Twitter diplomacy. Erdoğan vs. Netanyahu

  Turkey-Israel twitter wars. Erdogan hits the ball back hard into Netanyahu's court. For now 1-1. pic.twitter.com/07QcPNXW40 — Louis Fishman لوي فيشمان לואי פישמן (@Istanbultelaviv) May 15, 2018 But only on Twitter, it seems…   Turkey asks Israel ambassador to ‘temporarily leave the country’ Hurriyet Daily News Turkey has asked Israeli Ambassador to Ankara Eitan Naeh … Read more

Diyanet, Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate, claimed gathering intelligence on suspected Gülenists via imams in 38 countries…

  One-year halt in Turkey, Russia ties ‘over’: Turkish PM A year-long hiatus in relations between Russia and Turkey is over, Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım said Dec. 6 in his first visit to Moscow as prime minister Diyanet gathers intelligence on suspected Gülenists via imams in 38 countries Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) has gathered … Read more

Turkey’s malleable public opinion: “Russia replaces Israel at top of threat list for Turks: Survey

Russia replaces Israel at top of threat list for Turks: Survey Most Turks see Russia as the biggest threat to Turkey, according to a survey recently conducted by a university in Istanbul Turkey has a long way to go before EU membership: Merkel Turkey still has a long way to go in its bid to become a … Read more

For the record: Erdoğan SAID “Turkey and Israel need each other”

Turkey and Israel need each other, says President Erdoğan Turkey and Israel are two countries in the Middle East that need each other, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has stated, speaking on his return from an official trip to Saudi Arabia Bodies of suspected refugees wash ashore on Turkey’s Aegean coast Hurriyet Daily News A large number … Read more

Probably scared of Russian revenge, Turkey is back to old alliances: “After five years, Israel and Turkey agree on reconciliation pact

After five years, Israel and Turkey agree on reconciliation pact – Israel News Haaretz – Barak Ravid – Dec 17, 8:24 AM Israel and Turkey have arrived at an understanding on a reconciliation agreement to put an end to the long crisis in relations between the two countries and to bring about normalization of ties … Read more

Such a shame: Some Turkish nationalists harass Chinese travelers in Turkey…

China warns citizens travelling to Turkey over anti-China protests China has warned its citizens traveling in Turkey to be careful of anti-Beijing protests, in the wake of several attacks on tourists and restaurants mistaken for being Chinese in Istanbul. Beijing warns citizens in Turkey of anti-China protests AL JAZEERA ENGLISH (IN DEPTH) Foreign ministry says Chinese tourists … Read more

For Turkey’s rulers, there no limits or logic to conspiracy theories. Erdoğan now claims Gülenists cooperating with Israel’s Mossad…

Gülenists in Turkey cooperating with Israel’s Mossad, Erdoğan says Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodoğan says the Gülenists in the country have joined forces with the Israeli intelligence service Ankara condemns Sargsyan remarks in Turkish-Armenian war of words The spokesperson of Turkish President Erdoğan and the Foreign Ministry strongly reacts to remarks by Armenian leader Sargsyan Uncovering the … Read more

It is OK to steal big. Turkish Parliament will whitewash you…

Parliament acquits four ex-ministers on corruption, but vote stirs ruling AKP Hurriyet Daily News Turkey’s parliament has acquitted four ex-ministers who faced graft charges, thanks to the votes of the ruling AKP deputies. Scores of AKP deputies who broke the party lines, however, would soon be ‘identified and cleaned,’ a leading MP said. Erdoğan took presidency in … Read more

Dispatches from Turkey. Davutoğlu threatens: “Normalization not possible after Gaza offensive…

Calls grow for boycott of Israeli goods in Turkey A number of professional associations have urged consumers to refrain from buying goods from a list of companies Normalization not possible after Gaza offensive, senior Turkish diplomat tells Israeli counterpart The Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioğlu is also set to hold talks in Washington where he will … Read more

Islamist vandals last night attempted to attack Israel Consulate in İstanbul; destroyed a 30-year-old statue instead…

  VIDEO: Turkish police fire tear gas to disperse anti-Israel protesters Turkish deputies rallied for Gaza, before protesters pelted Israeli missions in Ankara and Istanbul with stones 20,000 Gazans in UN Shelters as Israel Launches Ground Invasion Israel launched a massive military offensive on Thursday, sending thousands of troops into Gaza   Turkey condemns Israel’s ground invasion of … Read more

Turkey’s New EU minister aims to pass his predecessor’s record: “warns Enlargement Commissioner Füle for graft statement

Turkey?s freshly appointed EU minister warns Enlargement Commissioner Füle for graft statement   In his first statement as EU minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has rebuked Stefan Füle urging him to be ‘more vigilant’ on his comments about Turkey FM Davutoğlu: ?The revolution Turkey made in its region has disturbed some?   ?The revolution done by Turkey … Read more

FP roundup: “EU rapporteur tells Dutch journalist restriction on his travel to Turkey lifted…”Turkey and Japan sign formal agreement to build second nuclear plant in Sinop

Turkey and Japan sign formal agreement to build second nuclear plant in Sinop PM Erdoğan and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe signed the official agreement for building Turkey’s second nuclear plant in the Black Sea province of Sinop Turkish FM Davutoğlu rejects claims of cooperation with Israel in strike against Syrian base Ahmet Davutoğlu has … Read more

A Qatari plane brings Turkish pilots held hostage in Lebanon back home…

Just another case of Turkey‘s misery in Middle East. Looks like they needed some Qatari help…  Turkish pilots held hostage in Lebanon arrive in Istanbul A Qatari plane carrying both pilots has landed at Istanbul airport tonight at 11:05 p.m Turkey rejects EU view of handling of protests, pleased with report ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey … Read more

WPost claim: Turkey blows Israel’s cover for Iranian spy ring… Progress Report aftermath…

Turkey blows Israel’s cover for Iranian spy ring washingtonpost.com ? David Ignatius ? 10/16/13 ? The Turkish-Israeli relationship became so poisonous early last year that the Turkish government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is said to have disclosed to Iranian intelligence the identities of up to 10 Iranians who had been meeting   EU … Read more

FP roundup: Oh man… “Turkey says Israel hasn’t met all conditions for normalizing ties after 2010 ship attack

Turkey says Israel hasn’t met all conditions for normalizing ties after 2010 ship attack Turkey’s foreign minister says there has been some progress in improving Turkish-Israeli relations but Israel has not yet fulfilled all conditions for normalizing ties.  Israel must do more to normalize ties with Turkey, FM Davutoğlu says Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said … Read more