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Al Bawaba
2 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Erdogan blasts Israel's brutality, warns of Zionist influence and calls for regional defense
ALBAWABA- In a fiery address in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan declared that Israel's actions have 'surpassed Hitler's brutality,' accusing the 'Zionist entity' of being a pampered tool of the West, operating without respect for international law or the basic human principles. Erdoğan warned that global Zionism has infiltrated nations across the region, embedding agents in political, military, security, intelligence, and economic institutions. He urged regional governments to take immediate action to cleanse their systems of foreign-backed traitors before it's too late, citing Türkiye's own past experiences confronting and purging such internal threats. Eğer bağımsızlık istiyorsan, eğer özgürlük istiyorsan, eğer bu topraklar üzerinde şerefinle, namusunla, izzetinle yaşamak istiyorsan, eğer ekonomik refah istiyorsan, eğer bolluk, bereket, dirlik istiyorsan, eğer huzur istiyorsan cenge her zaman hazır olacaksın. — Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (@RTErdogan) June 18, 2025 'Türkiye has dealt with betrayal before,' Erdoğan said, 'and we cleaned our institutions. Others must do the same.' He strongly defended Iran's right to self-defense amid the current Israeli-Iranian conflict, denouncing Israeli aggression and Western complicity. 'We are facing a state with no principles, no rules, and no regard for law,' he said. On national security, Erdoğan asserted that Türkiye now entirely relies on its own defense systems and is advancing toward full deterrence capability. 'Soon, just the thought of attacking Türkiye will terrify them,' he declared. 'If you want peace, prepare for war.' Erdoğan also criticized former allies who once sided with Israel and labeled Hamas as terrorists. Without naming names, he said they now lack the moral standing to question Türkiye's position. 'This is not a grocery store,' he concluded. 'We govern one of the greatest nations on Earth, the Republic of Türkiye, and we act not with cheap rhetoric, but with the responsibility and foresight of a state rooted in centuries of wisdom.'
Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Erdogan warns Israel: 'injustice risks your existence'
ALBAWABA- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan issued a stark warning to Israel following a cabinet meeting in Ankara, accusing it of committing crimes against humanity and destabilizing the entire region. 'Israel, which destroyed Gaza and is now rampaging across the region, may realize its mistake in the future, but by then it will be too late,' Erdoğan declared. He warned that Israel is increasingly endangering its own future with each act of bloodshed and injustice, stating, 'With every crime, Israel risks the very existence of its state and society.' #مباشر | كلمة للرئيس التركي رجب طيب أردوغان عقب اجتماع الحكومة في أنقرة — Anadolu العربية (@aa_arabic) June 16, 2025 In response to the regional escalation, Erdoğan announced a significant boost in Turkey's defense posture. He revealed plans to expand domestic production of medium- and long-range missiles, aiming to elevate Turkey's deterrence capacity to a level that would dissuade any future aggression. 'We have now reached a stage where our defense manufacturing can support a serious deterrent force,' he said. On the diplomatic front, Erdoğan confirmed that he and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan have been conducting intensive efforts since Friday to de-escalate the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. Reiterating Turkey's stance, he said, 'We continue to believe that the Iranian nuclear issue must be addressed through negotiation, not war.' Erdoğan also expressed concern over the motives behind Israel's military campaign, saying: 'Day by day, it becomes clearer that Israel's attacks, under the pretext of targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, have much broader and more malicious objectives.' This comes as Iranian media report that Iran is preparing what could be the largest missile strike in its history against Israeli territory, following Israeli airstrikes on civilian sites in Tehran, including Iran's state TV headquarters, hospitals, and the foreign ministry. ⚡️ אזהרה דחופה לתושבי תל אביב אנו ממליצים לכם לעזוב את העיר הזאת באופן מיידי למען שמירה על חייכם וביטחונכם – ואל תחזרו אליה לעולם — Iran Military (@IranMilitary__) June 16, 2025 In a striking move, Iranian forces have reportedly issued warnings in Hebrew urging Israeli settlers to evacuate Tel Aviv.
