The U.S. and other NATO members are courting Erdogan: “Turkey’s Erdogan is waging war on the West and Israel – NATO must not ignore it – opinion,” by David M. Weinberg, Jerusalem Post, July 4, 2026: Erdogan said, “When we fight Zionism, we are not conducting a personal struggle for ourselves. We are conducting this […]
Why Is Trump Courting Erdogan?
Donald Trump has often proclaimed his admiration for Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with whom he says he has “a very good relationship.” He hasn’t a bad word to say for Erdogan, whom he has called “a strong man,” a “hell of a leader,” a “great leader, a “good friend.” He has also called him […]
Turkish foreign minister: Israel ‘a burden that humanity can no longer bear’
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan: Israel is not just Türkiye’s problem, nor is it solely President Erdogan’s issue. The only difference is that President Erdogan is the one openly saying that what is wrong is wrong. That is a separate matter, and it is something humanity… pic.twitter.com/kwAcOogJZO — Clash Report (@clashreport) July 2, 2026 Hakan […]
Patti LuPone ‘Shocked’ That LGBTQ+ Cruise She Was Set to Perform on Was Banned From Traveling Through Turkey
A little dose of reality was in store for gay cruise attendees when they were banned from docking in Turkey. Surprise! “Patti LuPone ‘Furious’ After She Learns LGBTQ+ Cruise She’s Set to Perform on Is Banned from Traveling Through Turkey,” by Desiree Anetello, People, July 3, 2026: Patti LuPone was left “furious” after an LGBTQ+ cruise […]
Israel and Greece ‘on alert’ after Trump’s $700,000,000 sale of F-35’s to Turkey; efforts underway to block sale
Jihad Watch reported that “Both Republicans and Democrats oppose Trump’s mad plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey.” According to YNet News… Israel and Greece have consistently opposed the possibility of Turkey acquiring the stealth fighters, arguing that such a move would harm their technological edge and alter the regional balance of power. Greece […]
Both Republicans and Democrats oppose Trump’s mad plan to sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey
Israel would be the most likely target Erdogan would use these jets against, as well as the Kurds in Syria. He could also use them against Turkey’s putative NATO ally Greece. They could even end up in the hands of Hamas. Trump appears to have been totally captured. “Bipartisan US opposition grows over proposed F-35s […]
Turkey: Erdogan unveils new VIP airport, rolls out red carpet ahead of July NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is rolling out the red carpet for NATO leaders ahead of an upcoming NATO summit. “Ankara Airport opens in Turkish capital ahead of NATO summit,” by Seyit Samil Kurt, Anadolu Agency, June 26, 2026: Ankara Airport opened in the Turkish capital on Monday ahead of the NATO leaders’ summit set […]
Turkish President Erdogan: Israel’s ‘aggression’ poses ‘a threat to the whole world and must be stopped’
The following headlines show how Turkey under Erdogan is an aggressor, but is attempting to paint Israel as such: Turkish journalist close to Erdogan: Turkey should become a nuclear power and consider nuking Israel Turkey: ‘Israel cannot live without hostility,’ warns Israel that it ‘may target it next’ Turkish president Erdogan accuses Israel of ‘atrocities’ against Palestine […]
Turkey’s interior minister says of Israel: ‘Just as in the past, those lands will be ours once again’
Erdogan’s goal of reviving the Ottoman Empire will not be fully realized if Israel continues to exist, for its land was once part of that empire. Thus when Erdogan says “May Allah, for the sake of his name … destroy and devastate Zionist Israel,” he is trying to garner support for military action against Israel, […]
Erdogan: Turkey’s security begins in Aleppo, Damascus and Beirut
BREAKING: Turkish President Erdogan: Türkiye’s security begins not only in Hatay, but also in Aleppo, Damascus, and Beirut. We will not tolerate any fait accompli in our brotherly nations, nor will we turn a blind eye to aggression against them. pic.twitter.com/65gv0Bn22e — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 10, 2026 Erdogan is suggesting that he will respond […]