Turkey

Reconciliation Aside, Israelis Still Staying Away from Turkey

Israeli tourists aren't rushing back to Turkey's famed “all inclusive” resorts; 83% of Israelis would not even consider the possibility

New Syrian Refugee Camps in Turkey for Christians, Kurds

Turkey is building new Syrian refugee camps for two minority groups, the Christians and the Kurds.

Turkish PM Delays Visit to Gaza

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has decided to postpone his much-publicized visit to Gaza, planned for this month.

Turkey Delays Marmara Compensation Talks With Israel

Turkey has delayed the beginning of talks with Israel over compensation for the 2010 Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara flotilla incident.

Kerry Meets with PA’s Fayyad, Israel's Leaders

US Secy of State John Kerry met Monday with PA Prime Minister Salam Fayyad in Jerusalem ahead of ongoing talks with Israeli officials.

Marmara 'Victims' Pursue Israel in Court Despite Apology

Anti-Israel activists will not withdraw lawsuit against Israeli commanders for the 2010 Gaza-bound flotilla incident, despite apology.

Turkey’s Deputy PM Says He's Leaving Politics: For New Job?

Turkish Deputy PM Bulet Arinc has announced he plans to leave politics at the end of his current term.

Kerry: Israel and Turkey Must Improve Ties

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to try and encourage a warming of relations between Israel and Turkey

Report: Kerry Will Ask Turkey To Play Role in Israel-PA Peace

John Kerry will offer Turkey to play a role in the peace process between Israel and the PA, the Turkish daily Hurriyet reports.

Claims of Turkey-Israel Pact Against Syria 'Groundless'

Turkish Foreign Minister hit back at Bashar al-Assad's claims that Ankara made a pact with Israel against Damascus.

US Secy of State Returning to Israel, PA

US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to return to Israel immediately following a brief visit to Istanbul. He will also visit Ramallah.

Mavi Marmara 'Victim' to Donate Compensation to Jihadists

A flotilla passenger on the Mavi Marmara who is likely to receive funds from Israel says he will give the money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad.

Assad: 'No Word of Truth' From Turkey's Erdogan

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad accuses Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan of not having said "a single word of truth" about Syrian conflict.

US Secy of State Kerry to Visit Turkey Following Israel Apology

US Secy of State John Kerry is set to visit Turkey on Sunday in the wake of an apology to Ankara by Israel over the Mavi Marmara incident.

Russia Launches Surprise Military Exercise in Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a large-scale surprise military drill to test battle readiness in the Black Sea.

Israel, Turkey to Begin Marmara Compensation Talks

Turkish and Israeli officials will meet on April 12 for talks over the 2010 Mavi Marmara flotilla incident.

Turkey is More Important than the PA

US to Erdogan: ‘Opposed to Engaging Hamas’

White House politely warned Turkey’s Prime Minister Erdogan this week against visiting Gaza and "engaging with Hamas."

Israel Law Ctr: Erdogan Should Be Tried for Mavi Marmara Deaths

An Israeli lawyer contends Turkey’s prime minister should be tried for the deaths of nine who clashed with IDFsoldiers on the Mavi Marmara.

Report: CIA Helping Boost Arms Shipments to Syrian Rebels

Report: Arab nations and Turkey, assisted by CIA, have dramatically increased military aid to Syrian rebels in recent months.

Peres: Israel, Turkey Have 'One Thousand Reasons' to Be Friends

Israel and Turkey have "a thousand reasons" to be on friendly terms again, Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Turkish television.

Turkey Apology 'Pathetic Pandering to Islamic Extremism'

“Turkey's Tayyip Erdogan should be tried for the deaths of the activists on the Marmara," says Shurat HaDin's Nitzana Darshan Leitner.

Obama Returns to US, Restoration of Israel-Turkey Ties in Pocket

U.S. President Barack Obama returned to the United States late Saturday from his four-day whirlwind tour of the Middle East.

After Israeli Apology, Erdogan Plans Gaza Visit

A day after Israel apologized to Turkey over the Marmara incident, PM Erdogan announced that he will visit Gaza soon.

Netanyahu Apologizes to Erdogan

Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by telephone on Friday.

Turkish PM: Zionism Comments 'Misunderstood'

Turkish PM said in new remarks published Wednesday that his offensive Zionism comments had been "misunderstood."

Report: Turkey Supports Funding to Syrian Jihadist Rebels?

Turkey, a member of NATO and an ally of the United States, reportedly has supported funding to Syrian jihadist rebels by Arab nations, NGOs.

IDF on High Alert in the Golan Heights, Israel-Syria Border

IDF forces are on high alert in the Golan Heights as opposition forces begin to aim at a new target: Israel.

Syrian Rebels Accuse Assad of Deals with Israel

Syrian rebels are claiming clandestine deals between Assad and the Jewish State while kidnapping UN peacekeepers.

