Obama avoids using ‘genocide’ in Armenian statement
President Obama avoided using the word “genocide” to describe the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by Turks in 1915. More ▸
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Barak calls Turkey-Syria drill ‘disturbing’
By Marcy OsterTurkey and Syria began a joint military exercise that Israel’s defense minister called “disturbing.” More ▸
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Obama to visit Turkey in April
President Obama will visit Turkey next month. More ▸
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British Muslim leader signs Istanbul declaration
By Daphna VardiA leading British Muslim has joined a call to attack those who prevent smuggling arms to Hamas in Gaza. More ▸
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Israeli, Turkish officials: Ties are steady
By Ron KampeasIsraeli and Turkish officials said relations remained good in the wake of a public falling-out between the countries’ leaders. More ▸
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Peres, Erdogan make up after brouhaha
By Ron KampeasIsraeli President Shimon Peres and Turkish Prime Minister Recip Erdogan spoke on the phone after a rancorous public falling-out. More ▸
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Hamas official: One-year cease-fire on table
By Marcy OsterHamas has offered Israel a one-year cease-fire if it opens border crossings into the Gaza Strip, a Hamas negotiator said. More ▸
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Turkish PM asked to address anti-Semitism
Five major Jewish organizations called on the Turkish prime minister to “urgently address” a wave of anti-Semitism in his country. More ▸
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Israelis evicted from New Zealand cafe
By Dan GoldbergA Muslim cafe owner in New Zealand evicted two customers because they were Israeli. More ▸
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Turkey’s harsh criticism of Israel raises questions
Does Turkey’s harsh criticism of Israel over the Gaza operation jeopardize Israel-Turkey ties and Turkey’s role as Middle East peace broker? More ▸
