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Turkey’s President Forces New Mayoral Election in Istanbul Where Ruling Party Lost Vote
Earlier this year, Turkey’s Islamist Justice and Development Party, the AK Party, as it is called (AKP), lost its battle for control over the...
Erdogan Blames Former Military Attaché to Israel and Muslim Peace Advocate for Coup Attempt
Some 2,839 military personnel involved in the coup attempt have been arrested, and 20 pro-coup soldiers, including some senior officers, were killed during the attempt to overthrow the government.
Turkey Under Martial Law; Coup Attempt by Turkish Military
The Turkish military announces it has seized control of the government in a coup, and established martial law in the country.
Turkey’s President Erdogan ‘Waiting for Israel’ to Respond on Gaza
Pres. Erdogan says Turkey will mend ties with Israel if Jerusalem agrees to allow Ankara to repair water, energy and infrastructure in Gaza.
Turkey’s PM Ahmet Davutoglu Resigns
It is not clear how the resignation of Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu will affect the talks between Israel and Ankara.
Turkish, Israeli Pols Meet to Solve Disagreements ‘with Love’
Since the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident there have been many behind the scenes efforts to calm political tensions.