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News and updates about Turkey

Netanyahu to Erdogan:

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

Netanyahu calls Turkish President and congratulates him after his victory in the elections in his country.

'We'll bring the relations between the countries to new heights'

'A valued NATO Ally'

Biden, Blinken congratulate Erdogan

US President and Secretary of State congratulated Turkish President over his victory in the presidential runoff in the country.

Biden, Blinken congratulate Erdogan

Turkey: President Erdogan claims victory in run-off election

State media claims President Erdogan holds strong lead after polls close, while opposition media points to virtual dead heat.

Turkey: President Erdogan claims victory in run-off election

Turkish report:

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Investigation uncovers spy ring which followed 23 people, company with business connections to Iran.

11 arrested after Mossad spy ring uncovered

Turkey:

Third-placed presidential candidate backs Erdogan in runoff

Nationalist presidential candidate Sinan Ogan endorses Erdogan in runoff vote scheduled for May 28.

Third-placed presidential candidate backs Erdogan in runoff

Turkey likely headed for runoff

Erdogan: I believe I can win, but will accept a runoff

With more than 99% of the ballot boxes opened, Erdogan has 49.4% of the votes, with his main rival at 44.9%.

Erdogan: I believe I can win, but will accept a runoff

FM Eli Cohen to INN:

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen spoke with INN about the operation in Gaza, haredim, and the elections in Turkey.

'PIJ is frustrated, and its leadership was annihilated'

Turkey elections:

Who is the opposition leader with an advantage in the polls?

INN spoke with Turkey expert Dr. Nimrod Goren to learn more about Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who has an advantage over President Erdogan.

Who is the opposition leader with an advantage in the polls?

Ukrainian official hits Russian delegate who took flag at summit

Ukrainian official who tried to photobomb Russian interview with flag physically assaults Russian counterpart after flag taken away.

Ukrainian official hits Russian delegate who took flag at summit

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Turkish media reports the country's intelligence agency surrounded the ISIS leader, who set off his suicide vest.

Turkey releases new details on death of ISIS leader

Erdogan:

'Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria'

Turkish President says Turkey intelligence "neutralized" ISIS leader Abu al-Qurayshi.

'Turkey eliminated ISIS leader in operation in Syria'

Turkish election:

Erdogan suspends campaign after collapsing

Turkish president seeking third term said to be dealing with intestinal illness.

Erdogan suspends campaign after collapsing

After earthquakes:

Erdogan awards certificate of appreciation to Israeli Col.

Turkish President presents certificate of appreciation to Col. Golan Vach for saving 19 lives following devastating earthquakes in Turkey.

Erdogan awards certificate of appreciation to Israeli Col.

Report:

Iran exploits earthquake in Turkey to fly weapons to Syria

Iran used earthquake relief flights to bring weapons and military equipment to Syria.

Iran exploits earthquake in Turkey to fly weapons to Syria

Amid uptick in violence:

Turkish President Erdoğan phones President Herzog

Erdoğan initiated the phone call to express concern in light of the security escalation and the situation in Jerusalem and the Temple Mount.

Turkish President Erdoğan phones President Herzog

Erdogan:

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

Turkey's President criticizes Israeli police raid on Al-Aqsa Mosque after worshippers barricaded themselves inside and refused to leave.

'Israeli raids on Al-Aqsa Mosque are a red line for Turkey'

Turkey:

Students perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jews

Turkish Jewish leaders say they are taking action following Tuesday's incident. The school has apologized.

Students perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jews

US professors speak at terrorist's conference

Obama deported him to Turkey after he completed his US prison sentence.Why are US and UK professors at his "academic conference"? Op-ed.

US professors speak at terrorist's conference

Teens arrested for vandalizing Turkey’s largest Jewish cemetery

At least 81 headstones in 600-year-old Hasköy Cemetery badly damaged by teens between ages of 11 and 13.

Teens arrested for vandalizing Turkey’s largest Jewish cemetery

Earthquake on Syria-Turkey border felt throughout Israel

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Turkey and Syria weeks after devastating quakes kill over 46,000 people.

