Turkey

First Syrians arrive in Germany under EU-Turkey pact

Initial steps in deal for EU to accept refugees from Turkey in exchange for giving over refugees from Greece.

Erdogan: Obama spoke 'behind my back' on freedom of the press

Turkish President angry over American counterpart's comments about Turkey's press freedom record.

Syrian refugees face mass expulsion

As Europe ships Syrians to Turkey, Turkey begins its own mass expulsion of refugees.

86% of Turkish women suffer domestic abuse

Turkish Family Ministry finds shockingly widespread physical and psychological violence, as Turkey follows trend of wider Muslim world.

Erdogan: Istanbul attack wasn't aimed at Israel

Turkish President says he expects positive results from upcoming meeting with Israeli officials.

Germany, EU reject Turkish protest over Erdogan clip

Germany tells Turkey that basic freedoms are non-negotiable, after Ankara blasts clip which appeared to mock Erdogan.

Satirical German song about Erdogan upsets Turkey

Turkey summons German ambassador over song insulting to President Erdogan that was broadcast on a German satirical show.

Rivlin: Israel very concerned over ISIS threat to Turkish Jews

In talks with Turkish Jewish leader, Israeli president is first official to comment on reports of ISIS plans to massacre Jewish children.

US orders families of personnel out of southern Turkey

Fearing imminent terror attacks, Pentagon orders families of military ad civilian personnel to leave southern Turkey.

Israel silent on reports of imminent ISIS attack on Turkish Jews

Israeli, Turkish governments refuse to comment on reports last night of imminent plans by jihadist terrorist to massacre Jewish schoolkids.

ISIS planning 'imminent' attack on Turkish Jewish schoolchildren

Terrorists from ISIS have advanced plans to murder Jewish children in Turkey, Sky News reveals.

Israel warns all citizens to leave Turkey

Threat level now at "high concrete threat." Israelis advised to stay away from Turkey, those inside should leave as soon as possible.

Turkey warns ISIS is planning synagogue attacks tomorrow

Turkish police warn ISIS is posed to strike synagogues and churches on Easter this Sunday, a week after Istanbul bombing.

Experts point to ‘clear warming’ of relations with Turkey

After suicide bombing in Istanbul that killed three Israelis, Israel praises the conduct of the Turkish officials, Rivlin calls Erdogan.

Turkey detains Japanese jihadist on way to Syria

Japanese man caught trying to reach Syria. Police confirm he was in contact with jihadists there.

Israelis' murderer in Istanbul was known to police, not tracked

Turkish officials reveal ISIS suicide bomber who murdered 3 Israelis was known as active terror supporter who entered Syria repeatedly.

Erdogan sends condolence letter to Rivlin

Turkish President sends letter to Israeli counterpart to express condolences for death of three Israelis in Istanbul attack.

Israel warns: Don't travel to Turkey

Anti-terrorism office raises threat assessment after lethal bombing, recommends Israelis not to visit Turkey.

Interview

'The Istanbul bomber targeted Jews'

Netanyahu has said no evidence Israeli tourists were specifically targeted, but World Zionist Organization deputy head has no doubts.

Watch: Israelis murdered by ISIS in Istanbul brought home

IDF delegation lands back in Israel with the 3 Israelis murdered and 5 victims suffering considerable wounds on board.

Five wounded Israelis arrive from Turkey

Magen David Adom delegation arrives in Turkey to assist in the treatment and flying back of victims in Istanbul attack.

Turkish official fired over anti-Israel tweet

Turkey's ruling party dismisses member who tweeted that she wished that the Israelis wounded in Istanbul would die.

Netanyahu on Istanbul attack: No proof Israelis were targeted

Prime Minister Netanyahu comments on attack that killed 3 Israelis. Says intelligence officials are investigating all possibilities.

ZAKA to help in aftermath of Turkey attack

ZAKA delegation flying to Turkey to care for bodies of Israeli victims.

Turkish official: 'I wish wounded Israeli tourists were dead'

Member of Turkish ruling party responds to Istanbul attack by hoping for more Israeli deaths.

Three Israelis murdered in Istanbul attack

Suicide bombing in Turkey leaves 3 Israelis dead, 11 wounded. Another 6 Israelis still missing. Local media blames ISIS.

Turkey says bomber trained with Syrian Kurds

No group has claimed credit for Ankara blast that killed 35, but Turkey says female suicide bomber was linked to YPG in Syria.

Erdogan vows to defeat terror after Ankara attack

Turkish President says he will "bring terrorism to its knees" after deadly car bomb in Ankara.

Turkey blocks social media following Ankara attack

Turkish court bans access to Facebook and Twitter after images from Ankara attack were shared on them.

Watch: Car bomb in Turkish capital kills 32

Camera catches huge explosion in Ankara that left 75 wounded, a month after Kurdish militants staged near identical attack.

Turks arrested on Jordan border

Three people with Turkish passports were detained at Eilat. Police: they were not posing a threat to Israel.

