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IDF rescue team in Turkey, February 2023. Credit: IDF
February 8, 2023, 10:55 am
Israeli rescue teams save 10 from earthquake in Turkey, including 2-year-old
IDF emergency team said a 23-year-old woman was "rescued and returned to her fiancé," while Magen David Adom saved a child from the rubble.
By Jotam Confino in Israel
Police in Istanbul, Turkey
December 15, 2022, 9:28 am
Turkey arrests 44, claiming they are tied to Mossad
Turkey has used the claim of Mossad involvement to arrest others before. Last year, an Israeli couple spent eight days in Turkish jail for taking photos of Istanbul’s Dolmabahce palace.
By David I Klein (JTA)
Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz Photo by: Tal Shahar, Yediot Ahronot, Pool Via JINIPIX
November 13, 2020, 12:35 pm
Israel agrees to more co-operation with Cyprus and Greece amid Turkey tensions
Agreement comes after Defence Minister Benny Gantz visited the Cypriot capital of Nicosia
By Jewish News Reporter
Stone throwers on Temple Mount (2015)
July 31, 2018, 4:39 pm
Israel denies entry to 90 Turks who wanted to tour Islamic holy sites
Population and Immigration Ministry told the Israeli media that visas were forged stopping them from entering
By JTA
Ebru Ozkan speaking after release (Screenshot from YouTube)
July 31, 2018, 4:36 pm
Israel releases Turkish woman accused of terrorism in bid to free US pastor
Ebru Ozkan, 27, let go as Israel tries to secure the release of Andrew Brunson, a religious leader jailed for two years
By JTA
Israeli leader Netanyahu and Erdoğan have had major clashes in the past
May 16, 2018, 4:15 pm
Israel and Turkey exchange diplomatic barbs over Gaza deaths
Turkey expels the Israeli ambassador and asks the consul general in Istanbul to leave the country as Israel summons top Turkish diplomat
Benjamin Netanyahu
October 2, 2017, 3:31 pm
Netanyahu: Israel played no role in Kurdish independence vote
Prime Minister refutes claims made by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that Mossad had interfered in the referendum
By JTA
Israeli leader Netanyahu and Erdoğan have had major clashes in the past
September 27, 2017, 4:02 pm
Turkey’s Erdogan threatens Israel ties over backing for Kurdish state
Steps to normalise ties between the two states may be halted over Israel's backing for an independent Kurdistan
By JTA
Nada Amin
August 6, 2017, 9:13 pm
Israel offers asylum to Iranian journalist in Turkey who faces deportation
Minister Aryeh Deri offers writer Iran-born Neda Amin safety, as may face death if sent back to the Islamic Republic
By JTA
New Turkish envoy Eitan Na'eh (left) presenting his credentials to Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (right)
December 9, 2016, 9:57 am
New Turkish envoy on carrying Jerusalem’s hopes from London to Ankara
Eitan Na’eh speaks exclusively to Jewish News about the challenges of his new role in the Turkish capital
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
December 5, 2016, 11:08 am
Turkish president: Israel restricting Muslim worship
Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israeli legislation proposing a limit on the volume of the Muslim call to prayer
By JTA
September 21, 2016, 11:02 am
One wounded in shooting at Israeli embassy in Turkey
Attackers allegedly tried to break into the building in the Turkish capital with one assailant wounded
Israeli leader Netanyahu and Erdoğan have had major clashes in the past
August 22, 2016, 1:49 pm
Turkey condemns Israel for Gaza strikes
Israel's actions were criticised despite the newly-agreed reconciliation deal between the two countries
By Jewish News Reporter and JTA
Supporters of Turkey's president on the streets after the coup was put down by the government
July 18, 2016, 9:46 am
Netanyahu: Failed coup in Turkey won’t affect reconciliation
Israel's prime minister hopes the 'dramatic events' in Turkey since Friday wouldn't impact upon the patching up of relations
By Jewish News Reporter
Benjamin Netanyahu
June 29, 2016, 5:16 pm
Israel’s security cabinet approves reconciliation deal with Turkey
Benjamin Netanyahu faced some opposition to the deal but eventually passed it by 7-3 in his security cabinet
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