News for Turkey Turkish dissident 'mafia king' living in UAE releasing inside info. on top officialsA convicted mafia boss says his life is in danger after releasing a series of tell-all videos about Erdogan's top aides. Europe will be Islamic: Turkey’s Great PlanPost-Christian Europe must understand this hegemonic project, anti the individualistic values of the West, before it is too late. Op-ed. Erdogan sues rival who compared him to NetanyahuTurkish President seeks $30,000 in damages from rival who compared him to Israeli Prime Minister. Turkish Jewish group defends Erdogan from anti-Semitism claimsJewish Confederation of Turkey tweets in defense of President Erdogan after he uses 'Jews' and 'Israelis' interchangeably.US condemns Erdogan's 'anti-Semitic' remarks on IsraelState Department spokesman says "anti-Semitic language has no place anywhere" after Turkish President refers to Israel as a "terror state". Close aide of former ISIS leader nabbed in TurkeyAfghan national who was a close aide of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi caught in Istanbul. Thousands of Turks demand answers over missing $128 billionA mass campaign is underway in Turkey, questioning how $128 bil disappeared from nation's forex reserves as Erdogan launches crackdown. Turkey summons US ambassador over Biden's recognition of Armenian GenocideTurkey says Biden's statement recognizing massacres of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire as a genocide had no legal basis.Biden informs Erdogan of plan to recognize Armenian GenocideBiden's expected declaration that the Armenia massacre was a genocide risks angering Turkey but makes good on Biden's campaign pledge. Biden to announce formal recognition of Armenian GenocideOfficials say that it is likely Biden will make historic announcement recognizing that massacre of Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide. Jewish prisoner in Turkey: "I fear for my life. They want me to convert to Islam"A Jewish prisoner in Turkey details daily harassment and coercion in a heart-wrenching letter to his family. French Jew threatened in Turkish prisonInmates demand Jewish inmate held for buying drugs convert to Islam, threaten him if he refuses, says family. Erdogan humiliates a European dhimmi - Ursula von Der LeyenWith not a whimper.The EU is reluctant to see what Turkey is doing, further aggravating its already stellar reputation for hypocrisy. Op-ed. Turkish police say they seized 2,000-year-old Torah scroll5 detained on suspicion of illegally dealing in archaeological finds. Arson suspected in fire at abandoned synagogue.Report: Turkey willing to send ambassador to Tel AvivTurkey is willing to send an ambassador to Tel Aviv - if the step is mutual, report says.Erdogan urges Kosovo to rethink opening of Jerusalem embassyTurkish President urges Kosovan Prime Minister to reconsider the country's decision to open an embassy in Jerusalem. 7 civilians killed as Russian planes pound rebel-held hospital in SyriaAccording to reports, Russian, Syrian airstrikes targeted densely-populated areas, hitting a hospital and killing local civilians.Turkey withdraws from accord to combat violence against womenTurkish President Erdogan provides no explanation after withdrawing from Istanbul Accords protecting women from domestic violence. Turkey sentences five men to jail over 2016 murder of Russian ambassadorTurkish court sentences five men to life in jail for aiding and abetting gunman who murdered Russian ambassador Andrei Karlov in Ankara. Missile strikes in northern Syria kill one personExplosions rock local oil refineries near al-Bab and Jarablus following missile attacks near the Turkish border.Turkish school textbooks call Jews and Christians ‘infidels’School textbooks in Turkey drop term 'People of the Book', refer to Jews and Christians as 'infidels'. Hamas seeks Turkish supervision of PA electionHamas leader calls on President Erdogan to pressure Israel to allow elections to PA parliament to take place in eastern Jerusalem. This is how Hamas passed its money from Turkey to Judea and SamariaIsraeli security agencies confiscate over $120,000 sent from Hamas' Turkey headquaters to terrorists in Judea and Samaria. Turkey: We will not cancel purchase of Russian defense systemTurkey makes clear it will not turn back from its acquisition of S-400 defense systems despite US sanctions. Israeli plane lands in Istanbul - for the first time in a decadeAfter a decade during which Israeli planes were not allowed into Turkey, Israeli passenger plane arrives in Istanbul. Turkey hopes US will return to Iran nuclear dealTurkish Foreign Minister expresses hope the Biden administration returns to 2015 Iran deal and lifts sanctions on Iran.'