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Turkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israeli ministers

Turkey issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Israeli ministers

The investigation concerns the treatment of Sumud flotilla activists during their detention.

7 November 2025

Diyar Saraçoğlu

March to Gaza: 'Palestine has become a political symbol for a much wider refusal'

Q&A WITH ANTONIS FARAS

March to Gaza: 'Palestine has become a political symbol for a much wider refusal'

Antonis Faras from the “March to Gaza – Greece”movement spoke to bianet about the resistance in the streets against Greece’s alliance with Israel.

21 September 2025 Diyar Saraçoğlu

Jerusalem belongs to all religions, Erdoğan says in response to Netanyahu

Jerusalem belongs to all religions, Erdoğan says in response to Netanyahu

"We, as Muslims, will not take a single step back from our rights over East Jerusalem," said the president, describing the Israeli PM as "Hitler wannabe."

18 September 2025

Turkish Medical Association calls for probe into Israeli doctors' alleged involvement in torture of Gazans

Turkish Medical Association calls for probe into Israeli doctors' alleged involvement in torture of Gazans

“We declare to our Israeli colleagues and the global medical community that, unless the professional obligations outlined above are fulfilled, we will cease all communication and collaboration with the Israeli Medical Association and will encourage other national medical bodies to do the same,” said the TTB.

17 September 2025

‘This is our city’: Netanyahu targets Erdoğan during ancient road reopening in Jerusalem

‘This is our city’: Netanyahu targets Erdoğan during ancient road reopening in Jerusalem

The Israeli prime minister's remarks drew a strong response from the spokesperson of Erdoğan's ruling party, who accused Netanyahu of attempting to claim a shared religious and historical site as personal property.

17 September 2025

Exclusive: Turkish maritime firms bypass shipping restrictions to Israel

Exclusive: Turkish maritime firms bypass shipping restrictions to Israel

Israel’s Ashdod Port continues to receive cargo from vessels departing Turkey, many of which sail under foreign flags.

9 September 2025

Journalist groups in İstanbul protest Israel’s starvation of reporters in Gaza

Journalist groups in İstanbul protest Israel’s starvation of reporters in Gaza

At the protest organized by RSF, TGC, TGS, and DİSK Basın İş, participants called on the international community not to remain silent and urged the imposition of sanctions against Israel.

29 July 2025 Sema Öcal

Sixteen activists detained for chanting ‘murderous Israel, complicit Erdoğan’

Sixteen activists detained for chanting ‘murderous Israel, complicit Erdoğan’

Activists from the Palestine Action Committee were detained after dispersing peacfully and are now facing charges of "insulting the president."

Turkish FM says 'we won't allow Israel to divide Syria,' issues warning to Kurds

Turkish FM says 'we won't allow Israel to divide Syria,' issues warning to Kurds

“Discuss anything except partition. State your demands, and we’ll support whatever we can," Fidan said, apparently addressing the Kurdish-led autonomous administration without naming it.

Ercan Jan Aktaş

'Those who oppose the Kurds will lose, those who side with them will win'

ISRAEL-IRAN WAR

'Those who oppose the Kurds will lose, those who side with them will win'

We spoke with Dr. Sayid R. Darati about the Israel-Iran war and the potential impact of the conflict on the Kurds.

26 June 2025 Ercan Jan Aktaş

Aren Yıldırım

Is the regime shaking in Iran? What is the real calculation behind the Israeli attacks?

Q&A QITH SARA KERMANIAN

Is the regime shaking in Iran? What is the real calculation behind the Israeli attacks?

Political scientist Sara Kermanian assessed the Israel-Iran war and the situation of the opposition and leftist movement in Iran.

24 June 2025 Aren Yıldırım

Erdoğan warns German chancellor of migration wave, nuclear risks as Israel attacks Iran

Erdoğan warns German chancellor of migration wave, nuclear risks as Israel attacks Iran

Consequences of the Israel-Iran conflict could extend beyond the Middle East, potentially leading to new migration flows and risks of nuclear leaks affecting both the region and Europe, the president warned Merz in a phone call.

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

Israeli police obctruct Turkish state broadcaster from filming missile aftermath in Tel Aviv

“We can’t film in a place where civilians are shooting videos on their phones," said the TRT correspondent after an exchange with an Israeli police officer during live broadcast.

Turkey's parliament unanimously condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

Turkey's parliament unanimously condemns Israeli attacks on Iran

The parliament has accused Israel of dragging the region into war.

