"Turkey Detains Over 30 in Alleged Mossad Espionage Ring"

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Source: POLITICO Europe
"Turkey Detains Over 30 in Alleged Mossad Espionage Ring"
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Turkish authorities have detained 33 individuals on suspicion of conducting espionage for Israel's Mossad, amidst a large-scale police operation in eight provinces. Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya accused the suspects of planning attacks on foreign nationals in Turkey and emphasized the country's stance against espionage. The arrests come against a backdrop of strained relations between Turkey and Israel, exacerbated by the recent conflict in Gaza and Turkey's strong criticism of Israeli military actions.

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