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November 2023 - Turkey Special Weapons News
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- Five Allies deploy jets to NATO's eastern flank for air policing NATO 29 Nov 2023 -- Fighter jets from Belgium, France, Germany, Poland and Türkiye will take up NATO air policing duties on the Alliance's eastern flank starting in December. The long-scheduled deployments demonstrate NATO Allies' commitment to support each other and strengthen the Alliance's collective defence.
- Türkiye to work for permanent truce in Gaza: Erdogan People's Daily 30 Nov 2023 -- Türkiye will step up its efforts for the release of the hostages and establishment of a lasting truce in the Gaza Strip, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
- EU-Türkiye: Press remarks by High Representative Josep Borrell after the adoption of the joint report on the state of play of bilateral political, economic and trade relations European External Action Service (EEAS) 29 Nov 2023
- Press remarks by High Representative Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the state of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations European Commission 29 Nov 2023
- The Commission and the High Representative present a strategic and forward-looking report on the state of play of EU-Türkiye relations European Commission 29 Nov 2023 -- Today, the European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on the state of play of EU-Türkiye political, economic and trade relations, following up to the task set out by the European Council of 29-30 June 2023.
- Erdogan says Israel must be held accountable, tried in international courts for crimes in Gaza Press TV 28 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the Israeli regime has shamelessly violated international law by committing various crimes in its latest war on Gaza which has killed more than 15,000 people in less than two months.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 28 Nov 2023
- Secretary Antony J. Blinken And Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan Before Their Meeting US Dept. of State 28 Nov 2023
- Erdogan blasts Israeli war crimes as Turkish lawyers refer evidence to ICC Press TV 25 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reiterated that Israel has been committing war crimes in the Gaza Strip, as a group of legal experts submitted war crimes evidence to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
- UK and Türkiye to boost stability, security and prosperity UK MOD 23 Nov 2023 -- Two NATO Allies, the UK and Türkiye, have today agreed to work more closely together to help bring greater stability, security and prosperity to both nations.
- "The tragedy in Palestine is beyond tolerable" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 22 Nov 2023 -- Speaking at the G20 Leaders' Summit, President Erdoğan said: "The tragedy unfolding in the occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza in particular, has now exceeded the limits of humanity's tolerance. November 20th, which was 2 days ago, was the World Children's Day. Unfortunately, nearly seven thousand innocent Palestinian children did not live to see that day."
- No: 299, 22 November 2023, Press Release Regarding the Declaration of Humanitarian Pause in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 22 Nov 2023
- Turkey's intelligence organization foils Mossad attempt to kidnap Palestinian Iron Dome hacker Press TV 22 Nov 2023 -- Turkey's National Intelligence Organization (MIT) has rescued a renowned Palestinian hacker from the Israeli Mossad spy agency seeking to kidnap or possibly kill him.
- "Gaza has the same place in our hearts as Karabakh" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 20 Nov 2023 -- Addressing citizens following the Presidential Cabinet Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "Any incident taking place around us, from the Balkans to the Caucasus, from the Black Sea to the eastern coasts of the Mediterranean, are of direct concern to us. Gaza has the same place in our hearts as Karabakh. Just as we do not discriminate between Bosnia and Aleppo, or Tripoli and Balkh, or Thessaloniki and Mosul, so we consider Al Quds and our own ancient cities to be the same."
- No: 296, 19 November 2023, Press Release Regarding Israel's Attack on Al-Fakhoora School in Gaza Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 19 Nov 2023
- Erdogan: Gaza cease-fire can save region from ring of fire ISNA 18 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that if Türkiye and Germany jointly achieve a humanitarian cease-fire in the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the region can be rescued from the ring of fire.
- Erdogan: Gaza cease-fire can save region from ring of fire ISNA 18 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday that if Türkiye and Germany jointly achieve a humanitarian cease-fire in the ongoing Israeli war in Gaza, the region can be rescued from the ring of fire.
- Turkiye Taking Steps to Procure Fighter Jets Amid Eurofighter Uncertainty Sputnik 18 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his government would continue shopping around for fighter jets after the Eurofighter purchase deal ran into German resistance.
- Israeli Nuclear Weapons Should Be Investigated - Erdogan Sputnik 18 Nov 2023 -- President Erdogan announced that Ankara would set up an inspection mechanism aimed at verifying Israel's possible ownership of nuclear weapons "before it is too late".
- The Federal Chancellor met with President Erdoğan of Turkey "Direct dialogue is key, especially in difficult situations" Germany - Federal Government 17 Nov 2023 -- The situation in the Middle East, the Russian attack on Ukraine and Sweden's NATO membership: these were some of the issues discussed by Federal Chancellor Scholz and Turkey's President Erdoğan during the latter's visit to Berlin.
- "Everyone should take responsibility to ensure a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 17 Nov 2023 -- Speaking at a joint press conference with Chancellor Scholz of Germany, President Erdoğan said: "As Türkiye, our aim is to establish a climate where Israelis and Palestinians live side by side in peace, where calm and security prevail. I believe everyone should take responsibility to ensure a fair and lasting peace in the Middle East."
- West's silence on Gaza gives green light to lawlessness: Turkish FM People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- The silence of the West over the attack on Gaza implies the approval of lawlessness, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Thursday.