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 Ventilator explodes, killing 9 in TurkeyAt least nine COVID patients killed in Turkey after oxygen tank explodes in intensive care unit where hospitalized.US sanctions Turkey over purchase of Russian defense systemUS sanctions target Turkey's military procurement agency in response to Ankara's purchase of S-400 missile defense system.Turkey jails dozens over failed 2016 coupTurkish court jails 27 former pilots and other suspects for life in trial stemming from failed 2016 coup attempt against Erdogan. Turkey: Three-year-old rescued from rubble, 65 hours after quakeThree-year-old girl rescued alive from a collapsed building in Izmir, 65 hours after massive earthquake. Macron slams Turkish 'imperialist aspirations'French president trades barbs with Turkish counterpart after series of deadly Islamist terror attacks over Mohammed cartoons. Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue servicesFollowing earthquake between Greece and Turkey, Magen David Adom offers assistance to Greek and Turkish rescue services.Powerful earthquake in Turkey as buildings collapse in IzmirMagnitude 7 earthquake shakes Greece and Turkey at noon Friday. Turkish Health Minister: At least 24 people killed, 840 injured. Israel offers to assist Turkey after powerful earthquakeDefense Minister Benny Gantz instructs IDF to be prepared to assist Turkey in the aftermath of earthquake in Izmir. Watch: Building collapses after earthquakeVideo shows the moment a building collapsed in Izmir, Turkey, due to the earthquakeUS official: Turkey faces sanctions over S-400 testUS official warns Turkey of possible sanctions following its test of Russia's S-400 air defense system. Erdogan files lawsuit against Dutch lawmaker Geert WildersTurkish President sues Dutch lawmaker for series of tweets against Erdogan, including one that described him as a “terrorist”.France recalls ambassador to TurkeyFrance recalls its ambassador to Turkey after Erdogan says Macron needed “mental health treatment”. Hamas operating secret cyberwar, intel operation out of TurkeyWestern intelligence sources say Gaza-based terrorist group has secret cyberwarfare headquarters in Istanbul. ANALYSIS: Why Turkey is becoming a regional threatTurkey's increasing hostility towards Israel, renewed tensions with Greece over Cyprus part of broader Turkish threat to regional stability. 'Turkey has a clear objective of reinstating the Turkish empire'Following a week of heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijan forces over a disputed region, Armenian PM places blame with Turkey. Israel must stand with little Armenia against Turkish Jihadit is a moral, but also a strategic decision. Turkey, our implacable enemy in recent years, backs Azerbaijan. Opinion. Turkey outraged over construction in Judea and SamariaTurkish Foreign Ministry: Netanyahu's decision to approve new construction in "settlements" proves Israel still planning annexation. To avoid WW3, the US must assure military support for Russia in SyriaAmerica must assure Russia military support now, thereby neutralizing Turkey's prevention of Russian sea passage in the Straits. Op-ed. What is Hashem planning for His people in Eretz Yisrael in 5781Nothing of significance has ever evolved or will evolve without implicit or covert implications for the Jewish people. Turkish New Year nightclub terrorist sent to life in prisonTurkish court sentences Uzbek gunman who killed 39 people in 2017 attack on Istanbul nightclub to jail for life. Saudi court overturns death sentences over Khashoggi murderTurkey criticizes Saudi Arabian court after it overturns five death sentences over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder. Watch: Turkey conducts provocative military exerciseTurkey and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus are in the midst of a 5-day land, air and sea military exercise. EU expected to object.Turkey 'disappointed' by Kosovo's move to recognize Israel"Even the thought by Kosovo officials of taking such a step - which is a clear violation of international law - is disappointing." The Israel-Sunni Arab bloc: The new sheriffTrump\s highlighting Turkey’s hostility despite its alliance in NATO shows the changes in America’s alliance system in the region. Op-ed.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.Report: Turkey grants citizenship to 12 Hamas terroristsConvicted terrorists freed in 'Shalit deal' receive Turkish citizenship passports, source says. Turkey: 'Baseless claims.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 yearsBipartisan group of congressmen block military deals with Turkish government after Turkey purchases Russian S-400 system. |
