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News and updates about Turkey

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu is a tyrant who massacres children'

Turkish president ramps up attacks on Israeli premier, accuses Netanyahu of 'massacring children'.

'Netanyahu is a tyrant who massacres 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.

Netanyahu responds to Erdogan: What a joke!

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.'

Turkey: Israel a Jewish state? 'That's 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.

Suspected Istanbul terrorist denies charges against him

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.

Russia, Turkey and Iran hail US withdrawal from Syria

Turkish incitement game: Liberating Temple Mount

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

Turkish incitement game: Liberating Temple Mount

Arab MKs meet Erdogan

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

Arab MKs meet Erdogan

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.

Turkey denounces Israel's decision on Hevron monitors

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.

Erdogan to Trump: Turkey ready to take over Syria's Manbij

Escalating tensions between US and Turkey

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

Escalating tensions between US and Turkey

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

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

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

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.

Bolton: US forces to remain in Syria to counter Iran

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.

Trial starts for 11 Saudis accused of Khashoggi slaying

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.

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

Is Trump in bed with Erdogan?

The neglect of the hungry and homeless.

Is Trump in bed with Erdogan?

Turkey prepares for new offensive against Kurds

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

Turkey prepares for new offensive against Kurds

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.

Shifting powers in Syrian theater after US withdrawal

Turkey, Israel and the American withdrawal from Syria

Israel and Turkey's leaders are at it again, trading barbs on Twitter and verbally on who has a worse human rights record.

Turkey, Israel and the American withdrawal from Syria

Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with Russia

Erdogan spokesman says Turkey’s purchase of Patriot missiles will not affect its deal to acquire S-400 missiles from Russia.

Turkey: US missile deal doesn't affect deal with Russia

Trump: Turkey's Erdogan is the man for the job in Syria

Just hours after Netanyahu dubbed Erdogan 'anti-Semitic dictator, President Trump says Turkish leader the right man for the job in Syria.

Trump: Turkey's Erdogan is the man for the job in Syria

Netanyahu:

'Erdogan is an anti-Semitic dictator obsessed with Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister returns fire on Turkish President, after Erdogan accuses Israel of 'lawless occupation of Palestinian lands'.

'Erdogan is an anti-Semitic dictator obsessed with Israel'

Turkey: Israel must 'end brutal oppression'

Erdogan spokesman accuses Netanyahu of 'brutal oppression of Palestinian people' after PM calls on Erdogan not to lecture Israel.

Turkey: Israel must 'end brutal oppression'

Report: Turkey sends troops to northern Syria

'Tanks and other heavy weapons' reportedly seen moving from Turkey into Kurdish area of Syria, following announcement of US pullout.

Report: Turkey sends troops to northern Syria

Rouhani and Erdogan meet following US decision on Syria

Iranian and Turkish leaders meet in Ankara following Trump's decision to pull US troops out of Syria.

Rouhani and Erdogan meet following US decision on Syria

ANALYSIS: Erdogan once again proves he's a threat to world peace

Turkish President Recep Erdogan continuing to undermine US allies in the Middle East, promote his own Islamist agenda.

ANALYSIS: Erdogan once again proves he's a threat to world peace

Turkey: 4 dead, dozens injured in high-speed train crash

High-speed train hits another locomotive and an Ankara station overpass, which collapses. Investigation launched.

Turkey: 4 dead, dozens injured in high-speed train crash

Erdogan: Turkey to launch operation in Syria in coming days

Turkish president announces Turkey will attack Kurdish militants who are battling ISIS in Syria.

Erdogan: Turkey to launch operation in Syria in coming days

Israeli basketball players greeted by Auschwitz sign

Players of Maccabi Tel Aviv encounter "Arbeit Machi Frei" sign at their hotel in Istanbul.

Israeli basketball players greeted by Auschwitz sign

Turkey demands extradition of Saudi crown prince's allies

Turkish authorities seeking arrest of Saudi officials close to Crown Prince in connection with death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Turkey demands extradition of Saudi crown prince's allies

Israel lowers level of representation in Turkey

Foreign ministry decides embassy in Turkey will be managed by lower-level diplomat, amid Erdogan's clear lack of desire for good relations.

Israel lowers level of representation in Turkey

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Following massive wave of rocket attacks by Gaza terror groups on Israel, Turkish government demands Israel refrain from responding.

Turkey demands 'immediate end' to Israeli retaliatory strikes

Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death

Turkish President says his country has shared recordings linked to murder of Saudi journalist with five countries.

Erdogan: We shared recordings of Khashoggi's death

Turkey's Erdogan continues to destabilize the Middle East

Erdogan is using the Khashoggi murder to establish himself an alibi.

Turkey's Erdogan continues to destabilize the Middle East

Turkey: Saudi journalist was strangled and dismembered

Turkey details murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, says he was strangled as soon as he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Turkey: Saudi journalist was strangled and dismembered

ANALYSIS: How Saudi Crown Prince ruined his career in one swoop

Once considered an 'out-of-the-box' thinker with close ties to the US, Crown Prince's position now precarious after killing of journalist.

