Turkey

Kalın: Istanbul summit will discuss ways to defend Jerusalem

Friday-18-May-2018

Spokesperson for the Turkish president İbrahim Kalın on Thursday said that the Islamic summit to be held in Istanbul Friday will discuss the practical steps to be made by Islamic countries to defend the Palestinian cause and Jerusalem.

Hamas hails Turkey’s swift response to Monday’s massacre in Gaza

Thursday-17-May-2018

Hamas spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri has expressed his Movement’s appreciation to Turkey’s rapid reaction following Monday’s massacre that was committed by Israeli soldiers on the eastern border of Gaza.

Turkey expels Israel’s consul in Istanbul over Gaza border massacre

Wednesday-16-May-2018

Turkey asked Israel's consul-general in Istanbul Yossi Levi Safri to leave the country on Tuesday night following Israel’s Monday massacre against Palestinian marchers at Gaza borders.

Turkey expels Israeli envoy over Gaza border massacre

Tuesday-15-May-2018

Turkey on Tuesday expelled the Israeli ambassador in protest against Israel’s killing of dozens of unarmed Palestinians along Gaza border.

Cavusoglu slams Arab hesitant positions on Jerusalem

Sunday-13-May-2018

Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has once again reiterated country's firm position on the Palestinian issue calling the recent hesitation within Arab League states on US decisions on Occupied Jerusalem "a mistake" Anadolu Agency reported citing his statement.

About 3000 MPs sign “Jerusalem Oath” in Istanbul

Sunday-13-May-2018

The Inter-parliamentary Jerusalem Platform on Saturday announced the participation of about 3000 lawmakers in the Jerusalem Oath" signing campaign that was launched to support the Palestinian people’s right to the holy city.

UNRWA: Turkey donates $10 million in aid for Palestinians

Thursday-10-May-2018

UNRWA has declared that it has received a donation worth 10 million US dollars from Turkey in support of its programs.

Turkey launches humanitarian campaign for Palestinians

Thursday-10-May-2018

The Turkish presidency has announced the launch of a humanitarian aid campaign to help the Palestinians during the holy month of Ramadan in cooperation with the UN.

Ankara: Jerusalem red line

Sunday-6-May-2018

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ on Saturday said that Jerusalem is a red line for the Muslim world.

Dozens rally in Istanbul to condemn killing of journalist Murtaja

Thursday-12-April-2018

Dozens of journalists and jurists on Wednesday rallied in the Turkish city of Istanbul to call for taking legal action against the Israelis responsible for killing Palestinian journalist Yasser Murtaja last Friday on Gaza border.