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Turkey to continue operation in Syria

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister says his country will continue its military operation in Syria despite the ISIS attack on Istanbul.

Erdogan vows to fight terror 'till the end'

Following Istanbul attack, Turkish President vows his country will continue to fight terrorism and its backers "till the end".

Sport Ministry to fund soccer team's security in Turkey

Minister Miri Regev announces that her ministry will fund the security detail for Hapoel Be’er Sheva's upcoming game in Turkey.

39 dead in attack on Istanbul nightclub

39 people killed and at least 40 wounded in a shooting attack during New Year's Eve celebration at a nightclub in Istanbul.

Turks on Twitter blame Jews for Turkey’s unending crises

Ceasefire in Syria takes effect

New nationwide ceasefire in Syria brokered by Russia and Turkey takes effect in a potentially major breakthrough in the conflict.

Turkish FM: Ceasefire could be in place 'at any moment'

Turkish Foreign Minister says ceasefire could be in place 'at any moment.'

Turkey and Russia broker ceasefire in all of Syria

Turkey and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire plan for all of Syria that should come into force at midnight Thursday.

Turkish television show: Shoot the Israeli Consular Officer

Turkish government's TV station shows woman threatening Israeli Consular Officer's life.

Turkish cafeteria head arrested for insulting Erdogan

The head of a cafeteria at the Turkish opposition newspaper Cumhuriyet arrested after saying he wouldn't serve Erdogan tea.

Erdogan extends Hanukkah greetings to local Jews

In Hanukkah message, Erdogan says Turkey places great importance on the freedom of everyone to observe their own religion and traditions.

Turkey beefs up military presence near Syria border

Turkey deploys more tanks and artillery to its border with war-torn Syria.

Turkish air strikes in Syria kill 47 civilians

Turkish air strikes on ISIS bastion in northern Syria kill 47 civilians, including 14 children.

Turkey blames Erdogan rival for Russian envoy's death

Turkey’s Foreign Minister tells John Kerry that Fethulleh Gulen was behind the assassination of the Russian envoy to Ankara.

Netanyahu: Civilized world must come together to fight terror

Prime Minister Netanyahu condemns assassination of Russia’s Ambassador to Turkey.

Watch: Russian ambassador to Turkey killed in shooting attack

The Russian ambassador to Ankara, Andrei Karlov, was killed in a gun attack in the Turkish capital on Monday.

'Infidel!' Ottoman slur raises hackles in Turkey

The use by a senior Turkish official of the word "infidel" has sparked accusations of discrimination against Turkish minorities.

New Turkish ambassador hopes to enhance relations

Kemal Okam, Turkey's first ambassador to Israel since 2010, presents his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin.

Netanyahu: Turkey must condemn terror against Israel

Prime Minister lambasts bombings in Turkey, but adds fight against terrorism must be mutual, calls on Turkey to condemn anti-Israel terror.

Death toll in Istanbul explosions climbs to 29

Turkish President says explosions outside Istanbul soccer stadium were a terrorist attack against security forces and citizens.

Turkish court drops case against IDF commanders

In accordance with reconciliation deal with Israel, court in Istanbul drops case against IDF commanders being tried over Marmara raid.

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey presents credentials

Eitan Naeh, Israel's first ambassador to Turkey since 2010, presents credentials to President Erdogan.

A good many Turks celebrated Israel's fires on Twitter

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey arrives in Ankara

Israel's new ambassador to Turkey, Eitan Naeh, arrives in the capital, becoming Israel's first envoy to Turkey since 2010.

Rivlin thanks Erdogan for firefighting assistance

President Rivlin speaks with Turkish counterpart, thanks him for his country's assistance during the recent wave of fires.

Australia seeks extradition of ISIS terror suspect

Australia seeking the extradition ISIS operative Neil Prakash, who was reported dead but was actually caught alive by Turkey.

Islam expert: Erdogan continues to support Hamas

Islam expert Dr. Ephraim Herrera says Erdogan continues to support Hamas, and that the Muezzin Law is consistent with Islam.

Turkey: 'Muezzin Law' is an insult

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister says law prohibiting mosques from using loudspeakers is an insult to the history of Jerusalem.

Erdogan: Israel killed thousands in Gaza and Palestine

Turkish President refuses to take back his past verbal attacks against Israel, including his comparison of Israel and Hitler.

Turkish double standard on terror?

