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UN Condemns Israel’s Bombing of Gaza’s Turkish-Palestinian Hospital
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Video footage shared on social media captured the moment the Israeli army blew up the hospital and an adjacent medical school. The United Nations has condemned Israel’s destruction of the […]

Ahmet Davutoglu on Gaza, US Colonialism, and the Role of Regional Powers – FloodGate Podcast
By Romana Rubeo Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu discusses the shift in Turkiye’s approach to Gaza, Palestinian resistance, and the challenge of American imperialism in an exclusive interview on the FloodGate podcast. On […]

“Today I Am Palestinian”: Dr. Ahmet Davutoğlu Speaks to Palestine Chronicle
By Robert Inlakesh Ahmet Davutoğlu clarifies his Gaza proposal, rejecting neo-Ottoman claims and calling for Palestinian self-determination. Former Turkish Prime Minister, Professor Ahmet Davutoğlu, joined Ramzy Baroud on the Palestine Chronicle’s ‘FloodGate Podcast’. He addressed […]

Mass Protests in Istanbul Demand Justice for Gaza, Denounce Israeli Atrocities – Video
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hundreds of thousands in Istanbul rallied on New Year’s Day, condemning Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza and demanding justice for Palestinians. On the morning of January 1, 2025, hundreds of […]

Overthrow in Syria: What Does It Mean?
By Jeremy Salt A stubborn obstacle in the way of western governments and their Arab world ‘allies’, Syria has been targeted ever since 1918. Syria has fallen. It is not just Bashar al-Assad or ‘the […]

Iranian FM Visits Ankara, Highlights Shared Common Ground with Turkiye on Syria
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Speaking with Iranian journalists before his meeting with Turkiye’s foreign minister, Araghchi noted that Iran and Turkiye share common concerns that require discussion. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, speaking upon […]

‘No Relations’ – Erdogan Says Türkiye Cut All Ties with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Active diplomacy to corner Israel in all areas and boost diplomatic pressure is also crucial.” Türkiye has severed all ties with Israel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said, according […]

Translate Words into Action – Turkiye Calls for Arms Embargo on Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Fidan stressed that Israel’s genocide in Gaza must end and all efforts should be exerted in a unified manner by all world countries to achieve this goal. The Turkish Foreign […]

‘Premeditated’ – Eyewitnesses Confirm Israel’s Intent to Kill Turkish-American Activist
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Turkish Terror Crimes Investigation Bureau filed charges of ‘premeditated murder’ in the case of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi. The Turkish Terror Crimes Investigation Bureau has added witness accounts and evidence […]

Accused of Being a Spy – TRT Haber Reporter Assaulted by Israeli Man (VIDEO)
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The crew of TRT Haber was assaulted in Tel Aviv while on the job and accused of being spies for Hamas and Hezbollah. A TRT Haber crew was assaulted in […]

‘Shot Fired from a Distance’ – Autopsy Results on Israel’s Killing of Turkish-American Activist
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “According to the skin and subcutaneous findings of the firearm bullet core entry wound … the shot was fired from a distance.” The results of an official forensic autopsy have […]

American Turkish Activist Laid to Rest in her Hometown – Turkiye Opens Probe into Killing
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Thousands of mourners participated in the memorial service and the funeral that followed which took place in the Aegean coastal city of Didim. American-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was […]

‘Gathering Intelligence’ – Who is the Mossad Financier Arrested in Turkiye
By Robert Inlakesh The Turkish National Intelligence Organization, according to Turkish media, uncovered the role Rexhepi was playing as an Israeli agent through a monitoring operation. On Tuesday, Turkish security officials announced that they had […]

‘Your Hands are Stained with Blood’ – US Soldiers Assaulted in Turkiye
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Turkish Youth Union later claimed responsibility for the attack, posting a video on their account on the X platform. Turkish authorities announced on Monday the arrest of 15 people […]