ANALYSIS: How Saudi Crown Prince ruined his career in one swoop

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

Cut up remains of Jamal Khashoggi reportedly found on grounds of Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

Report: Body parts of slain Saudi journalist found

Saudi accused of murdering journalist dies in car crash

1 of the 15 men believed to have murdered Jamal Khashaggi in Saudi consulate reported killed in 'suspicious car crash.'

Saudi accused of murdering journalist dies in car crash

US asks for audio and video on Saudi journalist

President Trump says US requested audio and video from Turkey related to the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

US asks for audio and video on Saudi journalist

Fear of measles on flight from Turkey to Israel

Health Ministry calls on passengers on Turkish Airlines flight 788 Thursday from Istanbul to Ben-Gurion Airport to be examined by doctor.

Fear of measles on flight from Turkey to Israel

Report: Evidence Khashoggi was killed in Saudi consulate

Turkish official tells Associated Press evidence of Jamal Khashoggi's death has been found inside Saudi consulate.

Report: Evidence Khashoggi was killed in Saudi consulate

Man shot driving tractor towards Israeli ambassador's house

Man wounded by Ankara police after refusing orders to halt while driving tractor towards Israeli ambassador's house.

Man shot driving tractor towards Israeli ambassador's house

Suicide bomb threat forces evacuation of Iran embassy in Turkey

Iranian embassy in Ankara evacuated following warning of possible suicide bombing attack.

Suicide bomb threat forces evacuation of Iran embassy in Turkey

The Khashoggi Affair – did I dream this up?

The Khashoggi Affair – did I dream this up?

Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Turkish President Recep stress importance of two countries' relations.

Saudi King, Erdogan speak in wake of journalist's disappearance

Turkish court releases US pastor Andrew Brunson

Brunson freed from house arrest, can leave Turkey and return to the United States.

Turkish court releases US pastor Andrew Brunson

Turkish TV: Saudi 'assassination squad' on video

Turkish media close to Erdogan publish images on Wednesday of what it described as a 15-member "assassination squad.'

Turkish TV: Saudi 'assassination squad' on video

Turkey accuses Saudis of assassinating Khashoggi

Saudi Arabia now being accused of having assassinated journalist Khashoggi in embassy in Istanbul.

Turkey accuses Saudis of assassinating Khashoggi

Israeli-Arab gets 3.5 years for transferring funds to Hamas

Umm al-Fahm resident convicted for bringing hundreds of thousands of Euros to Hamas terror group in order to finance attacks.

Israeli-Arab gets 3.5 years for transferring funds to Hamas

Turkey: Saudi journalist was killed in Saudi mission in Istanbul

Turkish police say prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered inside the Saudi mission in Istanbul. Saudi Arabia denies.

Turkey: Saudi journalist was killed in Saudi mission in Istanbul

'Erdogan is trying to take over the Israeli market'

Israeli cement workers protest at finance ministry against flooding of Israeli market with Turkish cement. 'Let us make a decent living.'

'Erdogan is trying to take over the Israeli market'

Erdogan wishes Jews a Happy New Year

Turkish President extends warm wishes to the Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah in Turkey and around the world.

Erdogan wishes Jews a Happy New Year

Turkey to open embassy in Paraguay

Turkey will open an embassy in Asuncion in a show of support for Paraguay's stance on Israel.

Turkey to open embassy in Paraguay

'Turkey doesn't deserve to be rewarded'

Economics minister critical of opening of Tomato imports from Turkey, despite no lack in Israel. 'I am sure Kahlon will mend the situation.'

'Turkey doesn't deserve to be rewarded'

Farmers threaten to go to Supreme Court over Turkish tomatoes

'High prices from retail chains cartel gross profit of 70% what consumer pays; public sees high prices don't trickle down to farmers.'

Farmers threaten to go to Supreme Court over Turkish tomatoes

'Gift to Erdoğan for the Jewish holidays'

Farmers furious at decision to permit importation of tomatoes from Turkey for holidays, despite there being no shortage. MK: 'Wrong move.'

'Gift to Erdoğan for the Jewish holidays'

Russia to deliver S-400 system to Turkey in 2019

Russia's state arms exporter says Moscow will deliver sophisticated anti-ballistic missile defense systems to Turkey in 2019.

Russia to deliver S-400 system to Turkey in 2019

Senior Turkish official claims 'Jewish bankers' run the world

Founding member of President Erdogan's party slams 'Zionist bankers of Jewish descent', accusing them of global conspiracy.

Senior Turkish official claims 'Jewish bankers' run the world

Shots fired at US embassy in Ankara

Shots fired from vehicle hit window of security cabin at US embassy in Turkey. No casualties reported.

Shots fired at US embassy in Ankara

Trump threatens Turkey over pastor

“We are not going to take it sitting down... “we haven’t seen the last of it,” says Trump after court rejects Pastor Brunson's appeal.

Trump threatens Turkey over pastor

Turks burn dollars, smash iPhones

Many Turkish citizens heed Erdogan's calls for boycott of US, post videos destroying symbols of America.

Turks burn dollars, smash iPhones