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Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters marched past the Peace Palace, housing the International Court of Justice, rear, demanding their government do more to halt Israel's campaign in Gaza, during a demonstration in The Hague, Netherlands, Sunday, June 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
September 29, 2026, 8:02 pm
The Netherlands is just a symptom of a widening global boycott against Israel
A year after the US forced a Gaza ceasefire, Israel’s international standing continues to plummet. The latest European restrictions threaten to exact a heavy economic toll
By Tal Schneider
Protesters hold placards reading 'Deniz Goktas, Let him be released!' during a demonstration in support of Turkish comedian Deniz Goktas, as he went on trial for insulting Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offenses, seen outside the Justice Palace courthouse in Istanbul on September 28, 2026. (YASIN AKGUL/AFP)
September 28, 2026, 7:15 pm
Court-jesting comedian convicted for Erdogan ‘insult,’ but freed pending appeal
After amusing with quick-witted defense during trial, Deniz Goktas found guilty of insulting president and ‘religious values,’ could be jailed for 19 months
By Fulya Ozerkan
US President Donald Trump attends a tea with first lady Melania Trump, China’s President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in the Red Room of the White House, September 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
September 26, 2026, 10:03 am
Trump rejects Iranian ceasefire proposal, reportedly plans to renew strikes after midterms
Iran official says plan would halt all hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days, but WSJ reports Trump sees a likelihood of renewing bombing campaign later in year
By Agencies, ToI Staff and Jacob Magid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a Starlink device during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, September 24, 2026. (Screenshot/United Nations via YouTube)
September 24, 2026, 11:53 pm
In fiery UN speech, Netanyahu blasts Iran, Qatar, Turkey, slams Gaza genocide accusation
PM calls genocide allegation ‘lie of the century,’ defends IDF’s morality, underplays settler violence; many envoys walk out before he starts; he doesn’t mention Saudis or Abraham Accords
By Lazar Berman
Illustrative: Turkish police officers in Istanbul in 2018 (OZAN KOSE/AFP)
September 19, 2026, 5:09 pm
Turkey says nine Israelis arrested amid crackdown on major investment fraud network
Authorities say network led by Israelis and others used multilingual call centers, fake profit reports and overseas crypto wallets to defraud victims worldwide; over 200 arrested
By ToI Staff
People run from the police during a march in support of transgender people during the LGBTQ Pride week, in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Dilara Acikgoz)
September 13, 2026, 10:12 pm
Dozens arrested as Turkish authorities launch crackdown on LGBTQ, HIV support groups
Turkey’s justice minister says 162 suspects, nine associations and 13 businesses under investigation in order to ‘protect children, the institution of the family’
By AP
From left, Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Saudi Arabia Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono and United Arab Emirates’ Foreign Minister Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar pose for a group photo prior their meeting to discuss the ceasefire and next steps for Gaza, in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
September 9, 2026, 8:53 pm
8 Muslim states, including UAE, call for countries to follow UK in sanctioning settlements
Joint statement also calls to implement Trump’s plan for Gaza and reiterates demand for Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital, saying it’s only ‘viable path’ to peace
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Palestinians ride on a truck loaded with food and humanitarian aid from the World Food Program, after it arrived in the northern Gaza Strip, June 16, 2025. (Jehad Alshrafi/AP)
September 6, 2026, 3:12 pm
8 Muslim-majority nations pan proposals by Katz, Ben Gvir promoting Gaza emigration
FMs of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, Indonesia and Pakistan warn ‘provocative’ statements will have ‘grave consequences,’ impact peace efforts
By Nava Freiberg and AFP
Motorbikes drive past a billboard depicting Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, center, handing the country’s flag to his son and successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, right, as the late revolutionary founder Ruhollah Khomeini stands at left, in a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, March 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
August 30, 2026, 5:13 pm
In letter, Iran’s Khamenei urges Gulf rulers to confront ‘real enemy’ US, Israel
Supreme leader urges cooperation, mutual defense between Muslim nations, suggests lack of unity left Palestinians ‘helpless’; Turkey, Saudis, Pakistan to meet on new defense accord
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Turkish vessels, aircraft, and rescue rafts are pictured off the port of Kyrenia in the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) in the north of the divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus on August 30, 2026 during search and rescue operations following a ferry capsizing. (Jewel SAMAD/AFP)
August 30, 2026, 5:09 pm
At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off Northern Cyprus
PM of Turkish-controlled area says 172 rescued after vessel began taking on water; videos shows people in life vests sitting on upturned hull
By Agencies
A general view of the Israeli drug company Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in Jerusalem on August 6, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Turkey’s antitrust watchdog launches probe of Teva over allegations of thwarting rivals
Investigation looking into whether Tel Aviv-based pharma giant engaged in misleading practices, making it more difficult for competitors to enter the market
By Sharon Wrobel
Decommissioned Syrian Air Force planes are seen at the Abu al-Duhur military airport, east of Idlib, following the takeover of the area by Syrian opposition fighters on December 7, 2024. (AP/Omar Albam)
August 24, 2026, 6:06 pm
Strike on Syrian airbase signals Israel’s growing unease with Turkey’s regional ambitions
Critics question why Ankara’s longstanding presence suddenly required force, but experts say Turkish military systems could threaten IDF freedom of action and help Erdogan expand his influence
By Stav Levaton
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani speaks in the Syrian capital Damascus on July 25, 2026. (LOUAI BESHARA/AFP)
August 23, 2026, 12:02 pm
Syrian FM urges Israel to seize ‘historic opportunity’ for bilateral relations
‘We do not trust Israel currently,’ top diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani says, but ‘Syria is extending its hand for understandings, peace, diplomacy’ with its neighbor
By TOM PERRY and Feras Dalatey
Times of Israel founding editor David Horovitz appears on Daily Briefing podcast with host Jessica Steinberg (Flash 90)
August 20, 2026, 2:41 pm
Daily Briefing Aug. 20: Israel risks opening a new front with strike deep in Syria
Tol editor David Horovitz discusses Netanyahu’s decision to face down Turkey in Syria, US-Israel differences on Gaza, Likud primary fallout and yet more new political parties
By Jessica Steinberg and David Horovitz
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, right, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during a welcome ceremony, in Ankara, Turkey, June 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)
August 12, 2026, 6:36 pm
Erdogan hopes for expansion of defense pact with Saudis, Pakistan, amid bid to woo Egypt
Turkish president says he’d eventually like ‘all countries of the region to gather under its umbrella’ but probably wasn’t thinking of Israel
By AFP
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