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Turkey's main opposition leader Ozel announces intentions to resign, form new party

The Republican People's Party, known by its Turkish-language acronym CHP, was founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, and is the main opposition to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

 Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel, with a poster of modern Turkey's founder Ataturk in the background, speaks during a rally in Istanbul, Turkey, May 18, 2024.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes to revive the Ottoman Empire and his fundamental views are largely overlooked in the West. Here seen at a ceremony welcoming Pope Leo XIV to Ankara on November 27, 2025.

Turkey’s new role: How Erdogan is supporting Hamas, challenging Israel - opinion

Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.

Beyond the battlefield: Securing strategic victory through regional integration - opinion

Newly acquired Polish F-35 Lightning II stealth strike fighters, named 'Husarz' in reference to the Polish "winged hussar" cavalry units, fly in formation accompanied by F-16 jets during a flypast over Westerplatte, as part of the celebratory event dubbed "Welcome to Poland", in Gdansk, Poland, June

Greece says US selling F-35s to Erdogan is concerning, demands security guarantees from Ankara


Turkey must do more to reach out to Israel and the US - opinion

If Israel can get Turkey to decrease their support of Hamas and lower the flames of antisemitic rhetoric, that would be a stabilizing effect worth the effort.

 RUSSIAN S-400 ANTI-AIRCRAFT missile systems drive by during a rehearsal for the Victory Day parade in Moscow.

Top Erdogan adviser in Israel to discuss Turkey ties

Both countries have expressed interest in improving relations over the last year, and ongoing talks have been held in an effort to maintain stability in the region.

Turkish delegation, February 17, 2022.

Israel not conditioning rapprochement with Turkey on booting Hamas

Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Sedat Önal and Ibrahim Kalin, Erdogan’s senior adviser and spokesman, led a delegation from Ankara to Jerusalem.

 Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speaks during a joint news conference with Bahrain's Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, in Manama, Bahrain, January 31, 2022.

UAE sees potential in new ties with Turkey

The new relationship between the UAE and Turkey has major potential for the region.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party (AKP) during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara, Turkey, November 27, 2018.

Turkish journalist arrested on charge of insulting Erdogan - report

The alleged insult was in the form of a palace-related proverb that Kabas expressed both on an opposition tv channel and on her Twitter account, drawing condemnation from government officials.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses supporters in Istanbul, Nov. 5.

Erdogan consumed by domestic troubles bares his claws, again - opinion

Erdogan is facing many economic challenges and still struggling to flatten the coronavirus curve while attempting to show a positive image on the global stage.

 DEMONSTRATORS SHOUT slogans during a protest against the economic policies of the government, in Istanbul, earlier this week.

Turkish lira holds gains from volatile rally after government backstop

Turkish lira rallies to its largest daily gain ever, economists still predict inflation.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, Turkey, December 14, 2020

Better Turkey-Israel ties depend on Palestinian issue - Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he "had talks with Israel in the past, but it needs to act more sensitively regarding Palestine."

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia March 5, 2020.

Israelis living in or visiting Turkey apprehensive after latest arrests

Modiin couple Natali and Mordy Oaknin were arrested suspicion of espionage after they were spotted taking a photo of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s presidential palace.

 Remote view of Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey allows consular visit to jailed Israeli couple

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday that the Oaknins are “two innocent citizens who accidentally ended up in a complex situation.”

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan makes a speech during the re-opening of the Ottoman-era Yildiz Hamidiye mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, August 4, 2017