Turkey

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.

The last Jew of Antakya

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

Jewish earthquake survivors rescued, flown to Istanbul

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

Earthquake in Turkey also felt in Israel

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

Report:

FM Cohen to meet Erdogan

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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 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

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.

Earthquake:

President & wife of Jewish community of Antakia feared killed

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

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.

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."

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.

Tel Aviv shows solidarity with Turkey

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

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.

After earthquake:

President Herzog speaks with Turkish President Erdoğan

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

'Olive Branches:'

Israeli humanitarian aid delegation leaves for Turkey

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

Turkey

Watch: Woman rescued from building destroyed in earthquake

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

Turkey foils terror plot against synagogues, diplomatic missions

Turkish intelligence agency busts network of 15 ISIS operatives, who allegedly plotted terrorist attacks in response to Quran burning.

Turkish festival celebrates Sephardic Jewish culture

In Turkey, a festival revives a jewel of the Sephardic world and aims to break stereotypes

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel adapted for a Muslim audience

Israeli TV series focusing on haredi Jews is getting a Muslim makeover for Turkish audiences.

Israel's Ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Irit Lillian was appointed as Israel's Ambassador to Turkey after four years in which no Israeli Ambassador was appointed.

Interview: Uzay Bulut

Exiled non-Jewish Turkish woman studies antisemitism in Turkey

Turkish ex-Muslim Uzay Bulut is in self-imposed exile from the land she loves.

Erdogan:

'I had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul mayor'

Turkish President insists he had nothing to do with jailing of Istanbul's mayor, who is one of Erdogan's rivals.

For insulting public officials:

Mayor of Istanbul sentenced to prison

Mayor of Istanbul sent to two years and seven months in prison for insulting members of Turkey’s Supreme Electoral Council.

Mossad operation foiled?

Turkey: 44 suspected of spying for Mossad, 7 arrested

The agents are suspected of spying on Palestinian Arab nationals residing in the country.

Erdogan hints:

'My next term will be my last'

Turkish President hints he will seek office for the last time on next year's elections.

100 Israeli importers meet 400 Turkish exporters in Istanbul

Israeli Chambers of Commerce organizes large-scale meeting of Israeli, Turkish businessmen following end of diplomatic crisis.

Turkey strikes Kurdish bases in Syria and Iraq

Strikes target bases of PKK and YPG, which Turkey blames for Istanbul blast last week.

National Security Council urges Israeli tourists to avoid Turkey

Israeli security officials drop directive advising Israelis visiting Turkey to remain in their hotels, but maintains level 3 travel warning.

Turkey:

Terrorist who left bomb in Istanbul street detained

Turkish Interior Minister says the PKK/YPG group is behind Sunday's attack. Foreign Ministry: No Israeli victims in the attack.

Erdogan writes letter congratulating Netanyahu on election win

Turkish President says he believes Israel's new government will further the cooperation between the two countries.

Erdogan on Israeli election:

'We expect to maintain relations with Israel'

Turkish President: As long as values are respected, win-win diplomacy will benefit not only Turkey and Israel but also the entire region.

Defense Min.: Thankful to Turkey for life-saving cooperation

Defense Min. Gantz instructs staff to begin procedures to resume working relations with Turkey.

Benny Gantz in Turkey:

Defense Minister to meet with President Erdogan

In addition to meeting the Turkish president, the minister will also meet with his counterpart as part of a historic visit to the country.

Gantz takes off for official visit to Turkey

Defense Minister to meet Turkish counterpart tomorrow.

This Turkish city's last remaining Jews watch the end of an era

On the Turkish-Syrian border, a city’s last Jews watch the ending of an epoch.