Recep Tayyip Erdogan

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.

Watch: VP Pence meets Turkish President Erdogan

US Vice President begins meeting with Recep Erdogan in Ankara amid tensions over Turkish military action in Syria.

Report: Erdogan threw Trump's letter in the trash

Turkish president reportedly "thoroughly rejected" Trump's letter, launching cross-border attack on the Kurds the same day.

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 Pompeo

Turkish 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 Syria

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey will never declare ceasefire and will not negotiate with Kurdish forces.

Erdogan: Syria operation won't stop

Turkish President declares operation against Kurdish militia in northern Syria will continue "no matter what anyone says."

Erdogan: Turkish army has begun operation in Syria

Turkish president confirms start of military campaign in Syria following US pullout.

US opens door to Turkish takeover of northern Syria

President Trump speaks with Turkey's Recep Erdogan, confirms US forces to withdraw from northern Syria, sparking fears among local Kurds.

Netanyahu: 'Erdoğan: Stop lying'

PM attacks Turk Pres: 'He who kills Kurds in his own country, who denies terrible massacre of Armenian people - won't preach to Israel.'

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 conflict

Global 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 them

Turkish 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 2020

Turkish 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 East

Turkish 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 2020

Turkish President: S-400s are the strongest defense system against those who want to attack our country.

Erdogan: S-400 will be delivered within 10 days

Turkish 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.

Turkish President Erdoğan: 'Morsi is a Martyr'

Criticizes West for remaining silent on Morsi death, says people like Sisi in Turkey threaten him with same fate as Morsi's.

Erdogan: My relationship with Trump is good

Turkish President says he will use his "good" relationship with Trump to try to defuse crisis over Turkey's S-400 purchase.

Erdogan: Morsi was killed

Turkish President claims former Egyptian President was killed and did not die of natural causes.

Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in July

Turkish 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 Erdogan

Blue 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 scheduled

Turkish 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 Minister

Gantz'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 ahead

Turkish 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 Ankara

Turkish 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 UN

Turkish President: Trump’s statement on Golan Heights was an “election gift” to Netanyahu.

Erdogan to Netanyahu: You need to twist your son's ears

Turkish Pres. Erdogan threatens to 'educate Israel' if Yair Netanyahu continues using 'shameful nicknames.'

Erdogan:

'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.

United Arab Emirates disapproves 'Netanyahu's shameful approach'

UAE Foreign Minister attacks Prime Minister following post: 'Israel is not a state of all its citizens.'

Turkey: Israel a Jewish state? 'That's blatant racism'

Turkish president condemns Netanyahu for affirming Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people, claiming it amounts to 'blatant racism.'

Erdogan: S-400 purchase has nothing to do with US

Turkish 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 Syria

Putin, Erdogan and Rouhani say US withdrawal from Syria is a positive step that would help stabilize the situation.

Arab MKs meet Erdogan

MKs 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 Syria

Russian President and Turkish counterpart meet in Moscow in the wake of US decision to withdraw forces from Syria.

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Turkish President tells Trump Turkey is ready to take over security in Syria’s Manbij as US withdraws troops.

Trump and Erdogan discuss Syria

Turkish President and US President discuss creation of "security zone" in north Syria.

Erdogan: US withdrawal from Syria must be planned carefully

Turkish President says his country is best partner to work with US on withdrawal from Syria, reaffirms commitment to defeating ISIS.

Erdogan invites Trump to Turkey

White House spokesman says Turkish President invited Trump to visit Turkey in 2019.

Trump: Turkey's Erdogan is the man for the job in Syria

Just hours after Netanyahu dubbed Erdogan 'anti-Semitic dictator, President Trump says Turkish leader the right man for the job in Syria.

Report: Trump told Erdogan Syria is 'all yours'

According to CNN report, Trump and Erdogan discussed US withdrawal from Syria before Trump announced the move.

Netanyahu:

'Erdogan is an anti-Semitic dictator obsessed with Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister returns fire on Turkish President, after Erdogan accuses Israel of 'lawless occupation of Palestinian lands'.

Turkey: Israel must 'end brutal oppression'

Erdogan spokesman accuses Netanyahu of 'brutal oppression of Palestinian people' after PM calls on Erdogan not to lecture Israel.

PM: Erdogan can't lecture us on morality

Prime Minister reacts to Turkish President's claim Israel 'beats men, women and children when they are prostrate on the floor.'

ANALYSIS: Erdogan once again proves he's a threat to world peace

Turkish President Recep Erdogan continuing to undermine US allies in the Middle East, promote his own Islamist agenda.

Erdogan: Turkey to launch operation in Syria in coming days

Turkish president announces Turkey will attack Kurdish militants who are battling ISIS in Syria.

Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death

Turkish President says his country has shared recordings linked to murder of Saudi journalist with five countries.

Erdogan: Turkey condemns all forms of terrorism

Turkish President among world leaders to condemn shooting attack in Pittsburgh.