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Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel displays a message of solidarity with hostages held in Gaza while celebrating a goal for Turkish club Antalyaspor on January 14, 2024. (The Times of Israel: Antalyaspor/X; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 15, 2024, 12:22 pm
Israeli soccer player arrested in Turkey for ‘inciting’ after gesture to hostages
Turkish justice minister opens probe against Antalyaspor’s Sagiv Jehezkel after he flashed ‘100 days’ in support of Oct. 7 abductees held by Hamas; player suspended from team.
By TOI STAFF and REUTERS
FILE: Palestinians waving national flags wait aboard small boats off the port of Gaza City on May 30, 2010, to greet the so-called 'Freedom Flotilla.' (The Times of Israel: MAHMUD HAMS / AFP)
November 22, 2023, 8:30 am
1,000 boats said set to leave Turkey for Gaza waters in new ‘Freedom Flotilla’
Reminiscent of infamous 2010 Mavi Marmara protest, large maritime convoy plans to remain in international waters off Ashdod and disrupt sea trade route to Israel.
By GIANLUCA PACCHIANI
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (right) shaking hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in February 2020. Photo: Presidential Press Service via AP, Pool/ File
November 7, 2023, 6:54 am
Turkey’s Erdogan says Hamas aren’t terrorists
Erdogan's defence of Hamas and accusations against Israel put heavy strain on efforts to warm ties over the past year-and-a-half, after years of animosity.
By LAZAR BERMAN
Moshe "Bogie" Ya'alon in 2020. Photo: Hadas Parush/Flash90
August 4, 2023, 12:19 pm
Top General offers Insights into Israel’s strategic challenges
‘There is no real Arab-Israeli conflict,’ former Israeli Defence Minister and IDF chief says
SmartAID Australia co-ordinator Alethea Gold at a field hospital in Hatay, Turkey, unpacking supplies donated by MedEarth, as Dr Onur Koyuncu (left) looks on.
May 11, 2023, 12:56 pm
Gold visits Turkey quake disaster zone
In the first 72 hours after the disaster, the field hospital treated 2500 injured people, and an average of 500 people are still being treated there each day.
By Shane Desiatnik
From left: Turkish consulate-general in Sydney Ali Sevim, SmartAID Australia co-ordinator Alethea Gold, and actress Rachel Ward.
March 1, 2023, 3:28 pm
Donated items go from Sydney to Turkey quake zone
By AJN STAFF
Lt. Col. Aziz Ibrahim, a nurse and a commander in the IDF Medical Corps. Photo: IDF
February 16, 2023, 11:52 am
IDF rescue delegation returns from quake-hit Turkey
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Home Front Command teams managed to rescue 19 civilians from the rubble in southeastern Turkey.
By Emanuel Fabian, Judah Ari Gross and MICHAEL HOROVITZ
Chief rabbi of Tzfat Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu speaking at a conference last year. Photo: Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90
February 16, 2023, 10:00 am
Top national religious rabbi’s disaster slur
"Everything that happens, happens in order to cleanse the world and make it better."
February 16, 2023, 9:56 am
They need our help
A man walks over debris of collapsed buildings in Hatay, Turkey. Photo: Hussein Malla/AP
February 16, 2023, 9:53 am
Emergency appeal launched
The Australian Jewish community has launched an appeal to help those affected by the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. All funds raised as part of the communal appeal will assist IsraAID's efforts on the ground.
By Mia Gardiner
February 9, 2023, 8:47 am
This is Israel
The damaged Torah storage room in Turkey. Photo: Twitter
February 8, 2023, 9:14 am
Head of tiny Jewish community in Turkey’s Antakya feared dead
The home of Saul Cenudioglu and wife Fortuna in Antakya collapsed in quake; Israeli ambassador says no word on any Israelis hurt in catastrophic temblors that hit region.
An IDF soldier prepares equipment for a field hospital to be set up in Turkey to treat victims of the earthquake. Photo: Israel Defense Forces
February 8, 2023, 9:05 am
IDF to set up field hospital in Turkey
‘This is a difficult hour for the Turkish nation, we are proud we can come and assist’
By Emanuel Fabian
An IDF Home Front Command soldier prepares a shipment of aid and equipment for the search and rescue team departing to assist Turkey in the wake of a deadly earthquake. Photo: Israel Defense Forces
February 7, 2023, 8:54 am
‘Great privilege to reach out to our neighbour’
150 search, rescue and medical experts to depart after survey team scans areas affected by deadly earthquake in southern part of country
By Emanuel Fabian
Rabbi Mendy Chitrick (third from right) next to the Istanbul Airport's new kosher vending machine.
March 22, 2022, 2:00 pm
Kosher vending machine in Istanbul Airport
Istanbul Airport is a major hub for Jewish travellers, so it makes sense that there is kosher food available.
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