Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Erdogan threatens crackdown on Turkish media

Turkish President legal action against media over content which is "incompatible with national and moral values".

Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month

Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.

Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon

Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.

Turkish President calls Pres. Herzog, offering condolences

'I believe that you gave her pride in your service to the citizens of Israel,' Turkey's Pres. Erdogan tells Israel's Pres. Herzog.

Torah-based symphonic poem to be performed in Istanbul

Music written by Israeli composer Baruch Berliner to be performed in a Muslim country for only the third time.

Erdogan flew rabbis in to Ankara, spent two hours with them

In Istanbul, a conference of rabbis from Islamic nations got a surprise: An audience with Erdogan.

Erdogan hosts rabbis: 'Relations with Israel will be normalized'

Turkish president meets in Ankara with delegation of rabbis, including chief rabbi of Russia.

Erdogan: Israel must be 'more sensitive' to Palestinian Arabs

Turkish President says he is open to improved relations with Israel, but it must display “more sensitive” policies toward Palestinian Arabs.

Erdogan promises steps to improve relations with Israel

Turkish President says his country will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE.

Erdogan: Our goal is to protect Palestinians and their ambitions

Turkish Pres. Erdogan blasts Israeli policy on 'illegal settlements,' demolitions in Jerusalem. 'We must not do anything to harm ambitions.'

Likud MK: Erdogan is an enemy, Mansour Abbas is his partner

MK Yisrael Katz blasts Turkish President and adds: He now has a partner in the government here - Mansour Abbas.

Bennett thanks Erdogan for return of Israeli couple

PM speaks with Turkish President following release of Israeli couple arrested for 'espionage' in Istanbul.

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

President Herzog thanked Erdoğan for his involvement in the Oknin couple's return home.

Warm welcomes for Natali & Mordy Oknin

'No deal involved' in obtaining release of couple from Turkish prison, says unnamed official.

Oknins back in Israel: 'My mother is holding my hand'

'Many of the details of their release can't be revealed,'says daughter.

Erdogan: Biden had 'positive approach' on F-16 sale

Turkish President says US President showed willingness to get US lawmakers to back the sale of F-16 jets to Turkey.

Biden to tell Erdogan to avoid crises

US President to warn Turkish counterpart during meeting on Sunday that any precipitous actions would not benefit US-Turkish relations.

US proposes sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey

Erdogan says the United States had proposed the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey in return for its investment in the F-35 program.

Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy S-400 from Russia

Turkish President says Turkey still intends to buy second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia.

Erdogan: Relations with Biden 'not off to a good start'

Turkish President: My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations with the US.

Parallels between Erdogan, Putin and Biden

Like Putin and Erdogan, Biden's government seems to be using the selective application of criminal charges to silence the oposition. Op-ed.

Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations

Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.

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

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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".