Turkey

Turkey Mediates Fatah-Hamas Unity

Turkey hosts Hamas and Fatah leaders trying to reach a final unity pact by June 6, while Iran attempts to undermine the “Zionist pact.”

Anti-Israel Threats Stop the Show in Turkey

Threats of disruptions and violence by leftists in Turkey pulled down the curtain on the Israel Cameri company, which was forced to cancel a play.

WSJ Report: Turkey Urges Hamas to Recognize Israel

Turkey's President Abdullah Gul says Hamas needs to recognize Israel's right to exist, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Turkey’s Ties with Syria Boomerang, Flood of Refugees Feared

Turkey’s pursuit of trade benefits by allying with Syria leaves Ankara bracing for a flood of refugees from Assad’s brutal crackdown on opponents.

Turkey: Jewish Cemetery Desecrated on Passover

A Jewish cemetery in Turkey was desecrated during the Passover holiday, EJP reports.

IHH Flotilla Springs a Leak

A new Gaza-bound flotilla originally set for May by the Turkish IHH organization has been postponed.

Turkey: Turkish Flotilla 'Not Ankara's Concern'

Turkish officials say a planned flotilla to Gaza is “not Ankara's concern.” The last flotilla lead to the deaths of nine Turkish citizens.

Turkey Informs UN It Seized Iranian Arms Shipment

Turkey says it seized an Iranian arms shipment in accordance with UN sanctions. One of three seizures of Iranian arms in as many weeks.

Turkey Backtracks to Spite Sarkozy

Turkey bitterly opposed the intervention in Libya, but may have to modify its policy or allow France to get the credit.

2 Years For PA Arab Who Broke Into Turkish Embassy

Nadim Injaz, who invaded the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv last August, has been sentenced to two years in prision in a plea bargain agreement.

Ankara Forces Iranian Plane to Land for 'Routine Inspection'

Turkey denies it forced an Iranian cargo plane because of suspicions it carried material for nuclear weapons to Syria. "Just a routine inspection."

Developments in the Arab World Have not Helped Turkey

Although the Turkish Government would like to believe that the popular revolutions have strengthened it, the welcome mat is not out in the EU.

What is The Right Way to Treat Turkey?

Fascinating panel debate at Herzliya conference: should Turkey be treated as a menace, or should the West let it come to its senses on its own?

Germany Bans Anti-Israel Turkish Film

Turkey's controversial anti-Israel movie 'Valley of the Wolves Palestine' gets a 'no' from Germany's film board.

Turkish PM: Hamas is a 'Political Group,' Not Terrorists

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan says his nation “stands by Hamas,” which he called “a political group.”

Would-be Hijacker Nabbed on Turkish Airlines

Drama unfolded Wednesday as a would-be hijacker was overpowered by passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight headed for Istanbul from Oslo.

It's Israel's Fault: The Great Wall of Greece

Desperate to stem flow of illegal immigrants, Greece will build a fence on its border with Turkey. Idea comes from Israel, taunts Turkish paper.

PM: No Apologies to Turkey, Interim Deal with PA Possible

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel will not apologize to Turkey over the Mavi Marmara incident, plays down FM Lieberman's accusation of "chutzpah."

Lieberman: 'Enough Lies' from Turkey

Foreign Minister did not appreciate Turkish claim that Israel would have been slow in responding to a request for emergency aid.

Mavi Marmara Arrives in Turkey; Ankara Holds Out for Apology

Thousands cheer "Death to Israel" as the Mavi Mamara arrives in Turkey. "Jerusalem must apologize for killing 9 terrorists who attacked the IDF."

Suspect in Plot to Murder Jews, Christians Released in Turkey

A Turkish court has released a man suspected of plotting to murder Jewish and Christian leaders.

Turkey and Syria Tighten Ties, Say They'll 'Fight Terrorism'

Turkey and Syria have announced a joint initiative to fight "terrorism," but it is not clear who is targeted, since Syria is a terror state.

Turkish Land for Sale – but Not to Israelis

Turkey drafts new laws to ease land sales to foreigners – but to ban sales to Israelis, Greeks. Iranians may buy land without limit.

Israel Warned over Wikileaks Release

Israel may face diplomatic embarrassment in upcoming Wikileaks release as U.S. documents compromised.

WikiLeaks: Turkey Allowed Weapons Flow to Al-Qaeda

Arab newspaper says WikiLeaks will expose documents showing Turkey let cash and weapons pass over its border with Iraq to Al Qaeda.

Turkish President: 'Jews Pray for Me'

Turkish President Abdullah Gul is confident that his country's Jews pray for him every week -- every Sabbath, in fact.

Will Israel and Armenia Unite Over Turkey?

New Israeli Ambassador to Armenia could mark the beginning of warmer relations between the two countries, a contra to strain with Turkey.

Business as Usual: Israeli Bank to Bid for Turkey's Adabank

Bank Hapoalim has been given the go-ahead to bid for Turkey's Adabank despite Tourism Minister call for a boycott.

Tourism Minister: Boycotting Turkey 'A Matter of Pride'

As a matter of national pride, Israelis should stop traveling to Turkey for once and for all, says Tourism Minister Stas Mesezhnikov.

Anti-Israel Turkish Movie Filmed on Marmara

Latest installment of anti-Israeli series which deals with flotilla incident was filmed on Mavi Marmara which took part in the flotilla.