Israel Allows Turkish Food Trucks into Gaza

A spokesman for COGAT announced that Israel had approved the transfer of three trucks of food supplied by the Turkish government into Gaza.

Syria Loses as Refugee Count Hits One Million

The United Nations says the number of Syrian refugees fleeing the country has hit the one million mark, as the nation is turned to rubble.

White House on Erdogan's Statements: Offensive and Wrong

The White House condemns the remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister who compared Zionism with fascism in a public address.

'Erdogan Uses Denigration of Israel to Walk Islamist Street'

"Erdogan has chosen to use the denigration of Israel to establish his credentials with the Islamist street,” said leading Jewish group.

Turkish PM Labels Zionism ‘Crime Against Humanity’ at UN Event

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again verbally attacked Israel in a public forum, this time at a UN conference in Vienna.

Seven Killed in Syria-Turkey Border Attack

At least seven people were killed when a bomb exploded on the border between Turkey and Syria Monday

Turkey Denies U.S. Complained Over Comments Against Israel

Turkey denies that the United States expressed concerns over remarks made by the country’s officials about alleged Israeli raid in Syria.

Erodgan: Israel Waging 'State Terrorism' in Syria

Turkish PM says Israeli air strike on Syria violates international law, ignores his own country's similar past actions.

Turkish Police Arrest 11 Over Murder of American Woman

Turkish police arrested 11 people over the murder of an American woman who disappeared while visiting Istanbul last month.

Assad: Israel, Not Revolution, 'Behind Syrian Instability'

Without Israeli 'aggression,' said Bashar al-Assad, Syria would be a very stable place - never mind the revolution in his country

‘Islam Curses Anti-Semitism’ Says Turkish Activist

A Turkish peace activist says “Islam curses anti-Semitism” in a blog post for a Jewish magazine, and posted on her Facebook page.

Outlawed Turkish Group Claims Responsibility for Ankara Attack

The Revolutionary People's Liberation Party claims responsibility for the attack at the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

Turkish FM Accuses Syria and Israel of 'Secret Deal'

Turkish FM claims that the Syrians' failure to respond to Israeli airstrike means there is a secret deal between the two countries.

White House: Ankara Suicide Bombing a Terror Attack

"A suicide bombing on the perimeter of an embassy is by definition an act of terror," says White House spokesman Jay Carney.

Netanyahu Condemns Ankara Terror Attack

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu sends a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama, condemns the attack on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

Turkish Suicide Bomber Was Member of Outlawed Group

Suicide bomber who killed one person in an attack on the U.S. Embassy in Ankara is a member of an outlawed leftist group.

Explosion at US Embassy in Turkey

Two people have been killed and several people wounded in an explosion, likely a suicide bomb, outside the US embassy in Ankara.

NATO Patriot Missiles Land in Turkey

NATO’s Patriot anti-ballistic missile defense system – has arrived in Turkey.

US Asks Turkey, Jordan to Oversee Syria’s Chemical Weapons

The United States has quietly asked Turkey and Jordan to keep an eye on Syria’s chemical weaponry, and possibly step in to manage them.

Ayalon: Time is Ripe For Israel to Apologize Over Mavi Marmara

Ayalon said he believes Israel should send a letter of apology to Turkey, saying it "will straighten things out between the two countries."

NATO: Turkey Patriot Missiles Operational By February

Patriot missile system being deployed to protect Turkey from spillover of conflict in Syria is expected to be operational by early February.

Iran Says Patriots in Turkey Are Meant to Protect Israel

The deployment of Patriot missiles in Turkey is designed to protect Israel from Iranian threats, Iran charges.

Assad to Make Rare Public Address

Syria's embattled president plans a rare public address as death toll passes 60,000.

20 Syrian Troops Defect to Turkey

A group of some 20 Syrian soldiers, including a general, have defected from the army and fled to Turkey.

Erdogan Honors 13-Year-Old 'Pallywood Star'

A 13-year-old Arab girl who was featured in a video challenging IDF soldiers has been honored in Turkey.

Peace Through a Turkish Islamic Union?

A female Turkish advocate for peace explains a unique and controversial idea for peace: Turkey will take charge.

Turkey Lifts Veto on NATO Cooperation with Israel

NATO member Turkey has agreed to lift its veto on non-military cooperation between the alliance and Israel.

Turkish Police Raid Dorms, Arrest Marxist Student Protesters

Turkish police raided university dorms and arrested 12 students last week following protests against PM Erdogan at a university event.

Turkey Denies Probing Jews Over Mavi Marmara

Turkey strongly denies reports it launched a probe into Jewish citizens for collaborating with Israel in the raid on the Mavi Marmara.

Turkey Declared a 'Prison for Reporters'

Reporters Without Borders says Turkey has become the “world’s biggest prison for journalists.”

Assad's Fall a Matter of Time, Says Turkish FM

The fall of Syria’s government is “only a matter of time,” predicts Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu.