Israel is increasingly worried about Turkey’s policies in Syria and its expanding influence in the Middle East. A significant council meeting took place among Israeli defense ministers and military leaders to discuss these issues, marking a first at this level….
Israeli officials express fears regarding the potential expansion of Turkish influence in Syria, which could position Ankara as a significant adversary to Iran following the regime change of Bashar al-Assad. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a security meeting to…
Nikos Meletis discusses why Donald Trump’s remarks about 2,000 years of Turkish rights in Syria do not favor Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The report also covers Turkey’s military exercise and threats against Kurds, featuring insights from journalist Giannis Mandalidis….
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has warned of a potential cross-border operation into northeastern Syria targeting the Kurdish militia YPG unless it meets Turkey’s demands. He stated that the new Syrian leadership must address the issue. Turkey considers the YPG…
On New Year’s Day, over 400 Islamist organizations held a significant rally in Istanbul supporting Palestine. The event, organized under the auspices of the Turkish Youth Foundation (TUGVA), featured Bilal Erdoğan, the son of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who expressed…
Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged for a revival of Turkey-EU relations, echoing the pre-Nicolas Sarkozy era of cooperation. He emphasized the need for Turkey’s inclusion in European strategic discussions to strengthen Europe’s security. Fidan criticized the politicization of Turkey’s…
In a recent meeting, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew expressed gratitude to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for initiating the reopening of the Theological School of Halki, closed for 52 years. Erdoğan promised to expedite the necessary procedures, although nationalists in Turkey…
On December 26, 2024, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara to discuss the situation of Christians in Syria. The Patriarch urged Erdoğan to use his influence to ensure the safety of Christians and other…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Kurdish fighters in Syria must either surrender their weapons or face grave consequences. Erdoğan emphasized Turkey’s commitment to countering terrorism linked to Kurdish groups, asserting that they pose no future role in Syria….
Turkey’s Minister of Transport, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, announced plans for Ankara and the new Syrian regime to sign an agreement delineating their maritime jurisdiction zones. The announcement follows a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, during which Uraloglu outlined…
The Turkish Minister of Transport, Abdulqadir Uraloglu, announced that Turkey and the new Syrian regime are set to sign an agreement delineating their maritime jurisdictions. This statement follows a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Turkish Foreign…
During a Cabinet meeting, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated Turkey’s unwavering commitment to the territorial integrity of Syria and vowed to support the Syrian people in their struggle. He condemned the Kurdish militia YPG, linking it to terrorism, and…
