An Iranian plot to attack Israelis centered on targeting former Israel’s consul general to Istanbul Yossi Levi-Sfari, according to the […]
Israel eases Istanbul travel warning, but says threat remains throughout Turkey
Israel eased its elevated travel warning to Istanbul on Tuesday, returning it to Level 3, or moderate, for all of […]
Iran’s FM to visit Turkey after alleged plot to target Israelis in Istanbul
ANKARA, Turkey — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will visit Ankara on Monday after Tehran dismissed as “ridiculous” allegations by […]
Over 200 detained in defiant Istanbul Pride march
ISTANBUL, Turkey — Turkish police on Sunday forcibly intervened in a Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 200 demonstrators […]
Despite warnings of Iranian threats in Istanbul, life for local Jews hasn’t changed
JTA — In a scene straight out of the espionage thriller “Fauda,” Israeli security forces whisked Israeli citizens away from […]
Israelis shelter in Istanbul hotels amid Iran attack warnings: ‘Why take the risk?’
Numerous Israelis on Friday night heeded calls to shelter in their hotel rooms in Istanbul amid warnings that Iran was […]
Staying in Istanbul despite danger? Lock your door and keep quiet, Israel advises
Don’t open your hotel room door for delivery people. Don’t post about your travel plans on social media. Don’t go […]
Israel will defend citizens ‘anywhere in world,’ Bennett vows amid Istanbul jitters
Israel will not hesitate to act on foreign soil to protect its citizens, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday, amid […]
Israelis in Istanbul were whisked away as Iranian assassins waited at hotel — report
Several Israelis visiting Istanbul were reportedly whisked out of the Turkish city of Istanbul last week by Israeli security officials, […]
Turkey said to have captured Islamic State leader in Istanbul
Turkish officials say they believe they have captured the new head of the Islamic State terror group in a recent […]