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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."

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Turkey, Israel pen civil aviation agreement to expand flights

Israel has also announced that it will reopen its economic and trade office in Turkey.

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel lowers travel warning to Turkey as Bennet thanks Erdoğan for 'foiling Iran's attacks'

Israel had warned its citizens in Turkey to leave the country, citing threats from Iran.

Israel warns against travel to Turkey due to 'Iran's possible revenge'

Israel warns against travel to Turkey due to 'Iran's possible revenge'

Israel's National Security Council has warned its citizens about traveling to Turkey citing Iran's blaming Israel for the assassination of a colonel.

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Turkey's FM meets counterpart in Israel in first visit in 15 years

Minister Çavuşoğlu has met with Lapid a day after his meetings in Palestine. Israel'S FM has welcomed a "new chapter" in bilateral relations.

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

“It could be any one of us in Shireen’s place, we call out to the Turkish and international media to demand justice for our friend Shireen,” said Abdulaziz Muhammed, Al-Jazeera Turkey representative.

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

"We express our sorrow over these visits to our brothers in Arab and Islamic countries," Hamas has said.

Erdoğan says visit of Israel's Herzog 'a turning point' in bilateral relations

Erdoğan says visit of Israel's Herzog 'a turning point' in bilateral relations

"We are all children of Prophet Abraham," President Herzog said, pointing out the historical relations between the peoples of Turkey and Israel.

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

Israeli couple return to their country after being released

The couple were arrested on espionage charges after taking picture of President Erdoğan's residence in İstanbul.

18 November 2021

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israeli couple arrested for taking photos of Erdoğan's house deny spy accusations

Israel says the couple are not spies but bus drivers.

15 November 2021

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Erdoğan agrees with Israel's Herzog to improve relations

Both presidents said the relations between Turkey and Israel are of great importance for the security and stability of the Middle East.

‘We salute the Palestinian Feminist Collective’

PEOPLES’ DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

‘We salute the Palestinian Feminist Collective’

The HDK Women’s Assemblies say, “We hereby stand in solidarity with the Palestinian Feminist Collective as an act of transnational feminist solidarity.”

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

COVID-19

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

President Erdoğan has announced that 5 thousand lira will be given away to 235 thousand shopkeepers in the first group and 3 thousand lira to over 1 million 150 thousand businesses in the second group as financial support during the pandemic.

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

350 academics, artists and politicians have called on the world, primarily Turkey, to react against the ongoing attacks of Israel.

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