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Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Jordan / Saudi Arabia / Egypt

Israel Blocks Saudi-Led, High-Level Visit to Ramallah from Six Countries

By Mike Wagenheim - JNS

“Israel will not cooperate with such moves aimed at harming it and its security,” an Israeli official told reporters.

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

Turkish Jew Arrested for Visiting Israel

By Etgar Lefkovits - JNS

Umut Ataseven, wo is a freelance blogger for a Turkish paper, was in Israel as a tourist on April 6-12.

Terrorism / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Gaza / Hamas / Qatar / Government / Turkey / Egypt

Qatar, Turkey Expected to Take in Bulk of Arab Terrorists Released as Part of Ceasefire

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

In Egypt, the released terrorists were welcomed by representatives of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Israel / Syria / Turkey / Kurds / Kurdistan

Erdoğan Warns Israel, US: ‘Get Your Hands Off Syria’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"Israel and all others attacking in Syria must end their aggressive actions at once," the Turkish president said.

News Briefs / Turkey / Obituaries

Turkish Chief Rabbi Dead at 84

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Rabbi Ishak Haleva would be remembered as "a great leader and educator."

Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

At Anti-Israel Rally, Erdoğan’s Son says Gaza Will Win

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Tens of thousands of Turks attended the protest in Istanbul on New Year's Day.

Terrorism / Israel / Iran / Turkey

Iranian Abduction Plot Against Israeli Journalist in Turkey Foiled

By Sveta Listratov

“It’s terrifying to think how close they came to carrying this out.”

Analysis

Turkish-Orchestrated Attacks on Kurds Threaten Israeli Interests Too

By Yaakov Lappin

Military action against the Kurds in northern and eastern Syria threatens a U.S. ally that could prevent future Iranian arms smuggling.

Terrorism / Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish National’s Attack in Jerusalem Draws Attention to ‘Jihad Tourism’ Trend

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There is a surge in reports of Turks participating in disturbances on the Temple Mount. It is widely believed that these individuals are backed by the Turkish government and institutions.

Israel / The Environment

Israeli Scholars: Dead Sea Study Suggests ‘Valid’ Earthquake Forecast

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Prior to earthquakes, electromagnetic radiation decreases in volume but become more intense, the researchers wrote.

Turkey

Netanyahu Accuses Turkish President of Committing Genocide Against the Kurds in Response to Hitler Comparison

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“Erdogan... is committing genocide against the Kurds and... holds the world record for imprisoning journalists who oppose his regime."

News Briefs / Turkey / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli Arabs Arrested in Turkey on Terror Charges Wanted to ‘Liberate’ Temple Mount

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

During their stay in Turkey, Janid and Bichon underwent physical and military training, including instruction in the use of firearms, as they prepared to “liberate” the Al-Aqsa Mosque Jerusalem.

Israel At War: Iron Swords / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Turkey

Erdogan: Israel will Soon be Destroyed

By Charles Bybelezer

"You can have as many nuclear bombs as you want, but you're on your way out," said Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Israel / Israel At War: Iron Swords / Hamas / News Briefs / Turkey

Israel Reassessing Turkey Ties Over Erdoğan’s Pro-Hamas Stance

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The Turkish president called Hamas a "liberation group fighting to protect its lands.”

Hamas / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Islamic Jihad

Palestinian Authority, Hamas Hold ‘Unity Talks’ in Turkey

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Abbas and Haniyeh met together with Erdoğan behind closed doors, according to the Turkish leader’s office.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey / North African States / Cyprus / Greece

Netanyahu Delays Trips to Cyprus, Turkey Following Surgery

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Netanyahu underwent a cardiac pacemaker implantation procedure at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan overnight Saturday.

Turkey / "Peace" Process / Normalization / Abraham Accords

Netanyahu to Visit Turkey, First Premier to do so Since 2008

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Turkey will also host Palestinian Authority chief Mahmoud Abbas, who will fly to Ankara on July 25.

Jewish / History / Turkey

Turkish Authorities Recover 1,100-Year-Old Tanach from Smugglers

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A photo from the 28-page, Hebrew manuscript shows the end of the book of Joshua and the beginning of Judges.

IDF & Security / Iran / Turkey

Turkey Busts Mossad Cell Working Against Iran

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Eleven members of a 15-strong team were reportedly detained.

Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish Aid Agency Returns to Jerusalem to Undermine Israeli Sovereignty

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

TIKA says it seeks to “strengthen the Palestinian steadfastness in Jerusalem.”

Analysis

What Does Turkey’s Election Mean for Israel?

By Shimon Sherman

If Kilicdaroglu wins, it is potentially threatening to Israel due to his political partners.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey

Shin Bet Busts Hamas Students Terror Ring Run Out of Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Four students from the PA arrested for planning terrorist attacks against Israel.

Syria / News Briefs / Turkey / The Environment

Syrian Refugees in Turkish Earthquake Shocked to Be Treated by Israelis

By Pesach Benson / TPS

There were many Syrian refugees in Turkey that needed medical aid, which Israel provided.

Turkey / Abu Ali Express

Israel Has 2nd Largest Rescue Team in Turkey

By Abu Ali Express

Israel has brought the 2nd largest rescue team to Turkey from all the countries in the world.

Israel / Turkey / The Environment

Israeli Rescue Team Using New Technique to Rescue Turkish Earthquake Survivor

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The team is now digging underneath the building with the plan to reach the man by drilling upwards.

Syria

Syria in the Shadow of the Disaster – ‘The Bet on Iran was a Disaster for the Syrians’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

On social networks, people can see photos in which the skies of Syria are seen to be free of air traffic while thousands of flights take off and land in Turkish territories.

Terrorism / Turkey

Turkey Foils ISIS Plot to Bomb Embassies, Attack Synagogues and Churches

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Authorities busted a cell of 15 terrorists who may have received instructions from ISIS-K.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey / Palestinian Authority / Islamists / Islamic Jihad / PFLP

Lone Wolf Arab Terrorists Inspired by Islamist Incitement

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Who's who of the Islamic inciters, inspirers, funders and terror-supporters.

Terrorism / Turkey

US Warns of Terror Threats to Religious Sites in Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

There are imminent threats by terrorists against churches, synagogues and diplomatic missions in Istanbul and locations in Turkey.

Turkey / Jerusalem

Turkish Charity Group Vows to Prevent Israel’s ‘Judaization’ of Jerusalem

By Pesach Benson / TPS

The Turkish Heritage Association, “Miratna” is part of the Muslim Brotherhood and is one of several Turkish charity groups working to undermine Israeli sovereignty in eastern Jerusalem.

Israel / Turkey

26 Turkish Citizens Illegally in Israel, Detained for Deportation

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Six of the Turks infiltrated into Israel over the Jordanian border.

Gaza / Hamas

Ismail Haniyeh’s Son Draws Scorn for Life of Luxury As Gazans Scrape By

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

“Maaz Haniyeh was forced to leave the comfortable life in the Gaza Strip and embark on the difficult and arduous resistance missions in the streets of Turkey and in its hotels.”

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Turkey

Turkish Authorities Arrest Suspects ‘Spying on Palestinians for Mossad’

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Hamas openly maintains an active headquarters on Turkish soil, which it uses to orchestrate and fund terrorist activity in Judea and Samaria.

Terrorism / Syria / Turkey / Kurds / Kurdistan

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party Tells TPS: ‘We Had Nothing to do with the Attack in Istanbul’

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

An official in the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) denied that the organization had anything to do with Sunday’s terrorist bombing in Istanbul.

Turkey

Turkey Appoints New Ambassador to Israel

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Sakir Ozkan Torunlar previously served as Ankara’s consul general in Jerusalem between 2010 and 2013.

Government / Turkey

In First Since 2008, Israeli Prime Minister and Turkish President Meet

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Lapid thanked Erdoğan for the recent intelligence cooperation and the thwarting of Iran’s attempts to carry out terrorist attacks against Israelis on Turkish soil this past year.

Travel / Palestinian Authority / Photo of the Day

Ticket to Fly

By Jewish Press Staff

Palestinian Authority Arabs fly through Eliat's Ramon Airport.

Terrorism / Hamas / Turkey

From Turkey, Hamas Gives Fresh Push to Terrorism Infrastructure in Jerusalem

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas’ headquarters in Turkey is engaged in working to establish terrorist infrastructure in eastern Jerusalem.

