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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


Lacking warmth, Turkey and Greece meet as show for the West

Both countries are expected to increase trade and energy cooperation, among others, but historical disputes will still stand in the way of friendship.

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis pose after a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, Turkey, May 13, 2024.

Turks and Israelis lose out over trade ban - analysis

Analysts attribute Erdoğan’s decision to halt trade with Israel to poor results for his party in local Turkish elections last month.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Erdogan: more than 1,000 Hamas members being treated in Turkish hospitals

A Turkish official later said Erdogan had "misspoke" and meant that Gazans more generally were being treated in Turkey.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018.

Finance Minister Smotrich urges PM Benjamin Netanyahu to kick Turkey out of hostage deal talks

Finance Minister Smotrich urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to remove Turkey from ceasefire talks, citing Erdogan's antisemitism and threats to Israel's security.

 Bezalel Smotrich

Erdogan meets Hamas leader in Istanbul, discusses efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

Erdogan met Hamas leader Haniyeh to discuss Gaza aid and regional peace amid tensions with Israel. They emphasized support for Palestine and called for unity.

 Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan meets with Ismail Haniyeh, leader of the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Istanbul, Turkey, April 20, 2024.

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza as tensions rise

"This decision will remain in place until Israel, under its obligations emanating from international law, urgently declares a ceasefire in Gaza and allows the unhindered flow of... aid," Turkey said.

 TURKISH PRESIDENT Recep Tayyip Erdogan leaves a news conference during a NATO leaders summit in Vilnius, last year.

How will the local elections in Turkey affect the Middle East? - analysis

The vote was, in essence, a choice between an authoritarian religious party and parties representing a tradition of secular nationalism.

 Supporters of Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas, mayoral candidate of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), celebrate at the CHP headquarters following the early results during the local elections in Ankara, Turkey March 31, 2024.

Turkey's resurgent opposition thumps Erdogan in pivotal local elections

Sunday votes in Turkey resulted in the most significant blow to President Tayyip Erdogan and his party, reinforcing Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as his main political rival.

 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan looks on as he delivers statements, in Budapest, Hungary, December 18, 2023

What’s behind Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ‘firm’ support for Hamas?

Erdogan is ramping up his pro-Hamas rhetoric ahead of Turkey’s local elections on March 31, according to M. Hakan Yavuz, a professor of political science at the University of Utah.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech during a protest against the recent killings of Palestinian protesters on the Gaza-Israel border and the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem, in Istanbul, Turkey May 18, 2018.

Turkey's Erdogan says March election will be his final, state media reports

Erdogan, modern Turkey's most successful politician, has led the country for more than two decades.

 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks to announce Murat Kurum as his ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) candidate in Istanbul's mayoral election in March, in Istanbul, Turkey January 7, 2024.