Turkey

Lawmakers to Blinken:

'Address Erdogan’s hostility toward Israel'

Bipartisan letter signed by 28 Members of Congress urges State Department to address Turkish President’s hostility toward Israel and continued support of Hamas terrorists.

Erdogan:

'We may invite Assad to Turkey at any moment'

Turkish President says he might invite his Syrian counterpart to Turkey, in sign of reconciliation between the two countries.

El Al flight makes emergency landing in Turkey

El Al flight LY5102 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Antalya. Turkish authorities refused to permit the plane to refuel and it took off to Tel Aviv without refueling.

Erdogan:

'Turkey stands with the brotherly people and state of Lebanon'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared his country's support for Lebanon in Hezbollah's conflict with Israel.

Turkey to ban soldiers from posting from inside bases

The Turkish government is advancing regulations that would prohibit soldiers from posting on social media from inside military installations.

Turkish Trade Embargo:

What does it mean for Israel?

Turkey has recently imposed significant trade restrictions on Israel. What are the implications of this, and how can Israel respond? Analysis.

Israel's response to Erdogan's boycott

Economy Ministry prepares response to Turkish President's violation of trade agreement, replace Turkey with new markets.

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Lawmakers brawl in Turkish parliament

Lawmakers from AK Party and pro-Kurdish DEM Party brawl in parliament over the detention of a DEM Party mayor in southeast Turkey.

Cleared for publication:

ISA foils Hamas suicide bombing plot

The ISA foiled a bombing attack in Israel planned by Hamas under the direction of terrorist organization command centers in Turkey. The group planning the attack was arrested.

Erdogan lashes out again:

‘Netanyahu is barbaric, a thug and bloodthirsty’

The President of Turkey lashes out again at Israel’s Prime Minister, and calls on the world: ‘To stop the barbaric, thug, bloodthirsty Netanyahu, who is dragging our region and the entire world into disaster.’

Erdogan calls Netanyahu a "vampire" in anti-Israel diatribe

Turkish president declares 'the spirit of the UN is dead' and calls Israel 'a threat to all of humanity.'

Until Erdoğan's rule ends

Import tax rate on Turkish goods to be raised to 100%

The decision by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich come in response to Erdoğan's decision to stop all Turkish exports to Israel, in violation of the free trade agreement between the countries.

Turkey:

Ban on trade with Israel already affecting Jews in both countries

Israel is seeking alternatives to trade with Turkey, but for Turkish Jews, the trade ban is a 'big, big issue and problem' and may ultimately cause them to leave their home country.

Erdogan boasts:

'More than 1,000 Hamas members are treated in Turkey'

Turkish President criticizes Greek PM for referring to Hamas as a terrorist organization, says more than 1,000 members of the group are treated in hospitals across Turkey.

Erdogan:

'US and Europe not pressuring Israel to agree to ceasefire'

Turkish President claims Hamas agreed to a ceasefire and Netanyahu in response "attacked the innocent people in Rafah".

Erdogan:

'Sanctions on Israel meant to force ceasefire'

Turkish President says Turkey's move to halt trade with Israel was designed to force the country to a ceasefire in Gaza.

'Aggression against Palestine'

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel

Turkey suspends export and import operations with Israel, weeks after restricting certain exports. Foreign Minister Katz: This is how a dictator behaves.

Hamas sources: Haniyeh to remain in Turkey for undefined period

Hamas leadership has not deserted Qatar, leader Ismail Haniyeh is in Turkey for 'diplomatic' reasons, sources say.

'Freedom Flotilla' headed for Gaza blocked in Turkey

Organizers say the flotilla was unable to set sail after the West African country of Guinea-Bissau withdrew its flagged vessels.

Turkish attempt to influence war in Gaza thwarted

Turkey offered several Arab countries to devise a plan for deploying joint forces in Gaza on the day after the war, but they refused.

After meeting Haniyeh:

Erdogan urges Palestinian Arabs to unite against Israel

Turkish President says "the strongest response to Israel and the path to victory lie in unity and integrity" after a meeting with Hamas leader.

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu to blame for Iranian attack on Israel'

Turkish President says Netanyahu "and his bloody administration" are the main ones to blame for Iran's first direct attack on Israel.

'Israel will be held accountable'

Erdogan offers condolences to Hamas leader

Turkish President calls Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh to offer condolences after three of his sons were eliminated in an Israeli air strike in Gaza.

Turkey claims:

'Israel denied our request to air drop aid to Gaza'

Turkey’s Foreign Minister vows measures against Israel for denying his country’s request to join air drops of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Eight alleged Mossad operatives arrested in Türkiye

Turkish authorities have continued their recent crackdown on suspected Israeli espionage, fearing attempted attacks against Hamas officials in their country.

Turkey:

29 dead in nightclub fire in Istanbul

A fire that broke out in a famous Istanbul nightclub caused the death of 29 people. Five arrested for negligence.

Turkish local elections

President Erdogan takes heavy losses in major cities

The results so far show that Erdogan's Justice and Development Party has lost a collective 8% when compared to the previous elections which were held in 2019.

After Erdogan threatens Netanyahu:

Turkish deputy ambassador summoned for reprimand

'There is no God who will listen to those who support the atrocities and crimes against humanity committed by your barbaric Hamas friends,' Foreign Min. Israel Katz says.

Ben-Gvir refuses Turkish request to visit prisoners

The National Security Minister has refused to approve a request by Turkey to visit its citizens in Israeli prisons. 'First pressure Hamas to allow us to visit the hostages.'

