News for Recep Tayyip Erdogan Turkish Jewish group defends Erdogan from anti-Semitism claimsJewish Confederation of Turkey tweets in defense of President Erdogan after he uses 'Jews' and 'Israelis' interchangeably.US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on IsraelState Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state".Erdogan to Biden: Reverse declaration on Armenian GenocideTurkish President urges US President to swiftly reverse his declaration that the 1915 massacres of Armenians constituted genocide. Biden informs Erdogan of plan to recognize Armenian GenocideBiden's expected declaration that the Armenia massacre was a genocide risks angering Turkey but makes good on Biden's campaign pledge.Erdogan urges Kosovo to rethink opening of Jerusalem embassyTurkish President urges Kosovan Prime Minister to reconsider the country's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem.Turkey withdraws from accord to combat violence against womenTurkish President Erdogan provides no explanation after withdrawing from Istanbul Accords protecting women from domestic violence. Hamas seeks Turkish supervision of PA electionHamas leader calls on President Erdogan to pressure Israel to allow elections to PA parliament to take place in eastern Jerusalem. Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Geert WildersTurkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.France recalls ambassador to TurkeyFrance recalls its ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan says Macron needed “mental health treatment”. ANALYSIS: Why Turkey is becoming a regional threatTurkey's increasing hostility towards Israel, renewed tensions with Greece over Cyprus part of broader Turkish threat to regional stability.Erdoğan: Turkish conquest isn't occupation or looting, it is spreading justiceErdogan: For Turkey, conquest is not occupation or looting. MEMRI reports.US condemns Turkey for hosting Hamas leadersState Department: Erdogan’s continued outreach to terrorist organization only serves to isolate Turkey from the international community.Report: Hamas launched war against Israel - on Turkey's ordersHamas launched war against Israel while its leaders met with Turkey's Pres. Erdogan, report claims.Erdogan threatens to suspend ties with UAETurkish President says country could suspend diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates following its peace deal with Israel.Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 yearsBipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system. Erdogan orders conversion of Hagia Sophia back into mosqueMove comes after Turkey's top administrative court annulled presidential decree that made the mosque into a museum. Turkey: We will not agree to annexation in Judea and SamariaTurkish President threatens Israel, says "Jerusalem is a red line".Turkey announces curfew for those under the age of 20Turkey announces new measures to stem spread of coronavirus. Putin, Erdogan meet to discuss ceasefirePutin met Turkish president Erdogan in an effort to reach ceasefire agreement over fighting in the Idlib province of Syria.ANALYSIS: Turkey announces war on pro-Assad coalition in SyriaFebruary death toll in Syria the highest in nearly 2 years as Erdogan all but declares war on Assad's forces.Erdogan encouraging refugee exodus to EuropeTurkey announced it would not prevent refugees from entering the EU following a Syrian strike in which 33 of its troops were killed. Turkey: Hundreds arrested in latest round of purgesTurkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan cracks down on internal political opposition, orders the arrest of 700 people. Erdogan says Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump Mideast planTurkish president blasts Trump peace plan, declares 'Jerusalem not for sale'.Erdogan says Trump's Mideast peace plan 'absolutely unacceptable'Turkish president blasts Trump plan, calls Jerusalem "sacred for Muslims", condemns proposal to leave city under Israeli control. ANALYSIS: Turkey becoming a second IranFor the first time, the IDF has added Turkey to the list of security threats Israel faces in annual security assessment.ANALYSIS: Erdogan sets Turkey on a crash course with Israel and othersWhile Israel forges closer ties with Greece and Cyprus, Turkey eyes moves which could destabilize the region - and spell trouble for Israel. Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US basesTurkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads.ANALYSIS: Turkey's Erdogan endangering world peaceErdogan not only comes out against Israel, but calls for conflict between Islam and the West.Trump: I'm a fan of ErdoganTrump downplays tensions with Turkey during meeting with Erdogan. "We have been friends for a long time." ANALYSIS: Why Trump should confront Turkey's ErdoganThe time has come for Trump to rein in his Turkish counterpart following invasion of Kurdistan in Syria and anti-democratic measures at homeErdogan: We captured ISIS leader's wifeTurkish President says his country captured a wife of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2018 but "we didn't make a fuss".Erdogan: We will crush the Kurds' headsTurkish president continues to threaten Kurdish forces despite US-brokered cease-fire. Erdogan threatens to restart operation against KurdsTurkish President warns his country will restart operation in Syria if Kurds do not withdraw from a "safe zone". Turkey agrees to ceasefireTurkish President agrees to begin ceasefire in 120 hours after meeting US Vice President Mike Pence.Watch: VP Pence meets Turkish President ErdoganUS Vice President begins meeting with Recep Erdogan in Ankara amid tensions over Turkish military action in Syria.Trump to Erdogan: Let's work out a deal, don't be a fool!In letter last week, US President urged Turkish President to make a deal with the US on Syria.Erdogan backtracks, will meet Pence and PompeoTurkish president walks back refusal to meet with US VP, Secretary of State amid pressure, sanctions over attack on the Kurds.Erdogan: We'll never declare a ceasefire in SyriaTurkish President tells Trump Turkey will never declare ceasefire and will not negotiate with Kurdish forces.Erdogan: Syria operation won't stopTurkish President declares operation against Kurdish militia in northern Syria will continue "no matter what anyone says."Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in SyriaTurkish president confirms start of military campaign in Syria following US pullout. US opens door to Turkish takeover of northern SyriaPresident Trump speaks with Turkey's Recep Erdogan, confirms US forces to withdraw from northern Syria, sparking fears among local Kurds.Erdogan: Why can't we have nuclear weapons too?Turkish President: Unacceptable for us to be denied nuclear weapons. We want the same protection as Israel.ANALYSIS: How Syrian war could turn into global conflictGlobal community mistakenly believes Syrian civil war is winding down, but Turkey's Erdogan is preparing invasion of Kurdish territory.Erdogan: Whoever is on Israel's side, we are against themTurkish President continues to criticize Israel, tells members of his party the country will oppose anyone who supports Israel.Erdogan reiterates: We'll use the S-400 in April of 2020Turkish President reiterates that Turkey plans to start using Russian missile defense system in April of next year.ANALYSIS: Erdogan creates a new crisis in the Middle EastTurkish leader risks major confrontation with the West with purchase of Russian S-400 batteries, belligerent moves across Middle East.Erdogan: S-400s will be fully deployed in April 2020Turkish President: S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country.Erdogan: S-400 will be delivered within 10 daysTurkish President does not believe US will sanction his country for purchasing Russian S-400 missile defense system.Erdogan rejects Trump's 'Deal of the Century'Turkish President says it was “never possible” for Turkey to positively consider the US peace plan. Erdogan: My relationship with Trump is goodTurkish President says he will use his "good" relationship with Trump to try to defuse crisis over Turkey's S-400 purchase.Erdogan: Morsi was killedTurkish President claims former Egyptian President was killed and did not die of natural causes.Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in JulyTurkish President says he expects Russian missile defense systems to start arriving in Turkey in the first half of July.Erdogan: S-400 purchase a 'done deal'Turkish President says his country has already bought the Russian S-400 missile defense systems and they will be delivered shortly. Lapid: Netanyahu wants to be a dictator like ErdoganBlue and White MK Yair Lapid compares Netanyahu to Turkey's Erdogan, accuses him of trying to become 'dictator'. Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduledTurkish President says delivery of Russian missile defense systems could be earlier than initially planned. ANALYSIS: Why Benny Gantz is unfit to be Israel's Prime MinisterGantz's mud-slinging is shameful, but his comparing Netanyahu to Erdogan shows he hasn't a clue about what is going on in Turkey. Opinion.Erdogan: S-400 purchase from Russia will go aheadTurkish President vows to go ahead with deal to purchase Russian missile defense systems, despite pressure from US not to do so. |
