Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan Agrees to Meet Protest Organizers

Turkish Prime Minister to meet with leaders of the protest movement behind the anti-government demonstrations.

Tensions Rising, Turkish Police Attack Protesters Overnight

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan orders police to "intervene" with protesters across the nation.

Tens of Thousands Hit Turkey's Streets as Protests Continue

Tens of thousands of demonstrators packed the streets of Turkish cities, challenging Erdogan’s call to end their civil uprising.

Iran invades Turkey (with Obama's help)

Erdogan Remains Defiant After a Week of Protests

Turkish Prime Minister says that the anti-government protests "are bordering on illegality" and must end.

Video: Violence Continues in Turkish Riots

Video shows police using tear gas and water cannon to disperse apparently peaceful demonstrators.

Turkish Opposition Compares Tear Gas to Nazi Gas Chambers

Leader of Turkish opposition compares use of tear gas by police on demonstrators to Nazi gas chambers.

Erdogan Not in Serious Trouble Yet, Claims Expert

Dr. Mordechai Kedar: protests in Turkey are not an “Arab Spring” situation at this point.

Erdogan Claims Situation in Turkey Calming Down

Turkish Prime Minister says the situation in his country is “now calming down”, despite a fourth day of violent protests.

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.

Erdogan on Protests: I'm No Dictator

Turkish PM rejects claims that he is a dictator, points an accusing finger at the opposition and social media.

Erdogan: Peace Impossible Without Hamas-Fatah Unity

Turkish Prime Minister warns Middle East peace will prove impossible without unity among Palestinian Authority Arab factions.

Erdogan to Visit Gaza, U.S. Objects

Despite U.S. opposition, Turkey's Prime Minister announces his plan to visit Gaza and meet its terrorist rulers.

Erdogan Rejects Joint Probe with Syria Into Terror Attack

Turkey's Prime Minister firmly rejects a Syrian proposal to hold a joint probe over a twin car bomb attack that killed 51 people.

Erdogan: Assad Crossed Obama's Red Line Long Ago

Turkey's prime minister calls on the U.S. to take action in Syria, says Assad used chemical weapons against his people.

Turkey: IAF Attacks 'Unacceptable'

"No excuse can justify this operation," Erdogan told ruling party lawmakers.

Turkey: 'Assad the Butcher' will be Tried

Erdogan delivers strongest attack to date on Assad after alleged Israeli attack in Syria.

Erdogan: There's No Doubt Assad Used Chemical Weapons

Turkish Prime Minister says there is no doubt that Assad has used chemical weapons and that he'll discuss this with Obama.

Exclusive: Turkish Diplomat Points to Need for Peace With Israel

A veteran Turkish diplomat underscores the importance of renewing ties and maintaining peace with Ankara's former ally, Israel.

Erdogan: Going Ahead with Gaza Visit

"There is no question of delaying this trip," Erdogan said on Turkish television.

Knesset Marks Turks' Genocide of Armenians

MK Rivlin: "We cannot ignore the catastrophes of others because of diplomatic considerations."

Hamas: US 'Consecrating Gaza Blockade'

Hamas accuses the US of "involvement in consecration of Gaza blockade" following Kerry's calls for Turksih PM to delay visit to Gaza.

Abbas to Visit Turkey This Weekend

Palestinian Authority chairman Mahmud Abbas is scheduled to visit Turkey this weekend for talks with Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey’s Dep. PM Hopes to Restore Full Ties with Israel

Turkey’s Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc is to lead the negotiating team in talks with Israel next week and hopes to soon restore ties.

Turkey Assigns Ambassador to 'Palestine'

Turkey has become the “first state with an ambassador recognized by Palestine,” according to a headline in a Turkish newspaper.

Turkey’s Erdogan Set to Visit Gaza in May

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to visit Gaza in mid-May, he announced Sunday.

Turkish PM Delays Visit to Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to postpone his much-publicized visit to Gaza, planned for this month.

Assad: Erdogan Destroying Syria by Reconciling with Israel

Syria’s President charges that the improvement in the relations between Turkey and Israel is proof that Erdogan is trying to destroy Syria.

Mavi Marmara 'Victim' to Donate Compensation to Jihadists

A flotilla passenger on the Mavi Marmara who is likely to receive funds from Israel says he will give the money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Assad: 'No Word of Truth' From Turkey's Erdogan

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan of not having said "a single word of truth" about Syrian conflict.

US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel Apology

US Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident.

Apologizing to Erdogan With A Heavy Heart

US to Erdogan: ‘Opposed to Engaging Hamas’

White House politely warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan this week against visiting Gaza and "engaging with Hamas."