Turkey plans to ramp up missile production to establish deterrence, says Erdoğan

Turkey plans to ramp up missile production to establish deterrence, says Erdoğan

“Israel is risking its own existence and future with every act of oppression and every drop of blood shed," said the president.

Onur Alp Yılmaz

Is the Arab League still relevant?

Is the Arab League still relevant?

Internal conflict escalated to the extent that they can even overlook a genocide being committed against fellow Arab people.

26 May 2025 Onur Alp Yılmaz

Marmara University student suspended after protest against ties with Israeli university

Marmara University student suspended after protest against ties with Israeli university

The school administration suspended the student for one month due to allegedly "damaging the honor and dignity of university staff."

13 February 2025 Abbas Vural

BDS Turkey turns 15

THE BOYCOTT, DIVESTMENT, SANCTIONS MOVEMENT AGAINST ISRAEL

BDS Turkey turns 15

Founded on 27 December 2009, on the first anniversary of Israel’s ‘Cast Lead’ attack on Gaza, BDS Turkey has completed its 15th year in the struggle.

27 December 2024

Turkey condemns Israel's expanded occupation in Syria's Golan Heights

Turkey condemns Israel's expanded occupation in Syria's Golan Heights

“Security cannot be achieved by shedding more blood and raining more bombs on innocent civilians,” says President Erdoğan.

11 December 2024

Activists jailed for protesting Turkey’s trade with Israel call for support for Palestine

Activists jailed for protesting Turkey’s trade with Israel call for support for Palestine

Nine activists involved in a protest against President Erdoğan were remanded in custody for “insulting the president” and “holding an illegal demonstration.”

4 December 2024

Court arrests nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested Erdoğan over trade with Israel

Court arrests nine pro-Palestinian activists who protested Erdoğan over trade with Israel

Activists accuse the Turkish government of circumventing its own sanctions on Israel.

2 December 2024

Protests continue at İstanbul’s Ambarlı Port over alleged shipments to Israel

Protests continue at İstanbul’s Ambarlı Port over alleged shipments to Israel

“While genocide attacks are ongoing in Gaza, ships supplying weapons, military equipment, and all kinds of logistical support to the occupying army dock at this and other ports in Turkey without any hindrance,” protesters say.

18 November 2024

Turkish state media says Israel’s president had to skip COP29 after Turkey denied airspace access

Turkish state media says Israel’s president had to skip COP29 after Turkey denied airspace access

Turkey reportedly denied an official request from Israeli authorities for Herzog's plane to traverse Turkish airspace, which was the only viable air route from Israel to Azerbaijan.

18 November 2024

Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

Turkey demands end to Israel's ‘regional terror’ after Iran strikes

The Foreign Ministry condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iran, demanding international action.

28 October 2024

Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'

Roger Waters praises Erdoğan as a 'lone voice against Palestinian genocide'

Despite Turkey's vocal opposition to Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon, it plays a significant role in Israel's procurement of crucial materials such as oil, steel, and cement.

17 October 2024

Turkey condemns UNIFIL strikes, urges stance against Israel, supporters

Turkey condemns UNIFIL strikes, urges stance against Israel, supporters

The Foreign Ministry accused Israel of trying to expand the conflict across the region as five UN peacekeepers have been wounded in recent days in Israeli strikes.

13 October 2024

Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Turkey begins evacuating citizens from Lebanon amid intense Israeli strikes

Two military vessels delivered 300 tons of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and are returning to Turkey with 2,500 citizens on board.

10 October 2024

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

Opposition criticizes closed parliamentary session on Israeli threat to Turkey

A closed parliamentary session held regarding the Israeli threat was no more informative than regular news coverage, according to CHP leader Özgür Özel.

Over 100 US lawmakers call for independent probe into killing of Turkish-American activist

Over 100 US lawmakers call for independent probe into killing of Turkish-American activist

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old human rights activist, was shot dead by the Israeli occupation forces while participating in a peaceful protest in the West Bank.

25 September 2024

Turkish army relies on domestic communication tech, officials say after Lebanon blasts

Turkish army relies on domestic communication tech, officials say after Lebanon blasts

Defense Ministry officials reassure that the military uses domestically produced communication tech while Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan foresees an escalation between Israel and Iran's proxies.

20 September 2024

Palestinian student faces deportation from Turkey after protesting trade with Israel

Palestinian student faces deportation from Turkey after protesting trade with Israel

A pro-Palestine youth group staged a protest during the premiere of a documentary produced by Turkey’s public broadcaster about Israel’s violations in the West Bank, accusing them of “hypocrisy.”

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

The silenced gun used in the assault was left at the scene. Turkish police are investigating potential links to Mossad or Hamas in the assassination.

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