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Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

The 1000 Youth for Palestine movement stated in their announcement that Turkey sends 44,000 barrels of oil to Israel every day, and they demanded, "SOCAR, end trade with the occupier."

13 March 2024 Nur Kaya

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The 'sister city' protocol between Adana and Beersheba canceled

The Adana Metropolitan Municipality Council, responding positively to the BDS Turkey's request, has canceled the "sister city" protocol with Israel's Beersheba city.

13 February 2024

Journalists stage protest in front of the Israeli Consulate for their colleagues killed in Gaza

Journalists stage protest in front of the Israeli Consulate for their colleagues killed in Gaza

Gökhan Durmuş, the President of the Journalists' Union of Turkey, spoke in front of the Israeli Consulate in İstanbul. 99 journalists have been killed in the ongoing conflict since October 7, he said, emphasizing that targeting journalists who are documenting and broadcasting violations against civilians during conflicts is a war crime.

5 February 2024 Hikmet Adal

Hostages rescued at P&G factory in Gebze

Hostages rescued at P&G factory in Gebze

The assailant who had taken 7 people hostage in the factory by raiding it with a weapon, citing "Protest against the Israeli invasion of Gaza," was apprehended unharmed during a police operation late at night without any conflict. It was reported that the hostages are also in good health.

2 February 2024

Armed individual takes 7 people hostage at the P&G factory in Gebze

Armed individual takes 7 people hostage at the P&G factory in Gebze

It is believed that the suspect has taken hostages at the factory to protest against Israel's attacks on Gaza.

1 February 2024

Hot air balloon takes off in Cappadocia for the journalists killed by Israel

Hot air balloon takes off in Cappadocia for the journalists killed by Israel

The Nevşehir Journalists Association conducted the flight with a banner that read, "Occupying Israel cannot silence the truth by killing journalists."

24 January 2024

Fifteen arrests on charges of 'international espionage' for Israel

Fifteen arrests on charges of 'international espionage' for Israel

In the indictment submitted to the court by the prosecution, it is alleged that the suspects obtained information, documents, and photographs of individuals considered important for the State of Israel, particularly Palestinian citizens and those believed to be linked to Hamas. The prosecution claims that the suspects then transmitted this information to Israeli intelligence.

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

Pointing out that "Turkey continues to be Israel's most important regional ally," BDS Turkey criticized the AKP government for insisting on maintaining bilateral relations at the "highest level."

28 December 2023

'We defend Palestine against genocide and free thought against censorship'

PUBLISHER OF "THE ETHNIC CLEANSING OF PALESTINE" IN TURKEY:

'We defend Palestine against genocide and free thought against censorship'

The publisher of the book "Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" in Turkey made a statement after the French publisher Fayard stopped the sale of the book by Israeli historian Prof. Ilan Pappe in France. "Defending Palestine against genocide and defending free thought against censorship is our editorial policy," said İntifada Publishing House.

14 December 2023

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

bianet interviewed Metin Cihan, who is a journalist in exile and is under investigation based on a complaint by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family following his claim that Mert Çetinkaya, the partner of Burak Erdoğan, continued trading with Israel despite the massacres in Palestine.

30 November 2023 Hikmet Adal

BDS Turkey calls for boycott against Zorlu holding

BDS Turkey calls for boycott against Zorlu holding

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement has announced a boycott against Zorlu Holding, stating that the power plants in which Zorlu Holding is a partner meet at least 7% of Israel's annual electricity needs and that Zorlu Holding is the largest Turkish capital group in Israel.

27 November 2023

Film director Zeki Demirkubuz sparks social media feud over Gaza commentary

Film director Zeki Demirkubuz sparks social media feud over Gaza commentary

The director used explicit language against a pro-government journalist who called for a boycott against his upcoming film, citing perceived "insensitivity" towards Gaza.

24 November 2023

Two citizens of Turkey who went to fight in Gaza were killed in an Israeli UAV attack in Lebanon

Two citizens of Turkey who went to fight in Gaza were killed in an Israeli UAV attack in Lebanon

Two Turkish citizens who joined the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Lebanon to fight in Palestine were killed, along with the commander Halil Hamid Harazi, in an Israeli UAV attack targeting the vehicle they were traveling in.

24 November 2023

Israeli police disrupt journalists from Turkey's public broadcaster

Israeli police disrupt journalists from Turkey's public broadcaster

The police shattered the camera of the TRT team covering Friday prayers in Jerusalem.

17 November 2023

Erdoğan: 'Israel is a terror state'

Erdoğan: 'Israel is a terror state'

Erdoğan condemned Israel for its attacks on Gaza and stated, 'I openly say that Israel is a terrorist state. You label Hamas as a terrorist organization. Hamas is a political party that participated in and won elections in Palestine."

