Turkey

About 20 vessels are reportedly gathering in Marmaris, raising Israeli concern that a new Gaza flotilla could lead to a less peaceful naval confrontation

After the Israeli Navy seized 21 boats near Crete, the IDF released about 170 activists at a Greek port. Two flotilla leaders were brought to Israel to face trial as the military braces for another convoy leaving Turkey.

Agents stopped an Iranian-born California businesswoman moments before her flight to Turkey, alleging she arranged sales of bombs, drones, and millions of rifle rounds from Iran to Sudan; if convicted, she could face up to 20 years in prison.

After a wave of reported missile and drone strikes hitting civilian targets, foreign ministers meeting in Riyadh issued a blistering joint statement condemning Iran, backing the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, and urging an emergency UN session.

Islamist groups circulated her details and pressed prosecutors before U.S.-backed diplomacy secured her release via third country

Ynet reports Istanbul-based dual-national soldier publicly exposed after IDF discloses 112 Turkish citizens serving in military

What began as a jealous rivalry between two shopkeepers spiraled into violence, siege, and a dramatic rescue that became known as the Purim of the Bandits.

Detention in central Istanbul highlights Turkey’s use of president-insult laws as Israeli officials work quietly for her release

Over 500,000 people march to the Galata Bridge in freezing weather, with civil groups and organizers calling for an end to the war in Gaza

At a Jerusalem summit, Israel’s prime minister frames the trilateral partnership as a response to terrorism, regional instability and growing geopolitical pressure

Security officials say the operation was run from Turkey by an Israeli citizen working for Hamas

Israeli soccer player Sagiv Yehezkel was expelled from his Turkish team after accusations of inciting hatred and has now returned to Israel. American commentator Ben Shapiro responded to the controversy.

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