Saba Yemen
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Turkish President: Israel's attacks on Iran clear provocation that disregards Intel law
Ankara – Saba: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said on Friday that Israel's attacks on Iran are a clear provocation that disregards international law. In a post on the X platform, Erdoğan asserted that the administration of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a war criminal wanted by the International Criminal Court, "is trying to drag the region and the entire world into a catastrophe with its reckless, aggressive, and illegal actions," according to Anadolu Agency. He noted that "Israel has taken its strategy of drowning the region, especially Gaza, in blood, tears, and instability to a very dangerous level as of this morning (by attacking Iran)." Erdoğan pointed out that the Israeli aggression "comes at a time when negotiations over the Iranian nuclear program are intensifying, and international pressure is mounting against Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip." The Turkish President emphasized that the international community must now say "enough" to the Israeli aggression that targets global and regional stability. He stressed the need to "prevent the attacks of Netanyahu and his criminal gang, which are plunging the entire region into flames." Erdoğan added, "Today, we reaffirm once again that we do not want to see more bloodshed, destruction, and conflict in the Middle East." The Turkish president condemned the "heinous" attacks against neighboring Iran, offered his condolences for the martyrs and wished a speedy recovery for the injured, and offered his condolences to the "friendly and brotherly Iranian people." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Euronews
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Far-right Turkish politician goes on trial accused of inciting hatred
A far-right Turkish politician accused of inciting public hatred and hostility went on trial on Wednesday in a case critics view as an effort to suppress opposition to the president. Ümit Özdağ, the leader of the Victory Party, was detained in January over accusations he insulted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in comments at a party meeting in Antalya. Özdağ was then formally arrested and charged with inciting hatred against migrants. He was blamed for last year's anti-Syrian refugee riots in the central Turkish province of Kayseri, during which hundreds of homes and businesses were attacked. Prosecutors have presented a series of posts from Özdağ's social media as evidence against him. He faces up to four years in prison if found guilty. Meanwhile, the court in Silivri ruled that Özdağ should remain in detention until his next hearing on 17 June. Özdağ, a 64-year-old former academic, is an outspoken critic of Turkey's refugee policies and has previously called for the repatriation of millions of Syrian refugees. Özdağ acknowledged advocating the return of refugees at the opening hearing of his trial at a prison complex on the outskirts of Istanbul. He denied he had incited violence against them and told the court he had worked to calm tensions in Kayseri. In his defence statement, Özdağ maintained that his imprisonment was politically motivated and aimed at silencing him over his criticism of the government's recent effort to end a decades-long conflict with the militant Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK). "The reason why I am here ... is because I criticised the talks held with the PKK terrorist organisation's chief," Özdağ said. The Victory Party strongly opposes any concessions to the PKK which Turkey, along with many Western states including the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States, considers a terrorist organisation. The conflict with the PKK has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths since the 1980s. When the trial opened on Wednesday, Özdağ's lawyers requested more time to prepare and the proceedings were adjourned until next Tuesday. The politician's trial comes amid a widespread crackdown on the opposition to Erdoğan's Justice and Development or AK party. Officials from municipalities controlled by the main opposition, the Republican People's Party (CHP), have faced waves of arrests this year. Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained in March over allegations of corruption. İmamoğlu was due in court on Thursday morning to face charges of attempting to influence a witness and attempting to interfere with a trial, but neither he nor his lawyers attended the session. The court rescheduled the trial date for 26 September. Many people in Turkey consider those cases to be politically motivated, according to opinion polls. However, Erdoğan's government insists the courts are impartial and free from political involvement. İmamoğlu is widely viewed as the main challenger to Erdoğan's two-decade rule and is the CHP's candidate for the next presidential election. The election is due in 2028 but could be held earlier. The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said the number of people forcibly displaced by violence and persecution around the world rose to more than 123 million by the end of 2024 — an increase of around 2 million from the previous year. UNHCR said figures recorded at the end of last year show that displacement has almost doubled over the past decade. The report comes at a time when humanitarian groups are facing budget cuts from the United States and other traditional Western donors. UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi, however, highlighted what he called 'rays of hope' in recent months, noting that nearly two million Syrians have returned home as the country begins to emerge from more than a decade of civil war. The findings were released alongside the UN refugee agency's Global Trends Report on Thursday, which estimated that by the end of April 2025, the number of forcibly displaced people worldwide had likely fallen slightly — down 1% to 122.1 million — marking the first decline in more than a decade. Among those figures, the number of internally displaced people jumped by more than 9% to 73.5 million at the end of last year. The numbers represent cumulative figures from years of conflict, violence, and persecution — and include people who returned home last year, even as others fled. UNHCR said nearly two-thirds of people who crossed national borders to flee remained in neighbouring countries, countering the "widespread perception in wealthier regions" that a majority of people were fleeing in a bid to reach places like Europe or the United States. The agency said Sudan, torn by civil war, is now the site of the world's largest displacement crisis, with more than 14 million people uprooted — surpassing Syria's 13.5 million. Many of those fleeing the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have fled to neighbouring countries like South Sudan, Chad and Egypt. In Afghanistan, more than 10 million people have been forcibly displaced. While active fighting has largely ceased, the UNHCR notes that widespread poverty and hunger persist, and some countries have implemented policies to deport undocumented migrants, including Afghan nationals. The report also notes that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues to drive large-scale displacement. Some 8.8 million Ukrainians have been displaced by the fighting, 3.7 million internally and 5.1 million who have sought refuge in other countries.
India.com
11-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
Major boost for Pakistan backer Turkey as THIS Muslim country signs Rs 83,500 crore deal to buy Turkish Kaan fighter jets, it's not Pakistan, Saudi, UAE, Qatar
Kaan fighter jets Kaan fighter jets: Amid growing tensions between India and Turkey, India's friend Indonesia has signed massive defence deal with Turkey. In the latest development, Turkey has signed a $10 billion (Rs 83,500 crore ) worth agreement to export Kaan fighter jets to Indonesia. The deal is very significant as it comes at a time when India is shaming the Turkish defence industry for supporting Pakistan during the recent tensions. Here are all the deal you need to know about the Indonesia-Turkey $10 billion worth defence agreement. Indonesia to get 48 Kaan fighter jets 'Under the agreement signed with our friendly and brotherly nation, Indonesia, 48 Kaan jets will be produced in Türkiye and exported to Indonesia,' Erdoğan wrote on the social media platform X. regarding the deal. 'Indonesia's local capabilities will also be utilized in the production of Kaan. This agreement showcases the progress and achievements of our domestic and national defense industry', the Turkish President added. Technology transfer to Indonesia As per Turkish news agency Anadolu, the deal includes the production and delivery of the advanced aircraft to Indonesia over a 10-year period along with technology transfer to Indonesia. 'Countries like Qatar, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and a few others are also considering acquiring the aircraft', Yusuf Akbaba, a Turkish defence industry expert was quoted as saying about the deal to Middle East Eye. ''To reduce costs, it is essential to increase the number of orders. After this order from Indonesia, procurement processes in those countries may also accelerate', he added. Kaan fifth-generation warplane Kaan is a fifth-generation warplane that was first publicly unveiled in 2023 before it performed it made its maiden test flight in early 2024. The serial production of the aircraft is expected to begin in 2028. The fifth-generation fighter jet is powered temporarily by two General Electric F110-GE-129 engine, which is also used in the Turkish F-16 fighter aircrafts.
