![]() 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 home![]() Erdogan: 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.![]() Erdogan leads mayoral elections but loses AnkaraTurkish President's ruling party wins nearly 45 percent of the votes in local elections, though the opposition regains hold of the capital.![]() Erdogan: Trump behaving like a 'bully boy'Turkish President continues to attack Trump over recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, says he is using bully tactics.![]() Erdogan vows to take Golan issue to UNTurkish President: Trump’s statement on Golan Heights was an “election gift” to Netanyahu.![]() Erdogan to Netanyahu: You need to twist your son's earsTurkish Pres. Erdogan threatens to 'educate Israel' if Yair Netanyahu continues using 'shameful nicknames.'![]() 'Netanyahu is a tyrant who massacres children'Turkish president ramps up attacks on Israeli premier, accuses Netanyahu of 'massacring children'.![]() Netanyahu responds to Erdogan: What a joke!PM Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President condemns Netanyahu’s affirmation of Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people.![]() Erdogan: S-400 purchase has nothing to do with USTurkish President responds after US warns of "grave consequences" if Turkey goes through with purchase of Russian defense systems.![]() Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from SyriaPutin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.![]() Arab MKs meet ErdoganMKs Ahmed Tibi, Masud Ganaim, Talab Abu Arar and former MK Osama Saadi visit Istanbul, meet Turkish president.![]() Putin and Erdogan agree to coordinate actions in SyriaRussian President and Turkish counterpart meet in Moscow in the wake of US decision to withdraw forces from Syria. |