Lebanese See Ahmadinejad's Visit as Jab at 'Peace' Talks

Lebanese leaders say Ahmadinejad's visit sends message that 'Iran is at the border of Israel,' encourages other countries to 'resist Zionists'.

Referendum for Islam Puts Turkey and Syria Back on ‘Peace Table’

The Turkish “vote for Islam” puts Ankara and Damascus back on the “peace table,” with encouragement from France.

Turkey Votes to be More Democratic and More Islamic

Hebrew U expert says Turkey's referendum made it more democratic, but also more Islamic, so relations with Israel will remain at their current low.

It's Official: Turkey and Iran are Friends

According to reports, Iran will no longer be considered Turkey’s enemy and the two countries will work together. UN/US sanctions ignored.

Turkey Complains Israeli Security is Lax

The Turkish government says security isn't tight enough around its embassy in Tel Aviv, but reduced similar measures at Israel's embassy in Ankara.

Turkey Asks Israel to Secure Embassy

Following Tuesday's shooting incident at the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel is slated to take over security measures at the embassy.

Arab Disowned by Family After Shot in Turkish Embassy Incident

A Palestinian Authority man who was shot after breaking into the Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv Tuesday evening has been disowned by his family.

Arab Shot at Turkish Embassy in Tel Aviv

A Palestinian Authority Arab from Ramallah entered the Turkish embassy in Tel Aviv and attempted to take hostages; he was shot.

Obama Denies Turkey Warning Report

US President denies report that he warned Turkey of danger to arms deals because of its criticism towards Israel.

Obama Warns Turkey over Israel

Obama warns Turkey that it must change its attitudes to Israel, Iran, if it wants American weapons.

Report: Turkey Used Chemical Weapons Against Kurds

Der Spiegel magazine reports that photographs have proven that PKK fighters in Turkey were killed by chemical weapons.

Turkey Cozies Up to Hizbullah with Iran

Turkey has allegedly offered to join Iran in sending weapons to Hizbullah in Lebanon, with help from Syria.

Marmara Returns to Turkey

Ships that participated in Gaza flotilla have left Israel and returned to Turkey.

Turkey Summons Israel Ambassador over Barak Remark

Barak's comment that Turkey's new intelligence chief is friendly with Iran arouses Ankara's ire.

Hamas Honors Turkey by Haniyeh’s Naming Grandson ‘Erdogan’

Turkey’s drift to the Iranian-Hamas axis reach new heights as de facto Gaza Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh names his grandson “Erdogan.”

Turkey Building 10 Meter High Wall inside Jerusalem

Turkey is building a 10 meter high wall along Jerusalem's Old City wall – and no one is stopping them.

Israelis Not Going to Turkey Despite Travel Warning Cancellation

Newspaper report says Israelis stopped travelling to Turkey long before flotilla incident; situation will remain the same in the near future.

Turkish FM Meets Hamas Leader

Turkish Foreign Minister Davutoglu met Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal in Damascus

Turkish Hackers Steal Thousands of Email, PayPal, Bank Acct IDs

Turkish hackers have stolen the details of thousands of Israeli bank, credit card and Pay Pal accounts, and posted the information online.

IHH Linked to Turkish President Erdogan

The IHH “charity, which attacked Israeli Navy commandos and has been termed a terrorist group by Germany, is linked with Turkey’s ruling party.

Turkish-Iranian Ties Growing in Small Businesses Too

A brigade of Turkish small businessmen dubbed the '"Anatolian Tigers' has made major inroads into the Iranian marketplace.

Oil Resumes After PKK Attack Halted Flow to Turkey

Oil resumed moving through the Kirkuk--Ceyhan pipeline after a Kurdish rebel attack over the weekend temporarily halted the flow.

Turkey Demands Apology Again, Israel: It's Not Going to Happen

Turkey continues to demand an apology after citizens killed for attacking IDF soldiers, Lieberman: It's not going to happen.

Syria Jails 400 in Crackdown on PKK

Syria has reportedly arrested 400 ethnic Kurds in five cities in an attempt to assist Turkey against PKK rebel forces.

Turkey May Hire 500,000 Career Soldiers to Fight Kurds

About 120 Kurdish rebels, 43 soldiers killed since March 2010. Erdogan vowed to 'annihilate' PKK. Conflict has cost 40,000 lives in 26 years.

Lieberman Furious Over Turkish Talks in Zurich

A crisis has developed between FM Lieberman and PM Netanyahu over a secret meeting held with the Turks – and without Lieberman – in Zurich.

Turkey Losing Hot Israeli Summer Tourist Dollars

Israelis have dropped Turkey as a hot tourist destination, and the former Middle Eastern ally is beginning to feel the pinch.

Turkey Refuses Israel Use of Airspace

Turkey has refused to allow Israeli military planes to use its airspace over the past month – another sign of the increasing tensions between them.

Turkish Forces Kill Kurdish Civilians

Turkish soldiers reportedly gunned down Kurdish villagers gathering herbs after mistaking them for PKK resistance fighters.

Turkish Rally for Flotilla Raises Flag with Nazi Symbol

Turkish supporters for flotillas aimed at breaking Israel’s maritime embargo on Gaza recently raised the Nazi flag with an expression of gratitude.