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Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to clear the CHP headquarters in Ankara after a court-ordered leadership change, highlighting a high-stakes standoff between competing party factions and amid ongoing legal cases targeting opposition ahead of the 2028 elections.
An Ankara appeals court voided the CHP’s 2023 leadership election, replacing Özgür Özel with veteran Kemal Kilicdaroglu and prompting protests as party leaders argue the move undermines democracy; Özel vows to fight the ruling in courts and with the YSK, while critics call it a 'judicial coup' that could bolster President Erdoğan amid ongoing political and economic tensions.
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan warned that Turkey could take military action against Israel, likening potential intervention to past incursions in Karabakh and Libya, amid accusations of atrocities by Israel in Palestine and Lebanon. The clash comes as a Turkish court indicts Netanyahu and 35 other Israeli officials over the Oct 2025 Sumud Gaza flotilla interception, prompting sharp rebuttals from Israeli leaders and a call by an Israeli minister to sever diplomatic ties with Turkey, labeling Erdogan a megalomaniacal dictator.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan threatened to invade Israel over its bombardment of Lebanon, saying there is 'no reason not to attack' and accusing Benjamin Netanyahu of being blinded by blood and hate; the remarks followed indictments of 35 Israeli officials by Turkish prosecutors and reflect a deepening rift in Ankara–Tel Aviv relations as Turkey asserts regional influence.
Turkey’s Istanbul chief prosecutor indicted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and 35 other Israeli officials over the October 2025 Sumud Gaza flotilla interception, seeking up to 4,596 years in prison (minimum 1,102 years) for alleged operations against civilians in international waters; Defense Minister Katz and National Security Minister Ben-Gvir are among those charged. Turkey says the move upholds international law, following earlier arrest warrants, while the flotilla’s activists—including Greta Thunberg—were detained by Israel. Israeli leaders responded on social media, and Turkish authorities reiterated their stance as the case unfolds.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned that Turkey could take military action against Israel, accusing Tel Aviv of atrocities in Palestine and Lebanon and likening any intervention to Turkey’s past moves in Karabakh and Libya. He said Israel must be stopped and urged strength to prevent further harm to Palestinians. The rhetoric comes as Turkey has indicted Netanyahu and 35 other Israeli officials over the 2025 Gaza flotilla, prompting Israeli condemnations and discussions of severing diplomatic ties with Turkey.
Turkish authorities formally arrested Alican Uludag of Deutsche Welle for allegedly insulting President Erdogan in X posts, later transferring him to Istanbul where prosecutors charged him with insult and disseminating misleading information and threaten up to four years in prison; DW and press-freedom advocates condemned the move as intimidation and part of a broader pattern of journalist repression in Turkey.
A Daily Sabah report says Turkey and Saudi Arabia may jointly invest in Turkey’s Kaan stealth fighter, following Erdogan’s meetings in Saudi Arabia, as Ankara pursues 5th-generation capabilities after being sidelined from the F-35 program due to the S-400. Production of Kaan is eyed for 2028, with talks of Saudi collaboration reflecting broader regional defense deals, though Israel and Western concerns about such a partnership linger.
Ekrem İmamoğlu, Turkey's main opposition challenger to Erdoğan, remains defiant from prison, claiming he is the legitimate candidate and criticizing the political motives behind his detention, which he believes aims to eliminate his candidacy and weaken opposition support ahead of the 2028 elections. Despite legal and institutional hurdles, he continues campaigning online and maintains support from a broad segment of Turkish society, emphasizing the importance of justice and democratic principles.
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit, reaffirmed Turkey's stance on protecting its rights in the Mediterranean, and expressed strong support for Gaza amid ongoing conflicts, criticizing Israel's actions and emphasizing Turkey's historical role as a refuge for the oppressed.
Turkish President Erdogan condemned the Israel-Greece-Cyprus summit, reaffirmed Turkey's support for Gaza, criticized Israel's actions in the conflict, and emphasized Turkey's historical stance as a refuge for the oppressed, while also asserting Turkey's rights in the eastern Mediterranean.
Turkish prosecutors are seeking a 2,352-year prison sentence for a political rival of President Erdoğan, highlighting ongoing political tensions in Turkey.
The article compares Turkish President Erdogan's construction of the 'White Palace' in Ankara to the recent demolition of the White House's East Wing by Trump, highlighting how leaders often undertake vanity projects that symbolize their power and legacy.
A planned Gaza summit in Egypt involving Netanyahu was canceled after Erdoğan threatened not to land his plane if Netanyahu attended, highlighting tensions among Israel, Turkey, and other Arab states amid ongoing conflicts and political disputes.
Turkish President Erdogan announced that Turkey is involved in negotiations with Hamas and supports US-led peace efforts to resolve the Gaza conflict, emphasizing that Gaza should remain part of a Palestinian state and criticizing Israel's actions. Erdogan also discussed US-Turkey relations, sanctions, and Turkey's stance on Syria.