15 November 2023

Demonstration in front of Zorlu Center: 'Cut all ties with Israel'

Demonstration in front of Zorlu Center: 'Cut all ties with Israel'

The Campaign to End the Occupation in Palestine called for the complete cessation of all relations with Israel in a demonstration in front of the Zorlu Holding, stating that the holding is currently the largest capital group of Turkey in Israel.

15 November 2023

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

'Local and national' companies have their investments in Israel

Israel's ongoing massacre in the Gaza Strip against Palestinians is met with various reactions. In Turkey, there are frequent calls for boycotting Israeli and American companies. However, Turkey's high-scale economic relations with Israel are not limited to shampoo, hamburgers, and cola.

9 November 2023 Murat İnceoğlu

Academics for Peace: 'Tell Israel to stop'

Academics for Peace: 'Tell Israel to stop'

190 academics have called on Turkey to cut its military, commercial, and diplomatic ties with Israel until the occupation ends and peace is established.

7 November 2023

Report: Turkey suspends gas exploration activities with Israel

Report: Turkey suspends gas exploration activities with Israel

The move comes after President Erdoğan's endorsement of Hamas, according to Bloomberg.

26 October 2023

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

"In a world filled with living dead, we will continue to shout the truth, to use all political, diplomatic, and, if necessary, military means for this purpose," the president has remarked.

25 October 2023

Turkish flag spotted during Haniyeh's 'prayer of gratitude'

Turkish flag spotted during Haniyeh's 'prayer of gratitude'

Turkey hasn't refuted the reports that Hamas's Haniyeh was in İstanbul on October 7, when the group launched attacks on a number of Israeli targets.

24 October 2023

Political parties, doctors, trade unions, feminists march to Israel's consulate

Political parties, doctors, trade unions, feminists march to Israel's consulate

Labor and professional organizations, political parties, and feminists who marched to the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul demanded an immediate end to the conflicts, the severing of relations with Israel, and the punishment of Israel in international courts.

19 October 2023

One dies of heart attack and five detained protesting Israel in İstanbul

İSTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP ANNOUNCED:

One dies of heart attack and five detained protesting Israel in İstanbul

The governor's office statement mentions that 63 people, 43 police officers among them, were injured and says, "Being forced to intervene during this sensitive time has deeply saddened us."

18 October 2023

'Statements that the hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation'

DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS:

'Statements that the hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation'

The Presidency Directorate of Communications Disinformation Combat Center announced that the statements by Israel that Tuesday's hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation.

18 October 2023

All groups in the Parliament jointly condemn the hospital massacre in Gaza

All groups in the Parliament jointly condemn the hospital massacre in Gaza

In a joint statement, the AKP, MHP, CHP, Green Left Party, İYİ Party, and Felicity Party groups in the Turkish Grand National Assembly condemned the hospital massacre in Gaza as a "crime against humanity" and called on world parliaments to take action.

18 October 2023

Letter from Turkish Medical Association to Israeli Medical Association

Letter from Turkish Medical Association to Israeli Medical Association

"There should be unhindered access of medical and humanitarian aid to those in need, irrespective of their location or affiliation. Local healthcare providers should be encouraged to provide care without discrimination to all individuals affected by the conflict."

17 October 2023

'There are 400 people from Turkey stranded in Gaza under attack'

'There are 400 people from Turkey stranded in Gaza under attack'

"At this stage, there is no international evacuation plan from Gaza," wrote the Consulate General of Turkey in Jerusalem to the relatives of a citizen stranded in Gaza Strip,

13 October 2023 Vecih Cuzdan

Israeli musician Riff Cohen cancels her İstanbul concert

Israeli musician Riff Cohen cancels her İstanbul concert

In a statement on her social media account, she said, "Due to the events in my country, I have chosen to stay with my loved ones and family."

Eighty years after Wealth Tax: 'Memories are silenced'

Eighty years after Wealth Tax: 'Memories are silenced'

Today 80 years after the Wealth Tax, academics Özgür Kaymak and Işıl Demirel describe what the non-Muslim minorities lived through: "The issues were pushed aside or locked away completely because they hurt."

11 November 2022 Ece Deniz

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Israel's defense minister meets Akar, Erdoğan in Ankara

Both ministers underlined the importance of Türkiye and Israel's efforts to mend bilateral relationships.

27 October 2022

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Abbas' visit comes a week later Türkiye and Israel agreed to re-appoint ambassadors. Ankara's support for a two-state solution will continue despite the rapproachment, said Erdoğan.

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

EU welcomes decision by Türkiye, Israel to re-appoint ambassadors

Varhelyi called the agreement "another milestone strengthening bilateral relations, stabilizing the region and fostering prosperity."

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