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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.

Israel summons Turkey's ambassador over mourning of Hamas leader at Tel Aviv embassy

Israel summons Turkey's ambassador over mourning of Hamas leader at Tel Aviv embassy

Turkey observes a one-day national mourning for the assassinated Hamas leader.

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

Jailed Kurdish leader Selahattin Demirtaş condemns Israel over Haniyeh assassination

“Every life spent resisting oppression is meaningful and respectable,” Demirtaş said about the late Hamas leader.

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

President Erdoğan and senior government officials have strongly condemned Israel.

Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

Turkey trades ‘Hitler’ and ‘Saddam’ comparisons with Israel after Erdoğan's 'military action' remarks

The spokesperson for Erdoğan's ruling AKP likened the Israeli defense minister to Hitler's foreign minister, after he compared Erdoğan to Saddam Hussein.

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

Erdoğan says Turkey could use military force against Israel ‘just as we did in Karabakh and Libya’

The president has both criticized Netanyahu’s speech in the US Congress and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for rejecting their invitation to speak in Turkey’s parliament.

Sister city protocol between Kadikoy and Petah Tikva in Israel canceled

Sister city protocol between Kadikoy and Petah Tikva in Israel canceled

Responding to BDS Turkey's request, Kadıköy Municipality Council canceled the “sister city” protocol with the Israeli city of Petah Tikva.

Turkey continues trade with Israel despite 'Gaza' sanctions, official data shows

Turkey continues trade with Israel despite 'Gaza' sanctions, official data shows

Despite the restrictions that Ankara imposed over the Gaza war, exports of products such as iron, steel and cement to Israel continued in April.

30 May 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

BDS movement welcomes Turkey’s trade sanctions on Israel

BDS movement welcomes Turkey’s trade sanctions on Israel

Ankara announced a complete halt on all trade with Israel, citing its failure to ensure that the people of Gaza are provided with adequate humanitarian assistance.

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

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