IDF & Security / Iran

Israeli Experts: Iran Frustrated, ‘Counting Their Dead’, Seeking Revenge

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Chief Commander of the IRGC Hossein Salami said last month that the IRGC will avenge the deaths of its members.

Israel / Politics / Turkey

After 15 Years, Turkish Foreign Minister Visits Israel

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The relations between Israel and Turkey have been sour for years as Erdoğan and his Islamist ruling party have drawn the country toward the Muslim Brotherhood and have espoused anti-Israel Islamic ideas, and even anti-Semitic notions.

Israel / Turkey / Business and Economy

Turkey Says Gas Pipeline with Israel Not Likely Any Time Soon

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said that he was “very, very hopeful” about energy cooperation with Israel.

Government / Turkey

Israel’s President Herzog Takes Off for Historic Visit to Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Certainly at a time when the international order is being shaken, it is good and proper that stability and partnership be maintained in our region,” says Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Terrorism / Gaza / Turkey

Turkey to Expel Members of Hamas’ Military Wing – Report

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Hamas will be able continue their "political" activities in Turkey.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Hamas / Turkey / Jerusalem

Hamas Old City Terrorist Reportedly Traveled to Turkey Multiple Times for Instructions

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Fadi Abu Skhaydam reportedly met with senior Hamas operatives on Turkish soil and received instructions from them.

Headline / Israel / Travel / Turkey

Israeli Couple Freed from Turkish Captivity, Return Home

By Jewish Press News Desk

The couple were arrested by Turkey for taking a picture during their vacation.

Israel / Turkey

Israel Dispatches Senior Diplomat to Help In Release of Couple Held Captive in Turkey

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Israel has not out ruled at this stage the possibility that the arrest has a political background to it, with Turkey trying to leverage the incident for its diplomatic purposes.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey

PM Bennett: Israeli Couple Arrested in Turkey ‘Not Working on Behalf of Any Israeli Agency’

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

The two were arrested a week ago after taking photos of Erdogan’s residence from the Çamlıca Tower in Istanbul.

Israel / News Briefs / Turkey

Israel ‘Recognizes the Terrible Suffering and Tragedy of the Armenian People’

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

The State of Israel has yet to officially recognize the mass killing of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire in 1915 during World War I as genocide.

Israel / Turkey

Turkey Ready to Resume Exchange of Ambassadors with Israel, says Ankara Official

By Israel Hayom

The main point of contention between the two former allies remains the presence of senior Hamas officials on Turkish soil.

Israel / Turkey / Business and Economy

Erdoğan Confidant Proposes Israel-Turkey Maritime Deal that Cuts out Cyprus

By Israel Hayom

Former Turkish Admiral Cihat Yayci is proposing a bilateral agreement on the countries' shared exclusive economic zones which would leave Israeli ally Cyprus in the lurch • Israeli official: Any proposal that comes at the expense of Cyprus is a non-starter.

News Briefs / Turkey

Turkey Extends Gas Exploration in Disputed Greek, Cypriot Waters

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

After the “Oruç Reis” survey vessel returned to the eastern Mediterranean, countries criticized the move.

Turkey / Saudi Arabia

Burgeoning Saudi Boycott Driving Turks Crazy – Penalty for Opposing the Peace Agreements?

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

There has been an ongoing fierce conflict between the Saudis and the Turks due to the latter’s support of the Muslim Brotherhood and following the struggle for hegemony over the Sunni camp in the Middle East.

Qatar / News Briefs / Turkey / Gulf States / UAE

UAE Official: Turkish Base in Qatar an ‘Emergency’ that Destabilizes the Region

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The UAE and other Arab Gulf states have boycotted Qatar since 2017 and have demanded that it close the base.

Gaza / Hamas / Coronavirus

Top Hamas Official Enters Quarantine After Testing Positive for COVID-19

By Israel Hayom

Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri is believed to have contracted the disease while meeting with Fatah officials in Turkey as part of reconciliation efforts between the two groups.

US / Global / News Briefs

US Announces Partial Lifting of 33-Year-Old Arms Embargo on Cyprus

By Jackson Richman / JNS

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin called the move “long overdue,” insisting that “Cyprus is a new hot spot. Cyprus is our ally. Those threatening Cyprus are not.”