Turkish President Erodgan blasts European tolerance for Kurdish PKK members - all while Turkey hosts Hamas terrorists.

Erdogan insists: IDF attacked the Marmara without provocation

Turkish President calls for a “new page” in his country’s relations with Israel, but refuses to apologize for Marmara incident.

Erdogan: My people believe U.S. was behind coup attempt

Turkish President says the Turkish people believe the U.S. was behind failed military coup because it didn't extradite his rival.

In post-coup Turkey, Jews plan their future abroad

Thousands of Turkish Jews are seeking foreign passports.

After 6 years, Israel appoints new ambassador to Turkey

Eitan Naeh, currently at Israel's London embassy, will fill the post after a six year cut in Israel-Turkey relations.

Turkey: Don't travel to US

Turkey warns citizens not to travel to US, citing 'violent protests' as reason.

Hamas still operating in Turkey

Hamas still operating in Turkey, receiving Turkish assistance despite reconciliation deal; Israel ignores violation of agreements.

Turkey sacks thousands of civil servants

Turkey dismisses another 10,000 civil servants over suspected links to failed July coup.

Iraq forces launch operation to cut Mosul off from Syria

Iraqi forces attempt to cut ISIS supply lines, residents flee homes in Mosul.

Erdogan vows to bring back the death penalty

Turkish President declares his government would ask parliament to consider reintroducing the death penalty, as punishment for coup plotters.

Turkey hits Kurds in Syria, fights ISIS

Turkey hits Syrian Kurd group with rockets after Syrian opposition fighters opened fire in town.

Greece returns Syrians to Turkey

Greece defends decision to return Syrians to Turkey.

Israel & Turkey take steps to normalize ties

Israel & Turkey are beginning to mend diplomatic ties - discuss joint gas pipeline and will soon exchange ambassadors

Three killed in suicide attack in Turkey's Gaziantep

Suspected ISIS suicide bomber blows himself up during an anti-terror raid in the Turkish city of Gaziantep.

Turkey helps fight ISIS in Syria

Turkey helps Syrian rebels clear out ISIS strongholds in northern town of Dabiq.

Turkey arrests brother of Gulen

Turkish police detain brother of preacher Fethullah Gulen, accused of masterminding the failed July coup.

Report: Israel pays compensation to Turkey

Turkish media reports Israel paid compensation for Mavi Marmara flotilla as part of the reconciliation agreement between the two countries.

Turkey state of emergency to be extended?

Turkey's National Security Council announces it will propose extending the state of emergency introduced in July.

EU launches debit cards for refugees in Turkey

Europen Union launches 350 million Euro program for pre-paid debit cards to be given to Syrian refugees in Turkey.

Erdogan meets American Jewish leaders

Turkish President discusses Turkey-Israel relations with Jewish-American leaders in New York.

1 wounded in failed attack on Israeli embassy in Turkey

One person reported wounded by gunfire during attempted attack on Israel's embassy in Turkey.

Erdogan: We'll promote solution between Israel and the PA

Turkish President tells UN General Assembly his country would use the reconciliation agreement with Israel to bring about peace.

Two more Turkish troops killed in Syria as war expands

Turkey becoming more heavily involved in Syria fighting as 2 more of its troops are killed by a landmine. Meanwhile, US and Russia meet.

'Israel should be concerned about Turkish incursion in Syria'

Watch: Top Israeli expert Dr. Jonathan Spyer believes that Israel has very good reason to be concerned regarding current situation in Syria.

Human Rights group blames Turkey for civilian deaths

Human Rights Watch says Turkey was negligent in identifying target in Syria airstrikes, resulting in civilian deaths. Turkey denies charge.

Report: Netanyahu and Erdogan will meet

Israeli PM and Turkish President will reportedly meet on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.

Erdogan proposes Syria 'no-fly zone'

Turkish President says he proposed to both the United States and Russia the setting up of a no-fly zone in northern Syria.

ISIS ousted from Turkey border

ISIS jihadists expelled from their last positions along the Turkish-Syrian border, says Turkish PM.

American forces hit ISIS with new mobile rocket system

American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System carries out successful strike on ISIS targets along Syria's border with Turkey.

Turkey sends second aid delivery to Gaza

Turkish aid for Gaza sent for the second time since relations were normalized between Israel and Ankara.

Turkish tanks roll into Syria

Turkey and its rebel allies opened up a new line of attack in northern Syria on Saturday.