Tag: Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Blow to Erdogan as Turkey’s Opposition CHP Party Wins Again in Rerun Istanbul Mayoral...
Erdogan, who himself was mayor of the city in the 1990s and who today leads the AK Party has said in the past, “Whoever loses Istanbul loses Turkey.”
Turkey Sentences 151 to Life in Prison Over 2016 Coup Attempt
Among those sentenced were Air Force Commander Akin Ozturk and presidential aide Ali Yazici.
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...
Turkey’s Erdogan Snipes at Yair Netanyahu After He Joins Renewed Verbal Attacks
Yair Netanyahu reminds Erdogan Istanbul was the "capital of the Byzantine empire and center of orthodox Christianity for more than a thousand years before Turkish occupation!"
Trump Troop Pullout Decision Follows Syrian Kurds’ Selling Oil to Iran
I didn’t like the fact that they’re selling the small oil they have, to Iran. And we asked them not to sell it to Iran.... I'm not happy about that at all."
Shaked ‘Hopes Kurds Win Battle Against Turks’
“They are allies and I hope that they will win in their battle against the Turks."
Netanyahu: Turkey’s Erdogan is Anti-Semite ‘Obsessed with Israel’
"There has been an improvement. Erdogan used to attack me every two hours and now it is every six hours."
US Imposes Sanctions Against 2 Key Turkish Ministers Over Detention of American Pastor
The pastor was released to house arrest but not freed in what the Trump administration had been led to believe was to have been a "prisoner swap" with Turkish terror suspect held by Israel.
Turkish Police Arrest Pro-Israel Muslim Leader Adnan Oktar
According to Anadolu, Oktar has been placed on a wanted list issued by Combating Financial Crimes department of the provincial police.
Erdogan Declares Victory in Turkey’s Presidential Election
Erdogan is an Islamist and a strong supporter of Hamas in Gaza and the Ramallah-based Palestinian Authority.
Congress to Ban F-35 Sale to Turkey
Russia and Turkey could run tests to discover the vulnerabilities of the F-35, and once Russia and Turkey have it, Iran will have it as well.
Turkish Agricultural Imports Banned After Expulsion of Israeli Ambassador
“The Islamic world should move as one, with one voice, against this massacre," Turkey's prime minister said.
Turkey Expels Israeli Ambassador, Ramps Up Rhetoric, Israel Responds
Netanyahu: “Erdogan is among Hamas’s biggest supporters and there is no doubt that he well understands terrorism and slaughter. I suggest that he not preach morality to us.”
‘More Surprises in Store’ for Israel, Promises Former Hamas Leader
“We will not give up the right of return. Gaza has surprised Israel with something new – and we have more surprises.”
Turkish Pilots Emulate ISIS as Warplanes Destroy Ancient Site in Northern Syria
The temple was among the most important ancient monuments built by the Arameans in the first millennium BCE. It's not clear why Turkey destroyed it.
Turkey’s President Erdogan Pre-Empts Final Status Talks, Promises to Open Embassy in ‘East Jerusalem’
“We here rise up to state together and in a clear unambiguous manner that Al Quds (Jerusalem) has been, will be eternally the capital of the state of Palestine."
Kremlin Does Not Share Turkey’s Stance on Israel
“We are aware of it but it is not in line with our position. Russia’s position on Jerusalem and the Middle Eastern settlement is well known,"
Erdogan Says US Finished as Peacemaker for Israel, Palestinian Authority
Erdogan called on world powers to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of “Palestine” and said President Trump should reverse his decision.
Turkey Arrests More Than 1,200 in Past Week
Ankara has also been gradually slowing down its agreed-upon normalization of the diplomatic relationship between Turkey and Israel.
Putin Aide: Turkey Made Down Payment on S-400 Systems
The deal, estimated at $2.5 billion, has caused concern among Turkey’s NATO allies, who argued that the Russian system is incompatible with NATO's.
Kurds Vote ‘Yes’ on Independence from Iraq, Turkey Threatens Israel
“If Israel does not reconsider its support for Kurdish independence, Turkey will not be able to take many steps we would have with Israel, too."
Feds Charging Former Turkish Minister for Laundering Millions of Iranian $$ in US
President Trump's close associate Rudy Giuliani, who is the attorney representing one of the accused in this case, has met with Turkish President Erdogan to discuss getting the entire case dismissed.
Messianic Panic? Erdogan Urging Planet’s Muslims to ‘Protect Al-Aqsa’
'Those who are able to should visit Al-Aqsa. For those who cannot visit Al-Aqsa should send aid to our brothers there,' Erdogan said.
Turkey’s Energy Minister to Visit Israel By Year’s End [video]
“We want to build a pipeline stretching from Israel to Turkey in order to able to export natural gas from Israel to Turkey."
Trump Looks On as Erdogan Maligns Exiled Opponent, Kurdish Rebels
The Turks are afraid of any show of Kurdish might, because they are in the midst of a campaign to repress their own Kurdish citizens.
Erdogan Encourages Turkish Tourism to ‘Racist,’ ‘Discriminatory’ Israel
Israel is trying to avoid yet another clash with Erdogan, so they sent him a message of sharp rebuke and they're hope that'll be the end of it.
German Jewish Leader Condemns Erdogan’s ‘Nazi’ Slur Against Chancellor
Schuster said that by comparing Merkel with the Nazis Erdogan willfully ignored reral, current manifestations of anti-Semitism.
Turkey Bars Dutch Ambassador, Suspends Ties
This week's clash comes against the background of a Dutch general elections pitting an anti-Muslim candidate against the incumbent prime minister.
Merkel Protests Erdogan’s Comparing Germany to Nazi Germany
'There is absolutely no reason to allow ourselves to be reproached over this,' a German government spokesman said.
Turkey’s President Condemns Jewish Building in Judea, Samaria
Turkey's president accuses Israel of "absolute provocation" against the Palestinian Authority with building in Judea and Samaria.