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Cyprus buys Israeli drones amid tensions with Turkey

Cyprus acquires four Israeli drone aircraft to patrol island's waters during searches for natural gas, amid tensions with Turkey.

Trump: We're going to be watching Turkey

US President warns Turkey: If any of our people get hurt, big trouble.

ANALYSIS: Trump creates a new war zone in Syria

Pro-Assad, Russian forces prepare to face Turkish forces as US withdrawal clears way for new conflict.

Pentagon shocked, disappointed by US troop withdrawal in Syria

President Trump's surprise announcement to withdraw US troops from Northern Syria amid Turkey invasion plans blindsides the Pentagon.

Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Turkish economy

US President warns Turkish government not to do anything "off limits" in Syria.

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.

Turkey downs drone on Syria border

Turkey's air force downs unidentified drone which breached Turkish air space six times.

Turkey: Netanyahu's announcement is 'racist'

Turkish Foreign Minister slams Netanyahu's pledge to apply Israeli sovereignty to the Jordan Valley.

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.

Russia to resume S-400 delivery to Turkey

Turkish Defense Minister says Russia will resume the delivery of its S-400 missile defense system to Turkey this week.

ANALYSIS - Turkey and Iran exacerbating crisis in Syria and Iraq

Turkey supporting Islamists in Syria as Iran furthers takeover of war-torn country.

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.

Turkey: We'll retaliate if US sanctions us

Turkish Foreign Minister says US sanctions over Turkey's purchase of S-400s from Russia would be unacceptable.

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.

Turkey receives Russian S-400 missile system

Turkey receives first batch of Russia's S-400 missile defense system, risking deepening tensions with the United States.

Report: Mossad thwarted ISIS and Iran attacks abroad

Mossad and Military Intelligence Directorate have thwarted dozens of attacks planned by ISIS and Iran in dozens of countries.

Erdogan rejects Trump's 'Deal of the Century'

Turkish President says it was “never possible” for Turkey to positively consider the US peace plan.

Egypt blasts Erdogan for suggesting Morsi was killed

Egypt's Foreign Minister condemns as "irresponsible" Erdogan's accusation that former President had been killed.

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.

Mortars fired at Turkish soldiers in Syria

Syrian government forces fire mortars at Turkish observers.

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.

Russia to provide Turkey with S-400 in two months

Russian state conglomerate announces that delivery of S-400 missile systems to Turkey will take place in two months.

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'.

Turkey denies US gave it deadline to reconsider S-400 purchase

Turkey’s Defense Minister says US did not give Turkey a deadline to reconsider purchase of Russian defense missile systems.

Turkish museum says it has doll with hair from Holocaust victim

Toy museum in Turkey features display which includes doll with hair from Jewish girl killed in Holocaust.

Turkey criticizes US blacklist of Iran Revolutionary Guards

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu says US decision to designate IRGC a terrorist organization is dangerous.

Turkey: S-400 purchase shouldn't trigger US sanctions

Turkey’s Defense Minister says his country’s purchase of Russian air defense missile system should not trigger US sanctions.

Turkish Russian S-400 purchase heightens tensions with US, NATO

Turkey’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 reinforces perception Turkey becoming increasingly unreliable member of NATO club,

Erdogan: S-400 could be delivered earlier than scheduled

Turkish President says delivery of Russian missile defense systems could be earlier than initially planned.

Turkey: Netanyahu remarks on sovereignty 'irresponsible'

Turkey slams PM's statement promising to apply sovereignty in Judea and Samaria. 'West Bank occupied by Israel in violation of int'l law.'

Turkish FM: S-400 purchase from Russia a 'done deal'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister says his country's purchase of Russian missile defense systems cannot be canceled.

Firebomb thrown at synagogue in Turkey

Man throws firebomb at Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir. No damage caused to the synagogue.

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 Rips Trump:

'Golan recognition will plunge Middle East into new crisis'

At emergency meeting of Organization of Islamic Cooperation Erdogan vows to resist US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights.

Turkey blasts Trump's announcement on Golan Heights

Turkey's Foreign Minister says US recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights will lead to more violence.

Australian PM slams Erdogan for 'coffin' remarks

"Your grandparents came here … and they returned in caskets," Erdogan said.

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.

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.'

Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him

Main suspect in New Year's Day 2017 shooting attack in Istanbul denies charges in court. One of the victims in the attack was an Israeli.

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.

Turkish incitement game: Liberating Temple Mount

In spirit of Fortnight Games, computer game distributed with players/fighters required to 'liberate' Temple Mount.

Arab MKs meet Erdogan

MKs Ahmed Tibi, Masud Ganaim, Talab Abu Arar and former MK Osama Saadi visit Istanbul, meet Turkish president.

Turkey denounces Israel's decision on Hevron monitors

Turkey blasts Israel's decision not to renew the mandate of the TIPH monitoring group in the city of Hevron.

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.

Escalating tensions between US and Turkey

Following commencement of US military withdrawal from Syria, Turkey prepares to close in on the Kurds.

Trump: We'll 'devastate' Turkey's economy if they attack Kurds

US President warns Turkey against harming Kurds after US pullout from Syria.

Bolton: US forces to remain in Syria to counter Iran

Top Trump adviser US will not pull troops out of Syria until Turkey vows not to attack Kurdish forces, adds withdrawal could be partial.

Trial starts for 11 Saudis accused of Khashoggi slaying

Hearing for those accused of planning the murder of journalist begins. Five of the defendants face the death penalty.

Turkey-Iran-Qatar entente to replace US-Israel-Saudi Arabia?

Pro-Putin think-tank publishes editorial stating new axis represented by Iran, Turkey, and Qatar, has been formed.

Is Trump in bed with Erdogan?

The neglect of the hungry and homeless.

Turkey prepares for new offensive against Kurds

Turkey reportedly preparing offensive on Syrian border to attack Kurdish YPG forces.

Shifting powers in Syrian theater after US withdrawal

With the US appearing to be out of Syria, Turkey may launch an offensive at any moment to attack Kurdish forces in northern Syria.