Israel’s ‘Day of Accountability is Coming’ – UN Expert
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I strongly believe that the day of reckoning will come for Israel, and I hope that behavioural changes will result from the findings of the ICJ’s report and the loss […]

‘Addressing Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis’ – Turkiye Joins South Africa’s ICJ Case against Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In May, Turkiye announced its decision to join the case initiated by South Africa, stepping up its measures against Israel in response to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Turkiye is […]

Following Haniyeh Posts Censorship – Türkiye Blocks Instagram
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Türkiye’s Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK) published the August 2 decision on its website. Türkiye has blocked access to the social media platform, Instagram, the infotech regulator said today, […]

‘Largest Extermination Camp’ – Erdogan Compares Actions in Gaza to Hitler
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that the Gaza Strip has become the “world’s largest extermination camp,” and Israel has committed atrocities that will “outshine Hitler.” “Western leaders […]

US ‘Complicit’ in Israeli War Crimes in Gaza – Erdogan Calls for Sanctions on Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The White House is disregarding Israel’s deliberate attacks on civilian infrastructure, Turkish President Recep Erdogan has said. US President Joe Biden and his administration are complicit in Israeli war crimes […]

‘Not War, Total Destruction of Civilian Population’ – Putin on Gaza Genocide
“We believe this is a result of US policy. They monopolized the peace process. They pushed aside all previously established mechanisms for collective efforts to solve this extremely difficult problem.” Russian President Vladimir Putin has […]

‘100% Import Tariff’ – Smotrich Retaliates Over Türkiye Trade Ban with Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Turkish Ministry of Trade halted export and import transactions to Israel in early May, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in Gaza. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced that […]

‘Declare May 15 Day of Mourning’ – Former Turkish Prime Minister Davutoğlu Urges World Leaders
By Nurah Tape – The Palestine Chronicle “The basic steps of this action plan is 15th of May is a special day of commemoration of all victims of Palestinians from 1948 until today. And […]

Turkiye Halted All Trade Activities with Israel over Gaza Genocide – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Foreign Minister Israel Katz denounced Erdogan’s actions as dictatorial, accusing him of disregarding the interests of Turkish citizens. Bloomberg News reported, citing two Turkish officials, that Türkiye has ceased all […]

‘I Don’t Regret It’ – Turkish Kungfu Champ Slams Probe Into Raising of Palestinian Flag at Euro Champs
“I am proud of myself for the inconvenience I caused, I do not regret it, and if I have the opportunity, I will do it again.” Turkish Kungfu champion Necmettin Erbakan Akyuz, who raised the […]

‘Political Decision’ – Türkiye to Join South Africa’s Case Against Israel at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “This is a political decision taken by our President and we announce this decision to the whole world.” Türkiye has announced it will join South Africa in its case of […]

First Time since October 7 – Hamas Leader Haniyeh Meets Turkish President in Istanbul
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met on Saturday with Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas. The closed-door meeting took place at the […]

‘Until Gaza Ceasefire’ – Türkiye Restricts Aid Exports to Israel
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The restrictions, which come into force on Tuesday, would apply to products from 54 categories. Türkiye has announced restrictions on the export of a wide range of products to Israel […]

Suspected of Supplying Firearms to Israel – Malaysia Arrests Three People
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The 36-year-old Israeli passport holder was heavily armed, in the possession of a bag containing six handguns and 200 bullets. Police in Malaysia have arrested three people suspected of supplying […]

Turkish Court Sentences 17 for Spying, Selling Info to Israel’s Mossad
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The 17 defendants convicted of espionage, pleaded for acquittal, while government prosecutors sought punishment for providing information to the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. A local court in Türkiye has sentenced […]

Haniyeh Meets Turkish Intelligence Chief as Decision on Ceasefire Expected Soon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The meeting focused on issues related to the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, particularly on a possible prisoner exchange deal, a ceasefire, and ways to lift the siege. The […]