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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.

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

In its letters to the World Medical Association, Standing Committee of European Doctors and Israeli Medical Association, the TTB "raises concerns over the humanitarian tragedy caused by the recent and ongoing attacks of Israel to Palestine.”

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

The country will gradually lift the restrictions after a 17-day lockdown, President Erdoğan has announced.

HDP statement on Palestine: Solution lies in negotiation, not in war

HDP statement on Palestine: Solution lies in negotiation, not in war

Peoples’ Democratic Party Co-Chairs Buldan and Sancar have released a statement underlining that the solution to the problems between Israel and Palestine lies in diplomacy. They have also called on international institutions to fulfil their duty.

Turkey’s Parliament condemns Israel’s attacks

Turkey’s Parliament condemns Israel’s attacks

Five political parties have released a joint declaration and condemned Israel’s attacks on Al-Aqsa. Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also condemned the continuation of the operations by the Israeli security forces.

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

Turkey issues diplomatic note to Israel, Greece, EU over subsea power grid project

Ankara says the planned route of a joint electricity grid project by Greece, Israel and Southern Cyprus states through its territorial waters.

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

Escalating tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: A brief summary

While the debates on drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean have been around since 2010, tensions have escalated especially in the last two months. But what has changed in these two months? What is happening in the region?

9 September 2020 Pınar Tarcan

Turkey may suspend relations with UAE, withdraw ambassador over Israel deal

Turkey may suspend relations with UAE, withdraw ambassador over Israel deal

President Erdoğan and his spokesperson have reacted to the UAE's normalization agreement with Israel.

Turkey accuses UAE of 'betrayal to Palestinian cause' after deal with Israel

Turkey accuses UAE of 'betrayal to Palestinian cause' after deal with Israel

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has released a statement after Israel and the UAE agreed to normalize relations.

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

Erdoğan: Turkey will Never Recognize Trump's Palestine Plan

"Leaving Jerusalem entirely in Israel's bloody claws will be the greatest evil for all humanity," the President has remarked.

31 January 2020

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Palestine Cannot be Bought off

TURKEY ON ‘DEAL OF THE CENTURY’

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Palestine Cannot be Bought off

In a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, the Middle East Peace Plan of the US, also called “Deal of the Century” by Trump, has been denounced as “an annexation plan aiming to seize the Palestinian territories.”

29 January 2020

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

From PM of Israel Netanyahu to Erdoğan: He Shouldn’t Preach to Israel

Responding to President Erdoğan’s statements, Prime Minister of Israel Netanyahu has said, “He who doesn't stop lying about Israel, slaughters the Kurds and denies the terrible slaughter of the Armenian people shouldn't preach to Israel”.

25 September 2019

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