Earthquake on Syria-Turkey border felt throughout Israel

The last Jew of Antakya

The writer's weekly column describes a dramatic moment in Diaspora Jewish history - that occurred last week.

The last Jew of Antakya

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

Surviving members of Jewish community in southern Turkey devastated by earthquake rescued in special operation.

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

Magnitude 5 earthquake hits central Turkey and also felt in Syria, Lebanon and Israel.

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen:

Israel 'stands in solidarity with the Turkish people'

After Israel ends its search and rescue mission in southern Turkey, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets with his Turkish counterpart in Ankara.

Israel 'stands in solidarity with the Turkish people'

Report:

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is expected to visit Ankara and meet Turkey's President and Foreign Minister.

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

After rescuing 19 people:

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

IDF medical aid delegation continues to provide assistance in Turkey after earthquake as search and rescue delegation comes home.

'Olive Branches' search and rescue delegation returns to Israel

Turkey:

IDF Rabbinate cares for Israeli delegation's spiritual needs

The Rabbinate members provided religious necessities, from Kosher food to a synagogue and special instructions for Shabbat.

IDF Rabbinate cares for Israeli delegation's spiritual needs

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths warns death toll from earthquakes in Turkey and Syria could double from current 28,000.

UN official: Death toll from Turkey earthquake could top 50,000

Volunteer in Turkey to INN:

'We worked all day, there's still a chance to find survivors'

Dvir Dimri, a member of the Israeli aid delegation, says that the Turkish authorities are beginning to get matters under control.

'We worked all day, there's still a chance to find survivors'

Interim summary

Israeli delegation in Turkey rescues 19 in three days

The IDF has released an interim summary of the Israeli delegation's work in the earthquake-stricken area in Turkey.

Israeli delegation in Turkey rescues 19 in three days

Turkey earthquake:

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Intelligence Corps' Unit 9900 uses satellite imagery to find destroyed buildings to send IDF forces to. Death toll nears 20,000.

IDF mapping unit helps pinpoint search and rescue operations

Watch: Small dog rescued from rubble in Turkey

Pets have also been affected by the deadly earthquakes which struck Turkey. In viral video, rescuers extract dog trapped for 2 days,

Watch: Small dog rescued from rubble in Turkey

Three days after the quake:

Bodies of Jewish community leader and wife recovered

Israeli rescue teams extracted the bodies of Antakya Jewish community president Shaul Janudi and his wife, Fortuna.

Bodies of Jewish community leader and wife recovered

In photos:

Israeli delegation rescues 10 survivors in Turkish disaster zone

Since arriving on the scene, "Olive Branches" aid delegation has been working non-stop, providing aid and saving lives.

Israeli delegation rescues 10 survivors in Turkish disaster zone

Israeli delegation in Turkey:

'We saved a record number of people from the rubble'

Israel sent an 150-man team plus field hospital, more than the delegations of several other countries combined.

'We saved a record number of people from the rubble'

Olive branches:

IDF medical aid delegation arrives in Turkey

230-member delegation includes IDF Medical Corps and search and rescue personnel from the Home Front Command, doctors and nurses.

IDF medical aid delegation arrives in Turkey

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

2-year-old in good condition after being pulled from rubble by Israeli soldiers assisting in Turkey following devastating earthquakes.

Watch: IDF forces rescue baby from rubble in Turkey

‘We are trying to get to those who are still alive’

United Hatzalah Emergency Rescue Mission in Turkey continues to assist in the rescue operation of earthquake victims.

‘We are trying to get to those who are still alive’

Earthquake in Turkey:

'Time is critical to save lives because of extreme cold'

Israeli team rescues 2, including 12-year-old boy, in Kahramanmaraş. Another team attempting to rescue man in Marash.

'Time is critical to save lives because of extreme cold'

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Iran has been known to smuggle agents and weapons under the guise of Red Crescent operations. Is it up to its old tricks?

Is Iran smuggling weapons to Syria alongside earthquake aid?

