July 2015
Turkish President: Continuing Peace Negotiations with Kurds is Impossible
Turkish President Erdoğan declared that peace talks with the PKK are no longer feasible and called for the revocation of legal protections for certain parliament…
Explosion in Pipeline Halts Iran's Gas Exports to Turkey
An explosion in a pipeline transporting Iranian gas to Turkey has halted exports since August 5. The Turkish government suspects Kurdish rebels, particularly the PKK,…
Turkey and the U.S. Take Joint Action Against ISIS in Syria
Turkey and the U.S. have agreed to collaborate on creating a buffer zone in northern Syria to combat ISIS, while Turkey continues its military operations…
Davutoğlu: New Conditions Have Emerged in Syria and Iraq
Turkey's Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu announced that Turkey will not send ground troops to Syria but will continue airstrikes against ISIS and the PKK. This…
Turkish Fighter Jets Attack PKK Positions in Northern Iraq
Turkish fighter jets have attacked PKK positions in northern Iraq, marking a significant escalation in military operations against the group. Critics argue that these strikes…
Turkey Launches Airstrikes on 'Islamic State' Positions in Syria
Turkey has launched airstrikes against 'Islamic State' positions in Syria while allowing the U.S. to use its Incirlik airbase for operations against the group. The…
Turkey's Fear of a Kurdish Autonomous Region Forming in Syria
A suicide attack in Turkey has raised concerns over the government's handling of the Islamic State and Kurdish issues. Analysts suggest that the ongoing Syrian…
Explosion in Turkish Border City Leaves at Least 28 Dead
An explosion at a cultural center in Suruç, Turkey, has killed at least 28 people and injured 20 to 25 others, with ISIS suspected as…
Egyptian Army: 7 Soldiers and 59 Militants Killed in Sinai Clashes
The Egyptian army reported significant casualties in recent clashes in northern Sinai, with 7 soldiers and 59 militants killed. This violence is part of ongoing…
Associated Press: Washington Has No Plan for New Military Aid to Israel
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is visiting Israel and Saudi Arabia amid rising security concerns related to the Iran nuclear agreement. Israeli officials are…
431 Arrested in Saudi Arabia on Charges of Membership in ISIS
Saudi Arabia has arrested 431 individuals for alleged ties to ISIS following a series of attacks by the group. The majority of those detained are…
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Suicide Attack in Iraq
A car bomb in Khan Bani Saad, Iraq, killed over a hundred people during Eid al-Fitr celebrations, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The attack highlights ongoing…
Terrorist Attack Plan Foiled at a French Military Base
French authorities have thwarted a terrorist plot aimed at beheading a military member, arresting four suspects aged 16 to 23. This incident follows a series…
Iraqi Army Launches Operation to Retake Anbar Province
The Iraqi Army, supported by Shiite militias, has launched an operation to reclaim Anbar province from the Islamic State. This operation involves 5,000 personnel and…
Arrest of Six Arab Citizens of Israel on Charges of Supporting the Islamic State
Six Arab citizens of Israel were arrested by Shin Bet for allegedly supporting the Islamic State, with four of them being teachers. This incident raises…
Officials from the Afghan Government and Taliban Meet
Officials from the Afghan government and Taliban met for the first time in Islamabad, marking a potential breakthrough in peace negotiations. The U.S. has expressed…
Mass Execution of Captives in the Ancient Site of Palmyra
The Islamic State has executed captives in Palmyra, using young boys as executioners, while the Syrian army has achieved military successes in border areas with…
25 Members of 'Jabhat al-Nusra' Killed in Mosque Explosion in Syria
An explosion in a mosque in Syria killed 25 members of 'Jabhat al-Nusra', including a leader of the group. The incident occurred during iftar prayers,…
Dozens Killed in Islamist Attack on Egyptian Army Checkpoints
Islamist militants launched coordinated attacks on Egyptian army and police checkpoints in Sinai, resulting in numerous casualties. The attacks come shortly after President el-Sisi's warning…