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BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

BDS Turkey calls for 'total boycott' against Israel after export sanctions

Turkey's decision to impose export restrictions on Israel was "belated but necessary," according to the boycott movement.

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

Protest in front of SOCAR: 'Shut off the valves, do not be complicit in genocide'

The 1000 Youth for Palestine movement stated in their announcement that Turkey sends 44,000 barrels of oil to Israel every day, and they demanded, "SOCAR, end trade with the occupier."

13 March 2024 Nur Kaya

bianet expresses solidarity with Palestinian journalists

bianet expresses solidarity with Palestinian journalists

IFJ, along with affiliated unions worldwide, will observe a minute of silence today to honor the journalists who lost their lives in Israel's attacks on Gaza.

26 February 2024

Hamas wants Turkey, others to act as guarantors

Hamas wants Turkey, others to act as guarantors

"In our ceasefire proposal for Gaza, we requested Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, Russia, and the United Nations to act as guarantors in any agreement," says a senior Hamas official.

8 February 2024

Hot air balloon takes off in Cappadocia for the journalists killed by Israel

Hot air balloon takes off in Cappadocia for the journalists killed by Israel

The Nevşehir Journalists Association conducted the flight with a banner that read, "Occupying Israel cannot silence the truth by killing journalists."

24 January 2024

Solidarity protest in İzmir denounces Israeli attacks on Palestine

Solidarity protest in İzmir denounces Israeli attacks on Palestine

The protesters questioned the uninterrupted trade relations between Turkey and Israel.

15 January 2024

AKP’s new election song puts spotlight on Palestine

AKP’s new election song puts spotlight on Palestine

The AKP, incorporating the slogan of the Palestinian struggle, 'from the river to the sea,' in its local election song, had previously acknowledged Jerusalem as the de facto capital of Israel in the 'normalization' agreement signed with Israel on June 28, 2016.

8 January 2024 Vecih Cuzdan

Fifteen arrests on charges of 'international espionage' for Israel

Fifteen arrests on charges of 'international espionage' for Israel

In the indictment submitted to the court by the prosecution, it is alleged that the suspects obtained information, documents, and photographs of individuals considered important for the State of Israel, particularly Palestinian citizens and those believed to be linked to Hamas. The prosecution claims that the suspects then transmitted this information to Israeli intelligence.

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

BDS Turkey: Cut all ties with genocidal Israel

Pointing out that "Turkey continues to be Israel's most important regional ally," BDS Turkey criticized the AKP government for insisting on maintaining bilateral relations at the "highest level."

28 December 2023

'We defend Palestine against genocide and free thought against censorship'

PUBLISHER OF "THE ETHNIC CLEANSING OF PALESTINE" IN TURKEY:

'We defend Palestine against genocide and free thought against censorship'

The publisher of the book "Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine" in Turkey made a statement after the French publisher Fayard stopped the sale of the book by Israeli historian Prof. Ilan Pappe in France. "Defending Palestine against genocide and defending free thought against censorship is our editorial policy," said İntifada Publishing House.

14 December 2023

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

Journalist in exile: 'Turkey makes statements against Israel but imposes no sanctions'

bianet interviewed Metin Cihan, who is a journalist in exile and is under investigation based on a complaint by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his family following his claim that Mert Çetinkaya, the partner of Burak Erdoğan, continued trading with Israel despite the massacres in Palestine.

30 November 2023 Hikmet Adal

BDS Turkey calls for boycott against Zorlu holding

BDS Turkey calls for boycott against Zorlu holding

The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement has announced a boycott against Zorlu Holding, stating that the power plants in which Zorlu Holding is a partner meet at least 7% of Israel's annual electricity needs and that Zorlu Holding is the largest Turkish capital group in Israel.

27 November 2023

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan, Raisi discuss Gaza war

Erdoğan emphasized the significance of a “united stance from the Muslim world,” particularly Turkey and Iran, in response to the Israeli actions in Palestinian territories.

27 November 2023

Film director Zeki Demirkubuz sparks social media feud over Gaza commentary

Film director Zeki Demirkubuz sparks social media feud over Gaza commentary

The director used explicit language against a pro-government journalist who called for a boycott against his upcoming film, citing perceived "insensitivity" towards Gaza.

24 November 2023

Two citizens of Turkey who went to fight in Gaza were killed in an Israeli UAV attack in Lebanon

Two citizens of Turkey who went to fight in Gaza were killed in an Israeli UAV attack in Lebanon

Two Turkish citizens who joined the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades in Lebanon to fight in Palestine were killed, along with the commander Halil Hamid Harazi, in an Israeli UAV attack targeting the vehicle they were traveling in.