Watch:

IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Videos show IDF search and rescue teams saving civilians trapped under rubble in southern Turkey following devastating earthquake.

IDF forces fight the clock to save trapped earthquake victims

Conference of Presidents: 'We pray for the victims'

Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations expresses support to Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquake

Conference of Presidents: 'We pray for the victims'

At least 55 PA Arabs killed in earthquake

i24NEWS speaks with PA security analyst, who says the Palestinian Authority has sent two rescue teams to Turkey and Syria.

At least 55 PA Arabs killed in earthquake

Turkey earthquakes:

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

Israeli aid mission rescues three people who had been trapped under the rubble and are still alive.

IDF rescues three people from the rubble

IDF medical aid delegation will depart to Turkey tomorrow

The "Olive Branches" delegation will establish a field hospital and provide medical assistance in the areas impacted by the earthquake

IDF medical aid delegation will depart to Turkey tomorrow

Israeli delegation with 10 tons of aid heads for Turkey

United Hatzalah sends 25 first responders, search and rescue experts and 10 tons of medical supplies and humanitarian aid after earthquake.

Israeli delegation with 10 tons of aid heads for Turkey

Earthquake:

President & wife of Jewish community of Antakia feared killed

"All other Jews appear to be accounted for," says Israel's ambassador to Turkey.

President & wife of Jewish community of Antakia feared killed

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake could top 20,000, says WHO

More than 5,000 confirmed dead in devastating quake on Syrian-Turkish border, but officials say over 20,000 may have died.

Death toll in Turkey-Syria earthquake could top 20,000, says WHO

Earthquake survivor:

'I didn't believe something like this could happen'

Nissim Bar Shalom was in Gaziantep, epicenter of both devastating earthquakes. "Everything is in ruins."

'I didn't believe something like this could happen'

One day after the earthquake:

Israeli aid delegation lands in Turkey

After initial assessments, the rescue teams will make their way to the disaster-stricken areas to begin the rescue operations.

Israeli aid delegation lands in Turkey

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

City hall of Tel Aviv lit with Turkish flag following the devastating earthquake that hit the country.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

National Rescue Unit head:

'We have resources to still save lives in Turkey'

Commander of Israeli rescue unit going to Turkey to help victims of two devastating earthquakes believes there is time to rescue survivors.

'We have resources to still save lives in Turkey'

After earthquake:

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

Turkish President conveys his condolences over Neve Yaakov synagogue massacre during call about disastrous earthquake.

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

'Olive Branches:'

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

IDF, Foreign Ministry, Defense Ministry delegation heads to Turkey following devastating earthquake which killed thousands.

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

Watch: Moment second quake hits Turkey caught on live broadcast

A TV crew is recording footage of rescue efforts from the first earthquake when the second one hits, brining down a nearby building.

Watch: Moment second quake hits Turkey caught on live broadcast

Turkey hit by another earthquake as death toll tops 1,900

7.5 magnitude earthquake reported in Turkey, hours after 7.8 magnitude quake kills nearly 2,000 in Turkey and neighboring Syria.

Turkey hit by another earthquake as death toll tops 1,900

Eye-witness relates:

'I woke up to find the room shaking, the walls crumbling'

Israeli in Turkish hotel: "All the windows shattered, emergency lighting failed, people were screaming outside."

'I woke up to find the room shaking, the walls crumbling'

Israeli first responders preparing for relief mission to Turkey

MDA and United Hatzalah offering to send rescue teams to Turkey after earthquake devastates Kahramanmaras region.

Israeli first responders preparing for relief mission to Turkey

Turkey

Watch: Woman rescued from building destroyed in earthquake

Search and rescue teams operating in Turkey pull woman from the rubble following deadly earthquake.

Watch: Woman rescued from building destroyed in earthquake

Earthquake kills 568 in Turkey and Syria, rattles Israel

The earthquake was felt in many parts of the country. It originated in central Turkey and measured 7.8 on the Richter scale.

Earthquake kills 568 in Turkey and Syria, rattles Israel