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Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Turkey’s FM says Iran taking 'legitimate steps' against Israel

Hakan Fidan hosted Hamas leaders and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi over the past two days. The meetings coincided with the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza.

19 October 2024

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

Palestinian businessperson ‘assassinated’ in İstanbul

The silenced gun used in the assault was left at the scene. Turkish police are investigating potential links to Mossad or Hamas in the assassination.

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

Turkey declares Hamas’s Haniyeh 'martyr' after assassination

President Erdoğan and senior government officials have strongly condemned Israel.

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

Erdoğan, Mitsotakis find common ground amid disagreement on Hamas

“Let’s agree to disagree,” said the Greek PM when Erdoğan hailed Hamas as a national liberation group.

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

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

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

Hamas 'very concerned' over Erdoğan-Herzog meeting

"We express our sorrow over these visits to our brothers in Arab and Islamic countries," Hamas has said.

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

Turkey says US statement on Hamas leaders' visit 'crossed the line'

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the US statement on Hamas leaders’ visit to Turkey. Indicating that “Hamas is a democratically elected element in Gaza,” the statement has “fully rejected” the US condemnation.

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

US denounces Erdoğan for hosting Hamas leaders in İstanbul

The President on Saturday hosted Hamas' political bureau chief Haniyeh for the third time in the past year.

"Hamas Cannot Win without Women"

INTERVIEW WITH LEYLA HALİD

"Hamas Cannot Win without Women"

Leyla Halid made history as the first female guerrilla when she led the hijacking of a plane in the 1970s to draw the word's attention to the Palestine question. She told bianet why she smiled on that famous photograph and how a basket of dates saved her family...

30 November 2010 Berivan Tapan

UN Chief Demands Investigation into Israeli Attack on Gaza Headquarters

Following his visit to the Gaza region, UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon has demanded that there be an inquiry into Israeli attacks on UN buildings. He also condemned the use of "excessive force" by Israel and Hamas.

21 January 2009 Owne Bowcott

'A Dark Fog Has Enveloped Us'

When a rocket killed his mother-in-law in Israel, actor Paul Kaye was appalled by the celebrations in Gaza. Six months on, he feels a different kind of despair

16 January 2009 Paul Kaye

UN: No Safe Place in Gaza

The UN Human Rights Council has asked Israel to stop attacks on the Gaza strip and has decided to send a delegation to investigate alleged war crimes. More than 900 Palestinians have died.

14 January 2009

Appeal by Reporters Sans Frontieres:

Allow Media into Gaza Strip!

The international Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for world media organisations to sign its call for an opening of Gaza borders to reporters. Local radio reporter Ala Mortaci died in a tank attack on his house.

13 January 2009