogan's party slams 'Zionist bankers of Jewish descent', accusing them of global conspiracy.

Erdogan: Turkey to boycott US-made electronics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey will boycott US-made electronics.

Erdogan: 'The spirit of Hitler has found its resurgence'

Turkish president blasts Israel over Nationality Law, calling Israel 'the world's most Zionist, fascist and racist state.'

Erdogan: No difference between Nazis' actions and Israel's

Turkish President compares Israel's actions in Gaza to the Nazi persecution of the Jews in World War II.

Turkey demands: Recognize Jerusalem as Palestinian capital

Turkish President Erdogan calls on Muslim leaders recognize eastern Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state.

Turkey threatens diplomatic crisis if US recognizes Jerusalem

Turkish President Recep Erdogan calls recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital a 'red line', threatens to break off ties with Israel.

Turkey's Rage over Armenian Genocide Hurts Turks

The Turkish president's 'hot-headedness' is becoming more and more a sideshow as the world recognizes the genocide, says Louis Fishman.

Anti-Erdogan Demo Held in Tel Aviv

Around 100 people took part in a demonstration outside the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv to demand the resignation of Turkish prime minister.