News Briefs / Turkey / Germany

Germany Tries to Calm Rising Greece-Turkey Tensions in Eastern Mediterranean

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Athens and Ankara are holding naval exercises in the area amid an ongoing dispute over energy resources.

Hamas / Turkey

Erdoğan Hosts Hamas Leaders, Including ‘Designated Terrorist’ with $5 Million Bounty

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

Saleh al-Arouri, who attended the meeting in Istanbul, calls his organization’s abduction and murder of three Israeli teens in 2014 a “heroic operation.”

US / Turkey

Report: Congress has Secretly Blocked US Arms Sales to Turkey for Years

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

“Turkey must reverse course on this destabilizing action to renew the United States’ confidence in our defense relationship,” according to Michael McCaul (R-Texas).

Israel / Turkey / International Conflicts

Israel Following Turkey’s Actions in Cyprus’ Waters Closely, Supports Greece

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

Greece, Israel, and Cyprus have established an alliance to counter Turkey. Greece and Cyprus are historic adversaries of Turkey.

Turkey / Islamists / Jerusalem

Turkey Opens New Islamic Center Near Western Wall

By Israel Hayom

The center, reportedly known as the “Khan Abu Khadija,” was renovated by the Turkish government aid organization TIKA, which has been investing heavily in eastern Jerusalem in recent years.

Gaza / Hamas / Coronavirus

Sources: Hamas Involved in Embezzlement of Donations Meant for Gaza’s Residents

By Baruch Yedid / TPS

Residents of the Gaza Strip are complaining that donations collected on their behalf in Arab countries are not reaching them, and even as the economic hardship in the Strip intensifies Hamas is not transferring budgets from its funds to deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Terrorism / Israel / Hamas / Turkey

Hamas in Turkey Targeted Nir Barkat for Assassination, Jerusalem's Former Mayor Calls for US Sanctions Against Turkey

By Arye Green / TPS

Turkey provides a home for Hamas and allows Hamas to plot terror attacks against Israel from its territory.

Turkey

Report: Turkish Navy Ships Force Israeli Research Vessel to Leave Cypriot Waters

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

"The Turks are trying to show that they are boss, and this is very worrying,” senior Israeli officials said according to Israeli media.

Terrorism / Israel / The Courts

ICC Again Rejects Petition to Probe Israel for War Crimes in 2010 Mavi Marmara Incident

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

This is the third time the ICC has turned down a request to investigate Israel for alleged war crimes committed during the Mavi Marmara incident.

US / News Briefs / Turkey

Pompeo: Trump ‘Fully Prepared’ to Use Military Action Against Turkey

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

While America prefers “peace to war,” says U.S. secretary of state, “kinetic or military action” against NATO ally Turkey is on the table in connection with the crisis in northern Syria.

Turkey

US Warns Turkey Against Incursion into Syria

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper: Any unilateral action against Syria by Turkey is “unacceptable” and would be stopped.

Featured / IDF & Security / News Briefs / Turkey / Photo of the Day

Watch: Israeli Commandos Rescue Ship in Distress

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

A foreign trade ship sailing from Turkey that was docking off Israel’s northern shore sent a message of distress.

Antisemitism / Turkey

Synagogue in Izmir, Turkey, Targeted by Firebomb

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

A man threw a Molotov cocktail onto the sidewalk outside Beth Israel Synagogue; no damage was reported.

Featured / Palestinian Authority / Judea & Samaria

Arabs Express Rage and Frustration After Israel Refuses to Renew TIPH Mandate in Hebron

By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency

TIPH officials have been caught attacking Jews and Jewish property in Hebron, as well as violating their mandate.

Israel / News Briefs / Business and Economy / China

Israel Restricts Airport Tender to NATO Members, and in the Process Cuts Out China

By Jewish News Syndicate (JNS)

The move by Israel comes amid growing international concern over Chinese involvement in construction projects and the fallout from its trade war with the United States.

Featured / Israel / On Campus / Education / Archaeology

Blue Eyed Blondes Invaded Israel 6,500 Years Ago: DNA Study

By JNi.Media

"This study of 22 individuals is one of the largest ancient DNA studies carried out from a single archaeological site, and by far the largest ever reported in the Near East."

