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Turkey closes border with Syria in response to widespread violence

Anti-Syrian violence has since spread across Turkey, with incidents taking place in the provinces of Hatay, Gaziantep, Konya, and Bursa, as well as in an Istanbul district.

By THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
03/07/2024

Erdogan says Turkey stands with Lebanon in light of tensions with Israel

Cross-border strains between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have been escalating in recent weeks, stoking fears of an all-out Israel-Hezbollah war.

By REUTERS
26/06/2024

Erdogan makes rare outreach to opposition in attempt to remain in power - analysis

The Turkish president is trying to seek cooperation to establish a new constitution after local election losses. He is reportedly set to meet the opposition leader in the coming days.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
13/06/2024

Erdogan: more than 1,000 Hamas members being treated in Turkish hospitals

A Turkish official later said Erdogan had "misspoke" and meant that Gazans more generally were being treated in Turkey.

By REUTERS
13/05/2024

Finance Minister Smotrich urges PM Benjamin Netanyahu to kick Turkey out of hostage deal talks

Finance Minister Smotrich urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove Turkey from ceasefire talks, citing Erdogan's antisemitism and threats to Israel's security.

Turkey's Erdogan: Israel's Netanyahu solely responsible for recent Middle East tensions

Turkish President Erdogan blames Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for escalating tensions in the Middle East, citing recent events including attacks and retaliation.

By REUTERS
16/04/2024

NATO needs to take punitive measures against Erdogan, here's why

Although the NATO Charter doesn’t provide a mechanism to expel a member state, it’s time for NATO to stop relying solely on political and diplomatic channels to address disagreements with Erdogan.

How will the local elections in Turkey affect the Middle East?

The vote was, in essence, a choice between an authoritarian religious party and parties representing a tradition of secular nationalism.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections

Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.

By REUTERS
01/04/2024
 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary

Battle for Istanbul: Mayor Imamoglu seeks to upend Erdogan's hold in pivotal local vote

Turkey's nationwide local elections are on Sunday. The top prize, Istanbul, is seen as a bellwether for the opposition’s chances of taking power away from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in four years.

By KRISTINA JOVANOVSKI/THE MEDIA LINE
28/03/2024
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