Ankara needs to consider multiple dimensions, starting with the situation in Syria. Turkish President Erdoğan claimed that Israel threatens Türkiye’s national security. The Turkish parliament held a closed session about the issue, where the government informed the parliamentarians on the confidentiality basis. We asked Ismail Hakkı Pekin, retired Lieutenant-General of the Turkish Armed Forces and former Head of Intelligence at ...

In his own words. The leader of Hamas Yahya Sinwar was martyred by Israeli forces. The images showing Sinwar fighting until the last drop of his blood deeply affected the people all around the world. The testament of Sinwar, who made history with his life and resistance, was published after his martyrdom. We share this political and moral manifesto with ...

Tehran’s position, the operation’s regional and global effects, and Washington’s possible reaction. By Masoud Sadrmohammadi On the night of October 1, Iran launched a missile attack targeting various locations across Israel with hundreds of missiles. This marked Iran’s second missile strike against Israel, following the missile/drone attack on April 13, 2024. Iran carried out this attack despite repeatedly emphasizing its ...

Russia’s perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran’s response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I ...

Amidst negotiations for a ceasefire, Netanyahu may try to continue process by provoking Hezbollah. By Adem Kılıç * According to the latest US and Israeli claim, Iran cannot decide whether to retaliate for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. The assumption is that there is a rivalry between Pezeshkian and the hardliners of the Revolutionary Guards and that the ...

Özgür Bursalı, Patriotic (Vatan) Party Secretary General, made a public statement today (Wednesday, July 31, 2024) at 14.00 in front of the Israeli Embassy Residence upon the martyrdom of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of HAMAS, the hero on the front line of the Palestinian people, was martyred as a result of Israel’s vile assassination. Today, in ...

Statement of Patriotic (Vatan) Party Secretary General, Özgür Bursalı Özgür Bursalı, Patriotic (Vatan) Party Secretary General, made a public statement today (Wednesday, July 31, 2024) at 14.00 in front of the Israeli Embassy Residence upon the martyrdom of Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh. Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of HAMAS, the hero on the front line of the Palestinian people, was martyred ...

UWI author and political scientist Onur Sinan Güzaltan was a guest on Turkish On4 TV’s broadcast. Güzaltan shared his assessments on regional and global confrontation and potential political developments in light of Israel’s recent attack on Rafah. “Israel lost credibility and legitimacy” How do you evaluate Israel’s latest attack on Rafah? Firstly, the entire world agrees that Israel is committing ...

Reporting from Cairo, Egypt Ending the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, which has been going on for months, is no longer a bilateral issue that can be ended by settling the concerns of both parties, each vis-à-vis the other. The war has turned into a complex and intertwined issue, with international and regional parties seeking to seize more gains ...

Hamas has accepted a ceasefire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. But Israel says, it will continue to operate in Gaza despite Hamas’ response to the deal. So, the drama will go on for some times. It is a very sad saga, because an official familiar with Israeli thinking says Israeli officials are examining the cease-fire proposal approved by Hamas. ...