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Finance Minister Smotrich urges PM Benjamin Netanyahu to kick Turkey out of hostage deal talks

Finance Minister Smotrich urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove Turkey from ceasefire talks, citing Erdogan's antisemitism and threats to Israel's security.

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Turkish President Erdogan blames Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for escalating tensions in the Middle East, citing recent events including attacks and retaliation.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

NATO needs to take punitive measures against Erdogan, here's why

Although the NATO Charter doesn’t provide a mechanism to expel a member state, it’s time for NATO to stop relying solely on political and diplomatic channels to address disagreements with Erdogan.

How will the local elections in Turkey affect the Middle East?

The vote was, in essence, a choice between an authoritarian religious party and parties representing a tradition of secular nationalism.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections

Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.

By REUTERS
01/04/2024
 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Battle for Istanbul: Mayor Imamoglu seeks to upend Erdogan's hold in pivotal local vote

Turkey's nationwide local elections are on Sunday. The top prize, Istanbul, is seen as a bellwether for the opposition’s chances of taking power away from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in four years.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
28/03/2024

What’s behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘firm’ support for Hamas?

Erdogan is ramping up his pro-Hamas rhetoric ahead of Turkey’s local elections on March 31, according to M. Hakan Yavuz, a professor of political science at the University of Utah.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
27/03/2024

Turkey's Erdogan calls for pressure on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

Speaking at a fast-breaking dinner during Ramadan with foreign ambassadors in Ankara, Erdogan criticized Western countries for backing Israel

By REUTERS
12/03/2024

Turkey's Erdogan says March election will be his final, state media reports

Erdogan, modern Turkey's most successful politician, has led the country for more than two decades.

By REUTERS
08/03/2024

Seven arrested in Turkey for alleged 'collaboration' with Israel's Mossad

In recent months, Turkey has claimed multiple arrests of "Mossad personnel," who, among other things, was "recruited to spy on Palestinians living in the country."

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