Turkey

Erdogan at it again:

'Netanyahu will be stopped the same way Hitler was stopped'

On anniversary of October 7 attack, Turkish President blasts Israel, vows it will pay a price for the "genocide" in Gaza.

Fearing elimination

Report: Senior Hamas officials fled Lebanon and Iran

Following the elimination of Haniyeh in Tehran and Nasrallah in Beirut, senior Hamas officials have been fleeing Lebanon and Iran due to fear of being eliminated by Israel.

Erdogan:

'UN should recommend force if Israel is not stopped'

Turkish President calls on UN General Assembly to invoke the use of force if the UN Security Council is unable to halt Israel's strikes in Gaza and Lebanon.

Erdogan-affiliated paper:

'World won't be safe until Israel is destroyed'

Yeni Şafak, a newspaper closely affiliated with the Erdogan regime in Turkey, publishes front-page article explicitly calling for the destruction of the State of Israel in response to the elimination of Hassan Nasrallah.

Eric Adams accused of accepting bribes from Turkish official

New York Mayor accused of accepting gifts and bribes from Turkish official to open Turkish consulate, accepting other bribes and gifts over many years.

States supporting terrorism slander Israel at the UN

Turkey and Qatar criticize Israel, accuse it of committing 'genocide in the Gaza Strip'.

Discusses Gaza ceasefire

Turkey's spy chief meets Hamas delegation in Ankara

Ibrahim Kalin, head of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency, meets delegation from Hamas’ political bureau leadership. Turkish official says Turkey has been urging Hamas to soften its positions and move towards an agreement.

Erdogan calls for emergency Muslim summit about Israel

Turkish President calls Organization of Islamic Cooperation to convene emergency summit to discuss the war in Gaza and “Israel's attacks on Jerusalem”.

Erdogan: Israel will want to conquer Turkey as well

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called on the Muslim world to unite against Israeli 'terrorism.'

Turkey claims to have arrested Mossad financier

Turkish authorities claim to have placed the detainee under surveillance as soon as he entered the country. He was detained five days later, and formally arrested on Tuesday.

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Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament

Fistfight breaks out in Turkey’s parliament as opposition deputy is attacked after calling for his previously jailed colleague to be admitted to the assembly.

Abbas:

'I'll return to Gaza even if it costs me my life'

In speech to Turkish lawmakers, PA chairman boasts of self-styled bravery in his determination to return to Gaza 17 years after Hamas violently expelled his Fatah party from the enclave.

Erdogan to Abbas:

'We will continue to support the Palestinian cause'

Turkish President tells visiting PA chairman that his country will push the international community to increase pressure on Israel.

Turkey announces 'Steel Dome' missile defense system

Newly-announced Turkish multi-technology air defense system has similar name to Israel's 'Iron Dome system, which has been wildly successful in multiple conflicts.

At the ICJ

Turkey seeks to join South Africa's lawsuit against Israel

Turkey files an official request to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel over its conduct in the war in Gaza in the International Court of Justice.

'Carbon copy of Hitler’s FM'

Erdogan party's spokesman blasts Foreign Minister Katz

Turkey slams Foreign Minister Israel Katz in the wake of Katz’s recent criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's verbal attacks on Israel.

For failure to comply with laws

Turkey blocks access to Instagram

The move comes after a senior Turkish official accused the platform of blocking condolence posts for Ismail Haniyeh, but Turkish officials do not specify if that is indeed the reason.

Foreign Minister:

'If embassy staff want to mourn, let them go back to Turkey'

Minister Israel Katz summons Turkish ambassador for a reprimand after embassy flies flag at half-mast in mourning for Hamas leader at Erdogan's orders.

In Tel Aviv:

Turkish embassy lowers flag to half-mast in mourning for Haniyeh

Turkish President Erdogan declares a national day of mourning, orders all flags flown at half-mast over assassination of Hamas leader in Tehran.

Erdogan to Biden:

'Israel is not interested in a ceasefire in Gaza'

Turkish President continues criticism of Israel, tells Biden in a conversation that the elimination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh "dealt a heavy blow" to efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

Turkish journalists fall for fake news, name Haniyeh's assassin

As journalists around the globe report on the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, several Turkish news outlets claim to name assassin as Israeli Mossad agent.

After threatening invasion

Erdogan claims Israel's 'barbarism will outshine Hitler'

Turkish president engages in another anti-Israel diatribe, calls Gaza 'the world's largest concentration camp' and criticizes world for not stopping the war between Israel and Hamas.