US / Turkey / Business and Economy

Turkey May Lose $1.5 Billion Sale to Pakistan Due to Trump's Sanctions

By JNi.Media

The problem is related to the US-made parts for which Turkish Aerospace Industries would need US export licenses in order to carry out the deal.

Turkey / Science and Tech

Turkey to Launch Own Space Agency

By JNi.Media

The Space Group Command of the Turkish Air Force, which is also in the design stage, will operate the spaceport when it is completed.

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Syria / The Courts / Israeli Arabs / ISIS

Israeli-Arab Man Indicted For Joining ISIS In Syria After Crossing Border With Paraglider

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

In October 2015 Salah was successful in taking off and gliding across the border, avoiding Syrian fire shot in his direction along the way.

The Walter Bingham File

Talking Turkey: Erdogan's Hypocrisy - The Walter Bingham File

By Israel News Talk Radio

All about Turkey's leadership, and a bit about Prince William of Britain.

Headline / IDF & Security / Syria / Iran / Lebanon / Hezbollah / Russia

Liberman, in Moscow, Thanks Russia for ‘Understanding’ Israel Security Needs

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

Russia is widely believed to have agreed not to interfere with Israeli military action taken against Iranian forces and Iranian-backed Hezbollah fighters in Syria.

Israel on My Mind

Camel Milk and Spiders - Israel On My Mind

By Israel News Talk Radio

Camel milk and the mating habits of certain spiders.

Headline / Politics / Iran / Turkey

Erdoğan Renews Attacks, But Veteran Diplomat Stresses Long-Term Interests in Turkey Dispute

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

“You don’t get to choose your partners. My approach to diplomacy is to keep focusing on your goals."

From Jerusalem with Love

China Iran and Turkey - From Jerusalem With Love

By Israel News Talk Radio

Orly brings on Radio Veteran Keven Cohen from The Point 100.7FM to get his take on the current affairs in the united states and its relationships abroad.

The Tamar Yonah Show

Is Turkey A Threat to Israel - The Tamar Yonah Show

By Israel News Talk Radio

Turkey also brazenly called Israel a terror state and our Prime Minister a terrorist.

The Tamar Yonah Show

Open Mic Talk-Back - The Tamar Yonah Show

By Israel News Talk Radio

Opening the phone for listeners to call in as they talk 'Turkey', and Russia, and Gaza, etc

Beyond the Matrix

A Cauldron of Chaos | Analyzing The Politics of Terror - Beyond The Matrix

By Israel News Talk Radio

Why is Turkey still a member of NATO? From Turkey's incursion into Syria to ethnic cleansing in Sudan. Rod Bryant & Jerry Gordon take you Beyond the Matrix and bring you cutting edge news on the matter.

Headline / Antisemitism / Turkey / Diaspora / Judaism

'There's No Future in Turkey for Jews'

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

"The professor proposed he apply for a position at the Turkish defense ministry, but his CV was rejected because he is a Jew."

Syria / Kurds / Kurdistan

Kurdish Fighters Blow Up Turkish Tank [Video]

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkey has been attacking the Kurds in Afrin, in an attempt to drive them out of the region.

Israel on My Mind

Turkey Tips & Fat Shots - Israel On My Mind

By Israel News Talk Radio

Helpful diet tips as well as a new fat burning shot for those who overindulge.

Featured / Israel / US / Politics / Iran / Turkey / Iraq / International Conflicts / Kurds / Kurdistan

Abandoned by US, Kurds Surrender to Brutal Mid-East Math, Give Up Secession

By JNi.Media

The Trump Administration's urgent warnings against Kurdish independence convinced the Iranian-backed militias and the Iraqi government they had a green light from Washington to invade Kurdistan without fear of American intervention.

Politics / Iran / Turkey / Islamists / On Campus / Education / Aliyah / Geulah

Iranian Blogger Taking Hebrew Classes in Jewish Agency Ulpan

By JNi.Media

"The Jewish Agency, which has welcomed millions of Jews home to Israel, is proud to play a part in easing Neda’s integration into her country of refuge."

Featured / Travel / Turkey / Islamists / Jerusalem

Turkey's Erdoğan Promoting Tourism to Israel #ThyKudüseİndirimYap

By Jewish Press News Desk

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is calling on Muslims to visit the Al Aqsa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem in solidarity.

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