Turkey

If Israel renews fighting in Gaza, 'there will be a heavy price,' Turkey's Erdogan threatens

Erdogan, one of Israel’s harshest critics throughout the war, has leveraged his good relationship with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, to secure a central role alongside Egypt and Qatar.

Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025.

For the Arab and Muslim world, peace in Gaza is an unprecedented opportunity - analysis

A woman in the colors of the US flag holds up a placard thanking US President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv's Hostage Square on October 9, 2025

What concessions did Israel, Hamas make to reach hostage-ceasefire deal in Gaza? - analysis

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gestures outside the White House ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump, September 25, 2025.

Erdogan says Turkey pleased with Gaza ceasefire deal, will monitor implementation


'Peace finally feels obtainable': World welcomes imminent release of hostages, Gaza deal signing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the "stakes had never been higher" for establishing a two-state solution.

 United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres exits the press room after speaking at the United Nations prior to a meeting about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023

Groundbreaking discovery: Karahan Tepe reveals 12,000-year-old human face

A T-shaped stele bearing a human face, unearthed during excavations near Göbekli Tepe, is characterized by distinctive features such as sharp contours, deep eye sockets, and a broad-shaped nose.

The 12,000-year-old T-shaped pillar featuring a human face, discovered at Karahantepe in southeastern Turkey.

Sweida’s crisis and the quiet path to a Syria-Israel security deal - opinion

The US is playing a mediating role in the Syria-Israel security discussions, and is also deeply involved in the agreement known as the 'Sweida roadmap,' publicly announced in Damascus.

People stand next to a destroyed tank turret, following deadly clashes between Druze fighters, Sunni Bedouin tribes, and government forces, in Syria's predominantly Druze city of Sweida, Syria July 25, 2025.

Turkey makes contact with Hamas groups holding hostages, source tells 'Post'

There has been no communication with these groups until now, the source said.

President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan gives a press conference at the NATO summit on June 25, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands.

Hamas may accept deal under Muslim world pressure, says ex-IDF admiral

Former Israeli Navy chief says emerging agreement stems from international pressure on both Hamas and Israel.

Eliezer (Eli) Marom ("Chayni") attends a joint meeting of the State Control Committee and the Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on July 29, 2024.

Istanbul cancels Robbie Williams concert over safety fears following anti-Israel activist pressure

Istanbul authorities canceled Robbie Williams’s show after online backlash labeling him a “Zionist” over his ties to Israel and Jewish family.

Robbie Williams performing at the FIFA Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, July 13, 2025; illustrative.

Activists allege Greta Thunberg mistreated, 137 Gaza flotilla activists deported to Turkey

Turkish nationals detained after the Global Sumud Flotilla was intercepted will be returned to their home country.

People stand on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025.

Turkey arrests suspected Mossad agent, opens probe against Israel after flotilla seizure

Istanbul’s chief prosecutor said a criminal probe had been opened against Israel, citing suspicions of kidnapping, vehicle theft, and property destruction.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses his supporters during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, September 13, 2025.

Footprints Frozen in Time: 5200 BCE human footprints found at Tell Kurdu, Turkey

Site researchers documented three adult-sized prints and two smaller ones, using high-resolution photogrammetry.

Footprints Frozen in Time: 5200 BCE human footprints found at Tell Kurdu, Turkey.

Turkey will not allow Syria's fragmentation, President Erdogan says

Erdogan's announcement comes amid a series of diplomatic-seeking initiatives from both countries.

The Kasab border crossing with Turkey resumed its work in allowing Syrians who voluntarily returned from Turkey since the first days of the fall of the Assad regime, where the number of Syrians who entered through it reached more than 2,000 Syrians in addition to some of their belongings and vehicle

Hamas must step down to allow a new dawn for the Middle East - editorial

The plan unveiled by Trump and embraced by Jerusalem on Monday could indeed signify a new dawn for the Middle East, one of peace, prosperity, and security for all the peoples of the region.

US President Donald Trump seen with a Hamas terrorist (illustrative)