Compensation Agreement with Turkey 'Close'

Turkey and Israel are close to signing a deal involving payments to relatives of dead terror activists.

Turkish Price Tag: $1 Million Per Mavi Marmara Death

Turkey demands that Israel pay $1 million in compensation for each terror activist killed on the illegal 2010 Mavi Marmara flotilla to Gaza.

Israel Law Ctr: Erdogan Should Be Tried for Mavi Marmara Deaths

An Israeli lawyer contends Turkey’s prime minister should be tried for the deaths of nine who clashed with IDFsoldiers on the Mavi Marmara.

Erdogan: I Rejected Earlier Version of Apology

Erdogan tells his party that Netanyahu planned to offer a different apology, but he rejected it.

Livni: We Need to 'Swallow' Turkish Bluster

Justice Minister explains, "Sometimes we have to swallow harsh rhetoric by one Arab leader or another."

After Israeli Apology, Erdogan Plans Gaza Visit

A day after Israel apologized to Turkey over the Marmara incident, PM Erdogan announced that he will visit Gaza soon.

Netanyahu: Syria Chaos a Factor in Turkey Apology

Prime Minister explains concern over Syria's WMDs and "additional regional challenges" necessitate dialogue between Israel and Turkey.

Turkish FM Satisfied with Israel's Apology

Turkey got everything it wanted with Israel's apology over the Marmara incident, says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.

Netanyahu's Apology 'Not Enough', Says MK Zoabi

MK Hanin Zoabi, who was on the Marmara when IHH terrorists attacked IDF soldiers, says Netanyahu’s apology is “not enough”.

Lieberman Blasts Netanyahu Over Apology to Turkey

Netanyahu's apology to Turkish PM Erdogan "harms IDF soldiers' motivation," says former Foreign Minister.

Netanyahu Apologizes to Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone on Friday.

Israeli Envoy Abandons German Event, Cites Turkish PM's 'Lies'

Israel's ambassador has joined other Jewish leaders in abandoning a high-level interfaith German event to protest Turkish participation.

WJC Official Cancels Participation in Event with Turkish Deputy

Erdogan’s anti-Israel statement causes WJC official to cancel his planned participation in an event attended by Turkey’s Deputy PM.

Israeli, PA Officials Meet in Istanbul

After Turkey's leader calls Zionism a “crime against humanity,” Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials quietly meet in Istanbul.

Kerry Commended for Defending 'Bedrock' of Jewish People

Simon Wiesenthal Center commends Sec. of State Kerry for directly confronting Turkish PM Erdogan's slanderous accusation against Zionism.

Kerry Says Erdogan's Comments Are 'Objectionable'

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry rejects Turkish PM’s comments against Zionism, calls on Turkey and Israel to repair their relationship.

White House on Erdogan's Statements: Offensive and Wrong

The White House condemns the remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister who compared Zionism with fascism in a public address.

Bennett on Erdogan: The Answer is to Get Up and Fight

The only way to respond to those who are against Zionism is to get up and fight, says MK Naftali Bennett.

Netanyahu Condemns Erdogan's Statements on Zionism

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sharply the statement by the Turkish Prime Minister comparing Zionism to fascism.

'Erdogan Uses Denigration of Israel to Walk Islamist Street'

"Erdogan has chosen to use the denigration of Israel to establish his credentials with the Islamist street,” said leading Jewish group.

Turkish PM Labels Zionism ‘Crime Against Humanity’ at UN Event

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again verbally attacked Israel in a public forum, this time at a UN conference in Vienna.

Erdogan Attacks Assad, Takes Shot at Israel

Turkey’s Prime Minister slams Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad for but also once again verbally attacks Israel.

Turkey Denies U.S. Complained Over Comments Against Israel

Turkey denies that the United States expressed concerns over remarks made by the country’s officials about alleged Israeli raid in Syria.

U.S. Complains to Turkey Over Comments Against Israel

The United States has filed a complaint with Turkey over its leaders’ attacks on Israel, after last week’s alleged airstrike in Syria.

Turkish Politician: Gov't Cooperated with Israel in Syria Attack

Vice Chairman of the Turkish Labor Party accuses the Erdogan government of working with Israel to carry out an alleged airstrike in Syria.

Erodgan: Israel Waging 'State Terrorism' in Syria

Turkish PM says Israeli air strike on Syria violates international law, ignores his own country's similar past actions.

Turkish Suicide Bomber Was Member of Outlawed Group

Suicide bomber who killed one person in an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara is a member of an outlawed leftist group.