Erdogan claims Iran has right to defend itself from Israel

Foreign Minister Sa'ar says it is 'deeply ironic' the Turkish president, 'who does not hide his imperialist ambitions,' claims 'to speak in the name of morality and international law.'

Erdogan:

Netanyahu poses 'biggest threat' to Mideast security

Turkish President lashes out at Israel, tells Qatar's Emir that PM Netanyahu is the "biggest threat" to Middle East security following Israel's strikes on Iran.

Erdogan says he won't run for another term

In response to criticism of changes Erdogan wants to make to the constitution - the Turkish president claimed he has no intention of running for the country's leadership again after 22 years in power.

US president with jihadist leader:

Trump meets Syrian Pres. al-Sharaa

In a historic first meeting in 25 years, US President Donald Trump meets Syria's President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, after US lifts sanctions on Syria despite Israeli objections.

Erdogan claims 'Israel fears end of Syrian civil war'

Turkish president calls on international community to stop Israel after the Jewish State took action to protect Syria's Druze community.

Turkey’s Transformation:

Why the West must reclassify Turkey as a Middle Eastern threat

Western governments continue treating Turkey as a European partner rather than what it truly has become: a Middle Eastern power with destabilizing ambitions. Opinion.

Chilling:

The notorious prison to which Erdogan's enemies are sent

The most secure prison in Europe is housing journalists and politicians who have criticized the regime of Turkey's President Erdogan.

Pikachu flees police during anti-Erdogan protest in Turkey

Person in Pokemon costume seen fleeing police together with hundreds of other protesters during protest against arrest of Istanbul Mayor and Erdogan rival Ekrem Imamoglu/

Erdogan:

'Allah will destroy Israel'

Turkish President Erdogan was recorded in a mosque marking the end of Ramadan, wishing for the end of 'Zionist Israel.'

Turkish authorities seek jail time for Istanbul Mayor

Turkish prosecutors request that Istanbul court detain Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, an Erdogan rival, and four of his aides on charges of terrorism and corruption.

Following Gaza strikes

Erdogan blasts Israel as 'terror state'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Israel "feeds on the blood of the innocent" after Israel strikes Hamas terror targets in Gaza.

Erdoğan once again takes revenge against his archenemy

Turkey takes another step against Istanbul mayor, one of the country's most popular opposition leaders, who was banned from running in last elections.

Erdogan:

'Trump’s Gaza plan a major threat to peace'

Turkish President again criticizes Trump's plan for Gaza: Nobody can take Gaza away from Palestinians.

Erdoğan lashes out at Israel:

Israel must pay $100 billion for reconstruction of Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan demands that Israel rebuild Gaza at a cost of $100 billion.

'Nothing worth discussing'

Erdogan rejects Trump’s Gaza proposal

Turkish President blasts Trump’s plan for the Gaza Strip, claims it was influenced by "the Zionist leadership".

Erdogan meets Hamas delegation in Ankara

Turkish President meets senior Hamas member Muhammad Darwish and other Hamas officials in Ankara.

Erdogan threatens:

If Israel doesn't withdraw from Syria, impact to affect everyone

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan holds party meeting, discussing progress on Gaza ceasefire deal and the situation in Syria.

Erdoğan:

'Turkey is bigger than Turkey, we can't limit ourselves'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that history assigned Turkey a mission to expand its borders.

Minister Chikli:

'Kurds must be granted independence, Turkey expelled from NATO'

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli calls for recognition of Kurdish independence, consequences for Erdogan as Turkish and Turkish-backed forces threaten Kurdish areas of northern Syria.

Erdogan:

'We will stand by Palestinians until Palestine is liberated'

Turkish President vows that Turkey will stand by Palestinian Arabs with all its "strength and means".

'Courageous decision'

Erdogan welcomes arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant

Turkey's President urges Western countries to abide by ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.

Erdogan boasts:

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

Erdogan claims: 'We severed all ties with Israel

Turkish President rejects claims his vitriol against Israel is merely rhetorical and insists there is no longer any trade between Turkey and Israel.

Turkish cleric blamed for failed 2016 coup dies at 83

Fethullah Gulen, who was accused by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of orchestrating the 2016 attempted coup, passes away in the US at the age of 83.

