Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan speaks to Israeli President Herzog

Turkish President congratulates Isaac Herzog on his inauguration. The presidents emphasized the importance of Turkish-Israel relations.

Erdogan: We will not remain silent about Israel's atrocities

Turkish President hosts PA chairman, says Turkey will not remain silent against the “Israeli oppression” of Palestinian Arabs.

Erdogan is infiltrating Europe via political parties

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's plan to support emerging political parties in Europe is being largely ignored. Soon it will be too late. Op-ed.

Erdogan has 'fruitful and sincere' meeting with Biden

Relations between the US and Turkey have soured since Turkey's purchase of the Russian S-400 missile defense system.

Erdogan sues rival who compared him to Netanyahu

Turkish President seeks $30,000 in damages from rival who compared him to Israeli Prime Minister.

Turkish Jewish group defends Erdogan from anti-Semitism claims

Jewish Confederation of Turkey tweets in defense of President Erdogan after he uses 'Jews' and 'Israelis' interchangeably.

US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on Israel

State 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 Genocide

Turkish 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 Genocide

Biden's expected declaration that the Armenia massacre was a genocide risks angering Turkey but makes good on Biden's campaign pledge.

Why 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

Erdogan urges Kosovo to rethink opening of Jerusalem embassy

Turkish 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 women

Turkish President Erdogan provides no explanation after withdrawing from Istanbul Accords protecting women from domestic violence.

Hamas seeks Turkish supervision of PA election

Hamas leader calls on President Erdogan to pressure Israel to allow elections to PA parliament to take place in eastern Jerusalem.

Watch: Erdogan gets Chinese vaccine

Turkish President Erdogan gets 1st dose of Chinese-made vaccine that recorded just over 50% success rate in trial run.

Report: Israel reaching out after Erdoğan's 'rapprochement'

In low-profile outreach, Israeli officials reportedly 'testing the waters' with Turkish premier, who, they believe, is afraid of Biden.

Turkey:

'We want better ties with Israel'

Turkish president says talks with Israel are continuing, adding that despite strong opposition to Israeli policies, he hopes to improve ties

Pompeo arrives in Turkey, snubs all senior Turkish officials

Turkish media presenter says America has been 'nowhere to be found' over past 5 years as his country has taken on int'l challenges.

War of words intensifies as Erdogan calls French 'dishonorable'

Erdogan said he had not seen a cartoon of himself in a French periodical that depicted Mohammad because it was 'beneath him'.

Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Wilders

Turkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.

WATCH: Erdogan continues to fuel Macron feud, calls for boycott

Turkey’s President Erdogan called for a boycott of French products, accusing France of doing the same. Subscribe to our channel for

Erdogan questions Macron's mental state amidst tensions

Turkish President Erdogan questioned Macron's mental state for vowing to fight radical Islamism in the country.

Israel must look beyond the coronavirus crisis

We must buld an economic axis in Judea and Samaria that will encourage PA Arabs to realize that Abbas and Hamas are not their saviors.Op-ed.

France recalls ambassador to Turkey

France recalls its ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan says Macron needed “mental health treatment”.

Apologize for Columbus? Let Islam apologize for Temple Mount

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

ANALYSIS: Why Turkey is becoming a regional threat

Turkey's increasing hostility towards Israel, renewed tensions with Greece over Cyprus part of broader Turkish threat to regional stability.

Turkey is the new Islamic State and Erdogan has a master plan

Turkey is a proto-Islamic State Caliphate country whose plans for Libya and Egypt are precursors to a 21st century Battle of Preveza.Oped.

Erdoğan: Turkish conquest is spreading justice

Erdogan: For Turkey, conquest is not occupation or looting. MEMRI reports.

US condemns Turkey for hosting Hamas leaders

State Department: Erdogan’s continued outreach to terrorist organization only serves to isolate Turkey from the international community.

Old terrorists never die - they just go to Turkey

The US offers a reward for capturing terrorists who killed US citizens, so how can terrorists visit Turkey or live openly in Jordan? Op-ed.

Report: Turkey ordered Hamas to start conflict with Israel

Hamas launched war against Israel while its leaders met with Turkey's Pres. Erdogan, report claims.

Erdogan threatens to suspend ties with UAE

Turkish President says country could suspend diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates following its peace deal with Israel.

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.

Congress blocked arms sales to Turkey for 2 years

Bipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system.

Turkey and the US both wipe out their nation's history

Turkey, under Erdogan, wants to replace Saudi Arabia as leader of the world's Sunni population, erasing Attaturk from its history. Op-ed

Has Erdoğan launched a new age of religious wars?

Reconversion of Istanbul museum to mosque & threats alluding to Temple Mount, illustrate danger of divided sovereignty in Jerusalem. Opinion

Erdogan wants the West to watch him closely in Hagia Sophia

Erdogan wants the West to see him praying as the reconqueror of Istanbul’s most important site, another step towards his Caliphate. Op-ed.

Erdogan orders conversion of Hagia Sophia back into mosque

Move 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 Samaria

Turkish President threatens Israel, says "Jerusalem is a red line".

Turkey announces curfew for those under age 20

Turkey announces new measures to stem spread of coronavirus.

Putin, Erdogan meet to discuss ceasefire

Putin 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 Syria

February 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 Europe

Turkey 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 purges

Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan cracks down on internal political opposition, orders the arrest of 700 people.

Erdogan hits out at Arab 'treason' over Trump plan

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

Erdogan says Jerusalem 'not for sale' after Trump Mideast plan

Turkish president blasts Trump peace plan, declares 'Jerusalem not for sale'.

Erdogan: 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 Iran

For 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

While Israel forges closer ties with Greece and Cyprus, Turkey eyes moves which could destabilize the region - and spell trouble for Israel.

Erdogan's threat to Western culture

Erdogan threatens to shut down strategic US bases

Turkish President threatens to shut down air base which hosts US nuclear warheads.

ANALYSIS: Turkey's Erdogan endangering world peace

Erdogan not only comes out against Israel, but calls for conflict between Islam and the West.

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.

Erdogan: “Our God commands us to be violent to the kuffar”

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to let refugees into Europe

Threatens Turkey might be 'forced' to open border into Europe if it does not receive support it is requesting.

Trump: I'm a fan of Erdogan

Trump downplays tensions with Turkey during meeting with Erdogan. "We have been friends for a long time."

ANALYSIS: Why Trump should confront Turkey's Erdogan

The 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 wife

Turkish 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' heads

Turkish president continues to threaten Kurdish forces despite US-brokered cease-fire.

Erdogan threatens to restart operation against Kurds

Turkish President warns his country will restart operation in Syria if Kurds do not withdraw from a "safe zone".

Turkey agrees to ceasefire

Turkish President agrees to begin ceasefire in 120 hours after meeting US Vice President Mike Pence.