- Turkish president says to bring leaders responsible for killings in Gaza to int'l courts People's Daily 16 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that efforts are being made to send the political and military leaders responsible for the mass killing of Gaza civilians to the international courts for trial.
- "Those who do not speak out against Israel's crimes against humanity are just as much an accomplice in these crimes as the perpetrators" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 15 Nov 2023 -- Addressing AK Party's Parliamentary Group Meeting, President Erdoğan said: "Those who do not speak out against Israel's crimes against humanity are just as much an accomplice in these crimes as the perpetrators. The blood of the kids killed in Gaza sticks as a stain of shame to the foreheads of those who provide weaponry, ammunition and intelligence support to the Israeli administration."
- No: 295, 15 November 2023, Press Release Regarding the Slander by the Israeli Prime Minister and the Israeli Foreign Minister Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 15 Nov 2023 -- "Israeli officials, who have entered the dark pages of history with the oppression and massacres committed against the Palestinian people, have no right to talk about the law."
- Erdogan says Israel a 'terrorist state' that seeks 'total destruction' of Gaza Press TV 15 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has blasted Israel as a "terrorist state" that seeks the "full destruction" of the densely-populated Gaza Strip, which has been under massive bombardment for over five weeks.
- Statement on the Confidence-Building Measures Meeting Between Türkiye and Greece Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Defence 13 Nov 2023 -- On 13 November 2023, delegations from Greece and Türkiye conducted a new round of discussions on Confidence Building Measures (CBMs). The meeting was hosted by the Turkish Ministry of National Defense in Ankara.
- Turkey Steps Up Deportation Of Afghans Amid Similar Moves By Pakistan And Iran RFE/RL 13 Nov 2023 -- Turkey has become the latest country to begin deporting a large number of Afghans back to their country with almost 4,000 leaving in recent weeks.
- Erdogan criticizes UNSC for being 'dysfunctional' amid Israeli massacres in Gaza Press TV 12 Nov 2023 -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the international community to take action against the Israeli massacre of civilians in the Gaza Strip.
- "It is shameful that Western countries remain silent in the face of the ongoing massacres in Palestine" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 11 Nov 2023 -- Addressing the Extraordinary Joint Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League, President Erdoğan said: "It is shameful that the Western countries, which always talk about human rights and freedoms, remain silent in the face of the ongoing massacres in Palestine."
- Hamas Not Interested in Keeping Civilians Hostage - Erdogan Sputnik 10 Nov 2023 -- The Hamas movement is not interested in keeping civilian hostages, and a mutual process on freeing Israelis and Palestinians is necessary, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
- Constitutional Crisis Roils Turkey's Legal System, Parliament VOA 10 Nov 2023 -- Bar associations across Turkey reacted with demonstrations, marches and legal actions Friday to a constitutional crisis in which a lower-ranking appeals court filed an unprecedented criminal complaint against Supreme Court judges over their decision to release a jailed parliamentarian.
- "ECO's stance is very important for the cessation of the bloodshed in Gaza" Presidency of The Republic of Turkey 09 Nov 2023 -- Addressing the 16th Summit of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), President Erdoğan said: "The stance we as the Economic Cooperation Organization are to display is very important for the cessation of the bloodshed in Gaza. It is of utmost importance for us to raise our voices collectively to defend our Palestinian cause."
- Key findings of the 2023 Report on Türkiye European Commission 08 Nov 2023 -- There are serious deficiencies in the functioning of Türkiye's democratic institutions. Democratic backsliding continued during the reporting period. Structural deficiencies in the presidential system remained in place.
- No: 291, 8 November 2023, Press Release Regarding the European Commission 2023 Report on Türkiye Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 08 Nov 2023 -- Today, the European Commission published the 2023 Enlargement Strategy and the Country Reports drafted for all candidate and potential candidate countries, including Türkiye. It is worrisome for the future of our continent, which faces many threats, that the EU yet again maintains its unjust and biased approach to our country, despite this being the 25th Report of the Commission on Türkiye.
- Türkiye, U.S. stress civilian safety, uninterrupted aid delivery in Gaza People's Daily 07 Nov 2023 -- Trkiye and the United States on Monday agreed on the importance of ensuring uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza and the safety of its civilians.
- No: 289, 7 November 2023, Press Release Regarding the Russian Federation's Decision to Withdraw from the CFE Treaty Coming into Force as of Today Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 07 Nov 2023
- Iran welcomes defensive cooperation with Turkiye IRNA 07 Nov 2023 -- Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Qaraei Ashtiani has voiced Tehran's readiness for defensive cooperation with Turkiye.
- Secretary Blinken's Meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan US Dept. of State 06 Nov 2023
- No: 283, 4 November 2023, Press Release Regarding Recalling of Our Ambassador in Tel Aviv, H.E. Mr. Şakir Özkan Torunlar, to Ankara for Consultations Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 04 Nov 2023
- Former Political Prisoner Faces Deportation to Iran from Turkey VOA 02 Nov 2023 -- A former political prisoner in Iran is facing imminent deportation back to that country after a decade of waiting in Turkey for resettlement and despite having once been granted asylum status by the U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR.
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