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Protests call for Turkey’s ports to halt trade with Israel

Protests call for Turkey’s ports to halt trade with Israel

The Palestine Action Committee calls for an end to shipments from İstanbul ports to Israel, which they say continue despite the government’s statement that all trade with Israel has been halted.

9 November 2024

Protesters clash with police at İstanbul port over alleged shipment to Israel

Protesters clash with police at İstanbul port over alleged shipment to Israel

Pro-Palestinian groups claimed a shipment contained military supplies for Israel and attempted to disrupt it. The trade minister made a statement in response, denying any trade with Israel.

2 November 2024

Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Hakan Fidan hosted Hamas leaders and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the past two days. The meetings coincided with the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.

19 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

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

Killed activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi’s father speaks out: ‘She was ready to die for Palestine’

Killed activist Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi’s father speaks out: ‘She was ready to die for Palestine’

The Turkish-American human rights activist was murdered by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank during a peaceful demonstration.

16 September 2024

Biden has yet to contact family of Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank

Biden has yet to contact family of Turkish-American activist killed in West Bank

The US president has described Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi's killing by the occupation forces in the West Bank as a "tragic mistake."

11 September 2024

'A heartbreaking loss for all of us': Friend reflects on killing of Turkish-American activist in Palestine

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'A heartbreaking loss for all of us': Friend reflects on killing of Turkish-American activist in Palestine

Volunteers went to the site in the West Bank where Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was killed and placed a memorial plaque under the olive tree where she was shot by an Israeli sniper.

10 September 2024 Evrim Kepenek

Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli army mourned in Palestine

Turkish-American activist killed by Israeli army mourned in Palestine

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by the occupation army during a protest in the West Bank.

9 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.

Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon

Turkey issues travel warning for Lebanon

The advisory comes as the situation in the country is expected to ‘deteriorate rapidly’ following the assassination of a senior Hezbollah official.

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.

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.

Police release 13 youths detained for protesting against Azerbaijani oil company

Police release 13 youths detained for protesting against Azerbaijani oil company

The last of the young protesters who were arrested while demonstrating against SOCAR's continued fuel shipments to Israel have finally been released from custody by the court.

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

Leen Deniz & Alya Qadan

‘What if this is the last call? You'd never know’: Gazan students in İstanbul recount the war

‘What if this is the last call? You'd never know’: Gazan students in İstanbul recount the war

While the students have moved to Turkey seeking a better life, their families are still in Gaza, and reaching them is not always possible.

24 May 2024 Leen Deniz,Alya Qadan

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

“Let’s agree to disagree,” said the Greek PM when Erdoğan hailed Hamas as a national liberation group.

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.

Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul

Zorlu Holding, SOCAR protested over ties to Israel at university event in İstanbul

A pro-Palestinian youth group targeted the two companies making significant contributions to Israel's energy needs during an event held at Bahçeşehir University.

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

Germany’s Steinmeier faces ‘Gaza’ protests in Turkey

On a three-day trip to the country, Steinmeier faced demonstrations in İstanbul and Antep.

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

Turkey's decision to impose export restrictions on Israel was "belated but necessary," according to the boycott movement.

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza conflict

The decision comes amid internal criticism towards the government for continued trade relations with Israel despite harsh verbal condemnations. Israel says it will seek help from US allies to counter the sanctions.

Support rallies for Gaza held in 30 cities: 'Trade with Israel, betrayal to Palestine'

Support rallies for Gaza held in 30 cities: 'Trade with Israel, betrayal to Palestine'

In the demonstrations calling for the complete cessation of all relations with Israel, it was stated, "Either stop chanting slogans for Gaza in shame or take real steps."

Journalists protest Israel outside German consulate in İstanbul

Journalists protest Israel outside German consulate in İstanbul

"Since October 7, Israel has killed more than 100 journalists. States committing war crimes target journalists everywhere to suppress their crimes. The world follows what happens in Palestine, the deaths, and disabilities, thanks to the heroic journalists who work at the risk of their lives," said Vecih Cuzdan.

27 February 2024 Hikmet Adal

bianet expresses solidarity with Palestinian journalists

bianet expresses solidarity with Palestinian journalists

IFJ, along with affiliated unions worldwide, will observe a minute of silence today to honor the journalists who lost their lives in Israel's attacks on Gaza.

26 February 2024

Solidarity protest in İzmir denounces Israeli attacks on Palestine

Solidarity protest in İzmir denounces Israeli attacks on Palestine

The protesters questioned the uninterrupted trade relations between Turkey and Israel.

15 January 2024

Israeli Süper Lig player taken into custody over gesture honoring Gaza hostages

Israeli Süper Lig player taken into custody over gesture honoring Gaza hostages

Sagiv Yehezkel has been excluded from the Antalyaspor squad and is expected to lose his contract.

15 January 2024

AKP’s new election song puts spotlight on Palestine

AKP’s new election song puts spotlight on Palestine

The AKP, incorporating the slogan of the Palestinian struggle, 'from the river to the sea,' in its local election song, had previously acknowledged Jerusalem as the de facto capital of Israel in the 'normalization' agreement signed with Israel on June 28, 2016.

8 January 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

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

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