24 November 2023

Demonstration in front of Zorlu Center: 'Cut all ties with Israel'

Demonstration in front of Zorlu Center: 'Cut all ties with Israel'

The Campaign to End the Occupation in Palestine called for the complete cessation of all relations with Israel in a demonstration in front of the Zorlu Holding, stating that the holding is currently the largest capital group of Turkey in Israel.

15 November 2023

Academics for Peace: 'Tell Israel to stop'

Academics for Peace: 'Tell Israel to stop'

190 academics have called on Turkey to cut its military, commercial, and diplomatic ties with Israel until the occupation ends and peace is established.

7 November 2023

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

Erdoğan says Hamas 'not a terror group,' offers to be a guarantor for Palestinians

"In a world filled with living dead, we will continue to shout the truth, to use all political, diplomatic, and, if necessary, military means for this purpose," the president has remarked.

25 October 2023

Turkish flag spotted during Haniyeh's 'prayer of gratitude'

Turkish flag spotted during Haniyeh's 'prayer of gratitude'

Turkey hasn't refuted the reports that Hamas's Haniyeh was in İstanbul on October 7, when the group launched attacks on a number of Israeli targets.

24 October 2023

One dies of heart attack and five detained protesting Israel in İstanbul

İSTANBUL GOVERNORSHIP ANNOUNCED:

One dies of heart attack and five detained protesting Israel in İstanbul

The governor's office statement mentions that 63 people, 43 police officers among them, were injured and says, "Being forced to intervene during this sensitive time has deeply saddened us."

18 October 2023

'Statements that the hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation'

DIRECTORATE OF COMMUNICATIONS:

'Statements that the hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation'

The Presidency Directorate of Communications Disinformation Combat Center announced that the statements by Israel that Tuesday's hospital bombing was carried out from Gaza are misinformation.

18 October 2023

All groups in the Parliament jointly condemn the hospital massacre in Gaza

All groups in the Parliament jointly condemn the hospital massacre in Gaza

In a joint statement, the AKP, MHP, CHP, Green Left Party, İYİ Party, and Felicity Party groups in the Turkish Grand National Assembly condemned the hospital massacre in Gaza as a "crime against humanity" and called on world parliaments to take action.

18 October 2023

Israeli musician Riff Cohen cancels her İstanbul concert

Israeli musician Riff Cohen cancels her İstanbul concert

In a statement on her social media account, she said, "Due to the events in my country, I have chosen to stay with my loved ones and family."

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Erdoğan reassures Abbas that restored relations with Israel won't affect support for Palestine

Abbas' visit comes a week later Türkiye and Israel agreed to re-appoint ambassadors. Ankara's support for a two-state solution will continue despite the rapproachment, said Erdoğan.

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

Israel’s killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh protested in İstanbul

“It could be any one of us in Shireen’s place, we call out to the Turkish and international media to demand justice for our friend Shireen,” said Abdulaziz Muhammed, Al-Jazeera Turkey representative.

Six Palestinians disappeared in Turkey in a month, says Palestine's Foreign Ministry

Six Palestinians disappeared in Turkey in a month, says Palestine's Foreign Ministry

Palestine's diplomatic missions are in contact with Turkey's authorities to find out what happened to the missing people, the ministry has said.

28 September 2021

‘We salute the Palestinian Feminist Collective’

PEOPLES’ DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS

‘We salute the Palestinian Feminist Collective’

The HDK Women’s Assemblies say, “We hereby stand in solidarity with the Palestinian Feminist Collective as an act of transnational feminist solidarity.”

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

COVID-19

Erdoğan: Shopkeepers will be supported in two groups

President Erdoğan has announced that 5 thousand lira will be given away to 235 thousand shopkeepers in the first group and 3 thousand lira to over 1 million 150 thousand businesses in the second group as financial support during the pandemic.

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

Petition for Palestine: 350 people call for ‘economic, diplomatic pressure on Israel’

350 academics, artists and politicians have called on the world, primarily Turkey, to react against the ongoing attacks of Israel.

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

TURKISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

‘Israel’s attacks lead to humanitarian disaster’

In its letters to the World Medical Association, Standing Committee of European Doctors and Israeli Medical Association, the TTB "raises concerns over the humanitarian tragedy caused by the recent and ongoing attacks of Israel to Palestine.”

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

Turkey to ease coronavirus restrictions starting from Monday

The country will gradually lift the restrictions after a 17-day lockdown, President Erdoğan has announced.

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Eid al-Fitr prayer at Hagia Sophia after 87 years

Built as a church in the Byzantine time and converted back into a mosque from a museum in 2020, Hagia Sophia hosted the first Eid al-Fitr prayer after 87 years. President of Religious Affairs Erbaş climbed to the mosque pulpit with a sword, again.

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