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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 465

Istanbul

Illustrative: A Turkish police car in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 9, 2017. (OZAN KOSE / AFP)
August 19, 2024, 12:11 pm
Arab Israeli killed, another injured in shooting in Istanbul
Police say the victim was a businessman; a gun with a silencer was left at the scene
By AP
Pro-Hamas demonstrators take part in a rally to protest the killing of the Hamas terror group's leader Ismail Haniyeh, following evening prayers in Fatih district of Istanbul on July 31, 2024. (Kemal Aslan/AFP)
August 1, 2024, 6:51 am
Pro-Hamas march held in Istanbul after Erdogan slams ‘perfidious’ killing of Haniyeh
Demonstrators send ‘greetings to the resistance in Gaza,’ burn Israeli flag and hold up posters with images of Palestinian terror chief, who Turkish leader calls ‘my brother’
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Firefighters work after a fire broke out at a nightclub in Istanbul, Turkey, April 2, 2024. (IHA via AP)
April 2, 2024, 7:33 pm
At least 29 dead as blaze rips through apartment block in Istanbul
Fire broke out during construction work in below-ground nightclub situated underneath 16-story residential building
By AFP
A screenshoot from video footage taken from a CCTV camera, shows two masked men holding guns inside Santa Maria Church in Istanbul, Turkey, January 28, 2024. (IHA via AP)
January 29, 2024, 12:58 pm
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly shooting at Istanbul church
Group says it carried out attack on ‘gathering of Christian unbelievers during their polytheistic ceremony’; two gunmen arrested
By ROBERT BADENDIECK
Turkish police officers stand guard in a cordoned off area outside the Santa Maria church after a shooting, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
January 28, 2024, 3:21 pm
Worshiper shot dead in targeted attack on church in Istanbul
Country’s interior minister says manhunt launched to catch attackers; motive of shooting unclear, but Istanbul mayor says gunmen only fired at victim
By Agencies
Thousands demonstrate against Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, January 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
January 1, 2024, 4:15 pm
Amid New Years celebrations, pro-Palestinian protesters rally across globe
Tens of thousands flood streets in Istanbul calling out ‘murderer’ Israel, decry killing of Turkish soldier by Kurdish militants in Iraq; protester sets off smoke bomb at NYC mall
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Palestinians wave the national flag during a demonstration in the city of Ramallah, in the West Bank on October 18, 2023. (YURI CORTEZ / AFP)
October 18, 2023, 6:34 pm
Protesters across Middle East blame Israel for Gaza hospital blast, despite evidence
Rallies held in numerous locations amid calls for ‘day of rage’ over explosion that Israel insists was caused by Palestinian rocket; embassies in Egypt, Morocco evacuated
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Uskudar American Academy is one of Istanbul's most prestigious private schools. (Wikipedia via JTA)
March 16, 2023, 7:38 pm
Students at Istanbul school perform Nazi salute in soccer game against Jewish school
Students from Üsküdar American Academy, considered one of city’s most elite, deliver the gesture at game as a taunt following goals by Ulus team; Turkish authorities taking action
By David I. Klein
Interior of the Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey. (courtesy, Turkish Jewish community)
February 6, 2023, 10:38 pm
Turkey arrests 15 IS members who allegedly plotted to target Istanbul synagogues
Local police say Khorasan Province leadership of Islamic State ordered suspects to take action against Swedish and Dutch missions, Jewish and Christian houses of worship
By David I. Klein
People walk on the Metro Bridge in Istanbul on January 24, 2023. (OZAN KOSE/AFP)
January 30, 2023, 12:15 pm
US warns citizens of ‘imminent’ terror threat to synagogues, churches in Istanbul
State Department advisory urges caution around areas frequented by Westerners, fearing retaliation for recent Quran desecrations in Europe
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu delivers a speech for his supporters during a protest in front of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in Istanbul on December 15, 2022, after a Turkish court sentenced him to more than two years jail and banned him from politics ahead of next year's presidential election. (Yasin AKGUL / AFP)
December 17, 2022, 5:17 pm
Erdogan claims he had no role in conviction of Istanbul opposition mayor
Ekrem Imamoglu to be barred from running in next election over ‘insulting public official’; US, Germany express disappointment, slam ‘harsh blow for democracy’
By AFP
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu joins his supporters as they gather in front of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality during a protest in Istanbul, after a Turkish court sentenced him to nearly three years jail in a politically charged trial, on December 14, 2022. (Yasin AKGUL/AFP)
December 14, 2022, 11:20 pm
Istanbul’s opposition mayor barred from politics over ‘insult’ to regime officials
Though Ekrem Imamoglu unlikely to face jail time, court ruling disqualifies him from political office — preventing challenge to Erdogan for presidency
By Dmitry Zaks
A woman leaves a flower at a memorial at the scene of Sunday's explosion on Istanbul's popular pedestrian Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, Nov. 14, 2022 (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
November 20, 2022, 8:51 am
Turkey strikes Kurdish targets in Syria and Iraq after deadly Istanbul bombing
Ankara has blamed the PKK for bombing in central Istanbul last week that killed six people and wounded 81
By AFP
Illustrative: Turkish police seen in Ankara, Turkey, June 29, 2021. (AP Photo/ Burhan Ozbilici)
November 17, 2022, 10:15 am
Suspect linked to deadly Istanbul bombing detained in Syria
Man codenamed ‘Husam’ apprehended by Turkish police in Azaz, currently under the control of the Ankara-backed Syrian opposition, bringing number of arrests in case to 51
By AP
Screen capture from video showing the arrest of a Syrian woman as a suspect in a bomb attack in Istanbul, Turkey, November 14. (Twitter. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 14, 2022, 6:30 pm
Kurdish groups deny involvement in deadly Turkey bombing after suspect arrested
Turkish security says Syrian suspect confessed to being an agent of outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party; minister pans US condolence message
By Agencies
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