Istanbul
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Istanbul, translated into English and compared across sources. 24 recent stories.
Vance Says U.S. Opened Direct Doha Channel With Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and CENTCOM
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Washington has opened a direct channel in Doha between Iranian Revolutionary Guard representatives and CENTCOM. He said the channel followed succ…
Fenerbahce Arranges Three New Deals in One Night, Led by Shane Larkin
Fenerbahce reportedly completed three signings in about an hour as it builds for a new EuroLeague title push. Shane Larkin is set to join from Anadolu Efes after turning down Red…
Russian Journalist Behind Putin-Kabaeva Scoop Dies in Latvia After Suspected Poisoning
Exiled Russian journalist Grigory Nekhoroshev died in Riga at 69 after reportedly eating poisonous mushrooms. He was known for a 2008 report alleging Vladimir Putin planned to mar…
Report: Shane Larkin Set to Join Fenerbahce After Rejecting Big Offers
Shane Larkin is reportedly set to sign a two-year deal with Fenerbahce after rejecting a move to Crvena zvezda and a $10 million Dubai offer. He will give up his Anadolu Efes sala…
Hamat Leaves Turkey as Israeli Corporate Presence Shrinks Further
Hamat is closing its Turkish subsidiary in Izmir, deepening the retreat of Israeli business from Turkey. The company’s exit comes as trade between the two countries has collapsed…
Jared Harper Extends with Hapoel Jerusalem After Intense Negotiations
Hapoel Jerusalem has extended Jared Harper’s contract for three more seasons in a deal worth about $5 million. The club overcame interest from other EuroLeague teams, including Fe…
Turkish Singer Mehmet Das Returns to Israel for Jerusalem Festival Performance
Turkish singer Mehmet Daş will perform this week at the Jerusalem East and West Festival in Jerusalem. He said his 13-year relationship with Israeli audiences is based on music, n…
Canadian authorities confirm death of Michel Mizrahi after Montreal shooting
Michael Mizrahi died after being critically wounded in a shooting in Montreal, ZAKA said Tuesday. Canadian officials described the case as internal and not being handled as terror…
Despite Turkey's Boycott, Some Israeli Companies Keep Trading There
Despite Turkey's boycott, several Israeli companies continue operating there through subsidiaries, local manufacturing and indirect supply routes. Trade has fallen sharply, with I…
Einav Bובליל Says Law Was Always Her Dream as She Prepares for New Studies at 40
Einav Bובליל says she will start law prep studies at Ramat Gan College in a month. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her income, family life, faith, and past struggles wi…
Turkish Airlines flight diverted to Dakar after passenger gives birth midair
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to São Paulo diverted to Dakar after a pregnant passenger gave birth onboard. The mother and baby were reported safe, and the flight later…
Shin Bet says Hamas ran a large terror network from Turkey
Shin Bet and the IDF said Hamas has run a wide terror network from Turkey, helping direct dozens of foiled attacks in the West Bank over the past year. The agencies named several…
Red Star Belgrade Pursues Shane Larkin in Potential EuroLeague Shakeup
Shane Larkin may leave Anadolu Efes this summer, and Red Star Belgrade is pushing to sign him. Serbian reports say talks have started, with sporting director Milos Teodosic drivin…
Baldwin's absurd no-look pass helps Fenerbahce win Turkish title
Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 77-75 to win the Turkish championship, with Wade Baldwin creating the decisive late basket. Coach Sarunas Jasikevicius was stunned by the behind-the-back…
Beitar Jerusalem Drawn Against AEK Larnaca in Conference League Qualifying
Beitar Jerusalem will face AEK Larnaca of Cyprus in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. The matches are set for July 23 and July 30, with later qualifying-r…
Knesset Security Committee to Hold Urgent Hearing Over Alleged Abbas-Hamas Links
The Knesset National Security Committee will hold an urgent hearing Monday at 12:00 over allegations linking MK Mansour Abbas to Hamas figures abroad. The session follows a Channe…
Jerusalem targets Fenerbahce center Gilson Bango
Hapoel Jerusalem is building toward 2026/27 after hiring Sasha Obradovic, and Fenerbahce center Gilson Bango is a reported target. The 27-year-old Angolan missed all of 2025/26 af…
Turkey prepares another Gaza flotilla in the coming months
Some 420 activists detained by Israel on a Gaza flotilla returned to Istanbul on Sunday, including 85 Turkish citizens. Flotilla organizers say they are already preparing a larger…
2018 Turkey conference links Ra'am chief Mansour Abbas to senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures
Channel 14 published 2018 footage showing Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas at a Turkey conference with senior Hamas and Islamic Jihad figures. The event focused on opposing Trump's “d…
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Strikes Radar Mast at Antalya Airport
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER hit a radar antenna pole while taxiing at Antalya Airport after arriving from Istanbul. All 267 passengers were evacuated safely, one person ha…
Behich Says Wife’s Cancer Battle Puts World Cup Into Perspective
Australia defender Aziz Behich says the 2026 World Cup match against Turkey will be deeply personal because of his Turkish-Cypriot background and family in the stands. He also sai…
Turkey Charges 27 Social Media Creators in Adult-Content Crackdown
Turkish prosecutors have indicted 27 influencers and content creators in Istanbul over allegations of distributing adult material for profit and laundering money. Authorities have…
Will He Miss the Hall? Marcus Bingham Receives an Offer from Fenerbahce
Marcus Bingham, who had reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, has received a higher offer from Fenerbahce worth about $1.4 million per season. The American c…
“Linked to Terror Organizations”: The Reason for the Referee’s Deportation
The White House said Somali referee Omar Aran was denied entry to the United States because of alleged ties to terrorist organizations. Aran was deported back to Istanbul ahead of…