Erdogan:

'Netanyahu and his administration are today’s Nazis'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fires back after Turkish President again lashes out at Israel: Erdogan supports the mass murderers and rapists of Hamas.

Erdogan:

'The next election will be my last'

Turkish President says local elections scheduled for March 31 would be his last vote.

Abbas calls for international peace conference

PA chairman meets Turkish President, discusses with him the international efforts to stop the "Israeli aggression in the Gaza Strip".

Seven suspected Mossad agents arrested in Turkey

The arrest joins a series of operations Turkey has undertaken against Israeli intelligence operatives.

FM Katz fires back

Erdogan accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza

Foreign Minister Israel Katz responds after Turkish President accused Israel of genocide: "We are fighting against your partners from Hamas. You should be silent and be ashamed!”

Geert Wilders:

'Expel Turkey from NATO over support for terrorism'

Dutch politician who won November parliamentary elections says Turkish govt. should be kicked out of NATO alliance for supporting Hamas, providing financial haven for terrorist financing.

Israeli Arab arrested for meeting Hamas number 2

Resident of Bedouin town of Hura in the south charged with meeting Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Turkey, facilitating transfer of tens of thousands of shekels to Hamas in Gaza.

Man indicted for transferring money to Hamas charity

The suspect allegedly sent sums of money to a charity in Turkey that the ISA has determined is owned by Hamas, and which has helped support terrorism against Israel.

Nine hours later:

Hostages held at Turkish plant freed

Turkish police free a group of hostages taken by a gunman at a plant near Istanbul owned by US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble.

'Because of the war in Gaza'

Man takes hostages in P&G plant in Turkey

In a photo from the scene, the hostage taker is seen on the backdrop of a wall spray-painted with Turkish and PLO flags.

US sanctions Iranian, Hezbollah financial network

US sanctions three entities and one individual based in Turkey and Lebanon for giving "critical financial support" to financial network used by Quds Force and Hezbollah.

Hint to Turkey:

Israel strengthening ties with Cyprus

Israel announced that the submarine electric cable project to directly connect to Cyprus and Europe will be launched this year.

Turkey:

Gunmen open fire in church leaving one dead

Authorities are investigating two masked assailants who entered a church in Istanbul and opened fire on congregants, killing one and wounding others.

Turkey imposes economic sanctions on Israel

Turkey has decided to remove Israel from its list of export destination countries and will totally stop subsidizing trade and supporting businesses that maintain financial cooperation with Israel.

Rabbi David Stav:

Buy Israeli fruit - don't support our enemies

In advance of Tu B’Shvat, leading Religious Zionist rabbi advises against purchase of Turkish produce.

Soccer player back in Israel after arrest in Turkey

Turkish govt. launched probe against Israeli player Sagiv Yehezkel after he dedicated a goal to the hostages held by Hamas. Turkish team suspended him.

Bennett:

'Shame on you, Turkish government'

Former Prime Minister rips Turkey's government following the arrest and questioning of Israeli soccer player who expressed support for hostages held in Gaza.

After supporting hostages:

Israeli soccer player questioned in Turkey

Turkish Justice Minister claims Antalyaspor's Sagiv Yehezkel, who dedicated a goal to the hostages held in Gaza, "supported the massacre carried out by Israel".

Turkey arrests 33 suspected Israeli agents

Local authorities claim that as many as 46 individuals were part of an Israeli operation to capture Palestinian Arabs in Turkey.

Turkey arrests ISIS members who plotted to attack synagogues

Turkish authorities detain 29 suspected ISIS members who planned to attack churches and synagogues in Istanbul.

Turkey:

TV anchor fired for displaying 'pro-Israel' Starbucks cup

TV news anchor in Turkey fired for appearing on camera with a Starbucks cup on her desk.

Turkish no longer:

Popular Israeli coffee product gets a new look

In light of Turkey's support of Hamas, Strauss Group has decided to replace the name of its 'Turkish Coffee' with patriotic slogans.

The evil Turkey-Hamas alliance remains strong

The government of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan aids and abets Hamas’s unspeakable crimes in every conceivable way. Op-ed.

Turkey condemns Israeli 'provocations' in Jenin

Turkish Foreign Ministry 'strongly condemns' prayers in mosque, calls it an 'attack' on Muslim holy space.

Turkey:

Member of Parliament who attacked Israel is pronounced dead

Member of Parliament Hasan Bitmez who earlier this week attacked Israel and immediately collapsed on the plenary podium, pronounced dead

Turkish MP collapses after speech against Israel

Other parliamentarians who witnessed the collapse cried out that it was Divine judgment for criticizing the Turkish government.

Report:

US pressuring Turkey to end support for Hamas, Russia

Wall Street Journal reports Biden Admin. warning Turkish officials Turkey's financial support for Hamas and Russia will have consequences.

Turkish terror organization observed operating in Jerusalem

Turkish terrorist organization IHH has been observed operating in Jerusalem, report says.

Lapid:

'We won't take morality lessons from Erdogan'

Opposition leader responds to Turkish President's calling Israel a "terrorist state."

Turkey announces it will recall ambassador from Israel

'Turkish President has sided with Hamas,' Israel's Foreign Ministry says.

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan cancels visit to Israel

Turkey's Pres. Erdogan says Hamas 'not a terror organization,' cancels visit to Israel.