The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ankara/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Ankara | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ankara/ 32 32 Turkish police storm opposition party’s offices, fire tear gas and rubber bullets https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-police-storm-opposition-partys-offices-fire-tear-gas-and-rubber-bullets/ Sun, 24 May 2026 13:04:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829414 CHP chair Ozgur Ozel was ousted by an appeals court that many say was aimed at neutralizing the party ahead of the next election

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]]> ‘Zionist Robbie Williams’ has Istanbul concert canceled over safety concerns https://www.timesofisrael.com/zionist-robbie-williams-istanbul-concert-canceled-over-safety-concerns/ Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:38:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3656887 UK pop star says move 'beyond our control' as local authorities nix performance, scheduled for Oct. 7, after pro-Palestinian activists protest, call for him to be kicked out of Turkey

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]]> Genocide recognized? Netanyahu’s words stir old wounds in Jerusalem’s Armenian Quarter https://www.timesofisrael.com/genocide-recognized-netanyahus-words-stir-old-wounds-in-jerusalems-armenian-quarter/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 05:02:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3629674 As PM breaks precedent on Ottoman-era massacre, community members question his motives, and say his off-the-cuff comments fall short of official government recognition

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]]> Israel confirms talks with Turkey on Syria aimed at preserving ‘security stability’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-confirms-talks-with-turkey-on-syria-aimed-at-preserving-security-stability/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:55:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3524716&preview=true&preview_id=3524716 Jerusalem said to reject any change in deployment of foreign forces on Syrian territory, and in particular the establishment of Turkish bases in Palmyra

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]]> Israel and Turkey hold Syria deconfliction talks to avoid military clash https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-and-turkey-hold-syria-deconfliction-talks-to-avoid-military-clash/ Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:32:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3524447 Israeli source confirms talks after recent airstrikes on Turkish-scouted sites; Netanyahu says Israel seeks no confrontation but will defend itself; US and Azerbaijan offer to mediate

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]]> Attackers kill 4, injure 14 at Turkish Aerospace Industries HQ https://www.timesofisrael.com/attackers-kill-4-injure-14-at-turkish-aerospace-industries-hq/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:06:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3403580 Officials say incident was a terror attack; identity of perpetrators not yet clear

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]]> Turkish lawmakers draw blood in parliament brawl https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-lawmakers-draw-blood-in-parliament-brawl/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:17:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3355987 Female lawmaker struck after opposition representative calls Erdogan's ruling party a 'terrorist organization' during debate on jailed colleague

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]]> Nearly 1,000 arrested as Turkey cracks down on Kurdish group after suicide blast https://www.timesofisrael.com/nearly-1000-arrested-as-turkey-cracks-down-on-kurdish-group-after-suicide-blast/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:31:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3110921 55 detainees suspected of being part of 'intelligence structure' of outlawed PKK, another 928 held for firearms offences in related sweeps across country, minister says

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]]> Turkish jets strike Kurds in northern Iraq after Ankara suicide bombing https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkish-jets-strike-kurds-in-northern-iraq-after-ankara-suicide-bombing/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:22:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109909 Defense ministry says 20 sites hit, several people 'neutralized' after rebel group claims attack on government building; Erdogan pushes Syria buffer zone plan in parliament speech

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]]> Suicide bomber detonates device in Turkish capital, wounding 2 police officers https://www.timesofisrael.com/suicide-bomber-detonates-device-in-turkish-capital-wounding-2-police-officers/ Sun, 01 Oct 2023 08:37:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3109353 Second assailant is killed in a shootout; Interior Ministry says bomber attacked outside building housing general security directorate

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]]> Hosting Herzog in landmark visit, Erdogan lauds ‘turning point’ in relations https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-meets-erdogan-in-landmark-visit-as-israel-and-turkey-attempt-detente/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:50:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2719873 With Israel, Turkey attempting détente, Israeli president tours Ankara, wishes for a 'safer and more stable world'; Israeli anthem plays in Ankara for first time since 2008

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]]> Herzog lands in Turkey to ‘restart relations’ as Jerusalem-Ankara ties warm https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-set-for-lightning-turkey-trip-as-jerusalem-ankara-thaw-warms-up/ Wed, 09 Mar 2022 03:39:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2718852 President making first high-level state visit to country in over a decade, in major step toward taking ties out of deep freeze, but distrust remains after years of bad blood

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]]> Turkey ‘disappointed’ by Kosovo’s move to recognize Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-disappointed-by-kosovos-move-to-recognize-israel/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 10:28:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2382586 'Even the thought by Kosovo officials of taking such a step -- which is a clear violation of international law -- is disappointing,' Ankara says

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]]> Turkey to supply Israel with coronavirus protective equipment – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-to-supply-israel-with-coronavirus-protective-equipment-report/ Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:08:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2280485 Jerusalem denies Turkish claims of humanitarian assistance and connection of aid to Palestinians, says deal purely commercial

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]]> Turkey puts lecturer, students on trial for taking part in LGBT pride march https://www.timesofisrael.com/turkey-puts-lecturer-students-on-trial-for-taking-part-in-lgbt-pride-march/ Tue, 12 Nov 2019 15:09:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2181696 Parade has been held annually since 2011, but university banned it this year; police used pepper spray, plastic bullets and tear gas to disperse it

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