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

Geert Wilders:

'Erdogan is totally nuts, Turkey should be kicked out of NATO'

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders condemns Turkish President who threatened to invade Israel.

Lapid responds to Erdogan:

'We won’t accept threats from a wannabe dictator'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's threats to invade Israel: The world, and especially NATO members, must strongly condemn his outrageous threats against Israel.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'He should remember what happened to Saddam Hussein'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds to threats by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to invade Israel.

Turkish President Erdoğan threatens to invade Israel

During a party meeting, the President said that 'just as we entered Karabakh and Libya, we will do the same to Israel.'

Cyprus and Turkey mark 50 years of occupation

The Greek Prime Minister visited Cyprus to mark 50 years of occupation of part of the country by Turkey, while Turkish President Erdogan visited the occupied area.

Turkish Foreign Minister calls for more pressure on Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claims Israel's attacks in Gaza show that it has no intention of ending the conflict.

FM Katz responds to Erdogan:

'A country like Turkey should not be a member of NATO'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz blasts Turkish President who called on NATO to stop its cooperation with Israel: You decide nothing.

Erdogan:

'NATO cannot continue its cooperation with Israel'

Turkish President says his country will not approve NATO cooperation with Israel until "peace is established in Palestine".

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

Erdogan:

'We may invite Assad to Turkey at any moment'

Turkish President says he might invite his Syrian counterpart to Turkey, in sign of reconciliation between the two countries.

El Al flight makes emergency landing in Turkey

El Al flight LY5102 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Antalya. Turkish authorities refused to permit the plane to refuel and it took off to Tel Aviv without refueling.

Erdogan:

'Turkey stands with the brotherly people and state of Lebanon'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared his country's support for Lebanon in Hezbollah's conflict with Israel.

Turkey to ban soldiers from posting from inside bases

The Turkish government is advancing regulations that would prohibit soldiers from posting on social media from inside military installations.

Turkish Trade Embargo:

What does it mean for Israel?

Turkey has recently imposed significant trade restrictions on Israel. What are the implications of this, and how can Israel respond? Analysis.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

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Lawmakers brawl in Turkish parliament

Lawmakers from AK Party and pro-Kurdish DEM Party brawl in parliament over the detention of a DEM Party mayor in southeast Turkey.

Cleared for publication:

ISA foils Hamas suicide bombing plot

The ISA foiled a bombing attack in Israel planned by Hamas under the direction of terrorist organization command centers in Turkey. The group planning the attack was arrested.

Erdogan lashes out again:

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

The President of Turkey lashes out again at Israel’s Prime Minister, and calls on the world: ‘To stop the barbaric, thug, bloodthirsty Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster.’

Erdogan calls Netanyahu a "vampire" in anti-Israel diatribe

Turkish president declares 'the spirit of the UN is dead' and calls Israel 'a threat to all of humanity.'

Until Erdoğan's rule ends

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100%

The decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come in response to Erdoğan's decision to stop all Turkish exports to Israel, in violation of the free trade agreement between the countries.

Turkey:

Ban on trade with Israel already affecting Jews in both countries

Israel is seeking alternatives to trade with Turkey, but for Turkish Jews, the trade ban is a 'big, big issue and problem' and may ultimately cause them to leave their home country.

Erdogan boasts:

'More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey'

Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.

Erdogan:

'US and Europe not pressuring Israel to agree to ceasefire'

Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".

Erdogan:

'Sanctions on Israel meant to force ceasefire'

Turkish President says Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Aggression against Palestine'

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel, weeks after restricting certain exports. Foreign Minister Katz: This is how a dictator behaves.

Hamas sources: Haniyeh to remain in Turkey for undefined period

Hamas leadership has not deserted Qatar, leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Turkey for 'diplomatic' reasons, sources say.

'Freedom Flotilla' headed for Gaza blocked in Turkey

Organizers say the flotilla was unable to set sail after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

Turkish attempt to influence war in Gaza thwarted

Turkey offered several Arab countries to devise a plan for deploying joint forces in Gaza on the day after the war, but they refused.

After meeting Haniyeh:

Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Turkish President says "the strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity" after a meeting with Hamas leader.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel'

Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

Turkey claims:

'Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have continued their recent crackdown on suspected Israeli espionage, fearing attempted attacks against Hamas officials in their country.

Turkey:

29 dead in nightclub fire in Istanbul

A fire that broke out in a famous Istanbul nightclub caused the death of 29 people. Five arrested for negligence.

Turkish local elections

President Erdogan takes heavy losses in major cities

The results so far show that Erdogan's Justice and Development Party has lost a collective 8% when compared to the previous elections which were held in 2019.

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'