'Insulted' Erdogan sues after being called 'caliph wannabe'

In latest of hundreds of 'insult' lawsuits, Turkish President sues pro-Kurd politician for saying he 'wants a caliphate, but is a thief.'

Mom who abducted daughter to pay 1 million shekels

The woman abducted the girl to Turkey and disguised herself as a Muslim. The girl has been returned to her father in Israel.

Turkish man sues wife for 'insulting' Erdogan

Turkish truck driver lodges legal complaint against his own wife for insulting the Islamist President.

World War III?

EU warns Russia and Turkey are headed for open war

EU foreign policy chief warns a 'hot war' between Russia and Turkey may be imminent as Syrian war spins into 'something bigger.'

Kurdish group claims Ankara bombing, warns tourists to stay away

The Kurdistan Freedom Falcons claim the suicide car bomb attack that killed 28 people in Turkey's capital.

Abbas condemns terrorism...in Turkey

While he refuses to condemn attacks against Israelis, PA chairman is quick to condemn terror attack in Ankara.

Russia accuses Turkey of helping ISIS recruit

Russian letter to UN Security Council alleges Ankara is helping jihadists recruit from Caucasus and Central Asia, in network led by Russian.

Erdogan's son suspected of money laundering in Italy

Italian prosecutors name Bilal Erdogan as suspect in probe linked to major Turkish corruption scandal.

Could Ankara bombing be Turkey's pretext to invade Syria?

As Turkey rushes to blame Syrian Kurds for Ankara bombing, is this precisely the pretext Erdogan was waiting for to send in the troops?

Erdogan vows to fight 'pawns' carrying out attacks

Responding to Ankara attack, Turkish President says his country’s fight against "terror will grow more determined.

Aid trucks rolling into besieged Syria towns

At least 100 trucks left Damascus for Madaya, Zabadani, Moadimayet al-Sham, Fuaa and Kafraya.

Car bomb kills 10 in Turkish capital

Car explodes near vehicle transporting soldiers, believed intentional. At least 10 reported wounded.

Turkey calls for coalition ground operation in Syria

UN aid convoys allowed into besieged towns, but war still grinds on with regime, Kurds making advances against rebels.

Turkish official: Agreement with Israel is 'close'

Spokesman for Turkey's ruling party says agreement on compensation to families of those who died on Marmara can be signed.

Turkish PM: We'll continue to hit Kurds in Syria

Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu tells German Chancellor his country will continue to attack Kurdish fighters in Syria.

Syrian ceasefire explodes amid growing global conflict

Obama asks for Putin to end strikes on opposition forces, Turkey renews its cross-border shelling, as hopes for ceasefire by weekend dim.

US Jewish leaders: Erdogan intent on thaw with Israel

American Jewish leaders describe positive meeting with Erdogan, say he hopes for 'warmer' relations with Israel.

Turkey strikes Kurds in Syria again despite US warning

Turkish artillery pounds Kurdish military position on Syrian side of border for second day, threatening escalation.

Iranian general warns Saudi Arabia against Syria invasion

Senior Iranian army commander responds to Saudi, Turkish threats to intervene with threats of his own, as major confrontation looms.

Turkey shells Syrian regime forces, US calls to stop

In response to incoming fire, Turkish army shells Kurdish forces and regime forces in Syria, even as it considers a ground invasion.

Turkey eyes Syria ground invasion with Saudis

Turkish FM says ground operation may be imminent, Assad vows to 'confront' them. Russia's warning of 'new world war' coming true?

Ya'alon hints rapprochement with pro-Hamas Turkey won't happen

As new talks start, Ya'alon says Ankara is ignoring conditions, continues to host senior Hamas officials and openly back the terrorists.

Israel, Turkey begin new normalization talks

Next set of covert rapprochement talks start in Geneva, as Ankara continues to demand Israel lift naval blockade on Hamas.

Kurds turn to 'great power' Russia as Turkey fumes

'Russia not just an actor, it writes the script'; Kurds turn to increasingly assertive Russia - which is happy to oblige in swipe at Turkey.

Yaalon: Deal with Turkey only if Hamas returns soldiers' bodies

Defense Minister insists Hamas return bodies of soldiers killed in Protective Edge as part of reconciliation deal with Turkey.

Haniyeh headlines Turkish conference to 'liberate Jerusalem'

Despite rapprochement talks with Israel, Ankara hosts Hamas head at event calling for 'armed struggle' to conquer Jerusalem.

Israel mulling twin gas pipelines to Turkey, Greece

Energy Minister Steinitz outlines plans of gas line to Cyprus and Greece, says if rapprochement goes through Turkey could also be hooked up.

Are Saudi Arabia and Turkey about to invade Syria?

As Saudi and Turkish-backed rebels face an impending rout by Russian-backed regime forces, Riyadh and Ankara consider deploying troops.

Normalization?

Turkey planning $5 billion for Gaza seaport

Amid rapprochement talks with Israel, Turkish team meets with Hamas officials to plan seaport - even though Israel adamantly opposes.