Erdogan:

'Israel is the most concrete threat to regional and global peace'

Turkish President calls on Russia, Syria, and Iran to implement stronger measures to safeguard Syria’s territorial integrity in response to air strike on Damascus attributed to Israel.

Erdogan at it again:

'Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped'

On anniversary of October 7 attack, Turkish President blasts Israel, vows it will pay a price for the "genocide" in Gaza.

Erdogan:

'UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped'

Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Erdogan-affiliated paper:

'World won't be safe until Israel is destroyed'

Yeni Şafak, a newspaper closely affiliated with the Erdogan regime in Turkey, publishes front-page article explicitly calling for the destruction of the State of Israel in response to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

'Only at the UN'

Netanyahu slams ICC prosecutor for meeting Erdogan, Abbas

Israeli PM notes the human rights abuses of Mahmoud Abbas and war crimes of Recep Tayyip Erdogan in statement condemning ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan for meeting them while he obsesses over arresting Israeli leaders.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan: Israel will want to conquer Turkey as well

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the Muslim world to unite against Israeli 'terrorism.'

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

'Carbon copy of Hitler’s FM'

Erdogan party's spokesman blasts Foreign Minister Katz

Turkey slams Foreign Minister Israel Katz in the wake of Katz’s recent criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's verbal attacks on Israel.

In Tel Aviv:

Turkish embassy lowers flag to half-mast in mourning for Haniyeh

Turkish President Erdogan declares a national day of mourning, orders all flags flown at half-mast over assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Erdogan to Biden:

'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'

Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Foreign Minister:

'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey'

Minister Israel Katz summons Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after embassy flies flag at half-mast in mourning for Hamas leader at Erdogan's orders.

After threatening invasion

Erdogan claims Israel's 'barbarism will outshine Hitler'

Turkish president engages in another anti-Israel diatribe, calls Gaza 'the world's largest concentration camp' and criticizes world for not stopping the war between Israel and Hamas.

Lapid responds to Erdogan:

'We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

Geert Wilders:

'Erdogan is totally nuts, Turkey should be kicked out of NATO'

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders condemns Turkish President who threatened to invade Israel.

'He should apologize':

Erdogan harsh critique of Abbas

President of Turkey Erdogan sharply criticized the chairman of the Palestinian Authority, who according to him, did not respond to Ankara's request to come and speak before the Turkish parliament.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to invade Israel

During a party meeting, the President said that 'just as we entered Karabakh and Libya, we will do the same to Israel.'

Erdogan:

'NATO cannot continue its cooperation with Israel'

Turkish President says his country will not approve NATO cooperation with Israel until "peace is established in Palestine".

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing.

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

Erdogan:

'We may invite Assad to Turkey at any moment'

Turkish President says he might invite his Syrian counterpart to Turkey, in sign of reconciliation between the two countries.

Erdogan:

'Turkey stands with the brotherly people and state of Lebanon'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared his country's support for Lebanon in Hezbollah's conflict with Israel.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

Erdogan lashes out again:

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

The President of Turkey lashes out again at Israel’s Prime Minister, and calls on the world: ‘To stop the barbaric, thug, bloodthirsty Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster.’

Erdogan calls Netanyahu a "vampire" in anti-Israel diatribe

Turkish president declares 'the spirit of the UN is dead' and calls Israel 'a threat to all of humanity.'

Erdogan claims:

'Israel will target Turkey next'

Turkish President claims Israel would "set its sights" on Turkey if it succeeded in defeating Hamas: Do not think that Israel will stop in Gaza.

Until Erdoğan's rule ends

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100%

The decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come in response to Erdoğan's decision to stop all Turkish exports to Israel, in violation of the free trade agreement between the countries.

Erdogan boasts:

'More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey'

Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.

Erdogan:

'US and Europe not pressuring Israel to agree to ceasefire'

Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".

Erdogan:

'Sanctions on Israel meant to force ceasefire'

Turkish President says Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.

After meeting Haniyeh:

Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Turkish President says "the strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity" after a meeting with Hamas leader.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel'

Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.