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The Newsmakers is TRT World’s flagship current affairs programme, featuring in-depth reports and interviews with the drivers of the biggest stories of the week. Hosted by award-winning journalist Imran Garda, we go to the heart of every issue, offering unfiltered debates, context and commentary that disrupt conventional perspectives on international affairs. We generate discussion, drive the news agenda and demand accountability from people in power. The Newsmakers is an honest and relevant ...
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*) Hamas calls Gaza truce proposals with Israel a 'smokescreen'Palestinian resistance group Hamas has called Gaza ceasefire proposals a “smokescreen" as they do not include an end to the Israeli war or withdrawal from the enclave.Senior Hamas member Izzat al-Rishq said ceasefire proposals floated in recent days don’t include an end to the Israeli a…
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*) Israel 'not serious' about Gaza ceasefire — HamasPalestinian resistance group Hamas has said that Israel does not take Gaza ceasefire negotiations seriously.A senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel does not offer any genuine proposals and "is definitively not serious in the (ceasefire) negotiations."He added that Hamas would proceed with…
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*) Israel kills 26 Palestinians in air strikes across GazaIsrael continues with its deadly strikes on besieged Gaza. At least 26 Palestinians were killed and 47 wounded in Israeli air strikes on besieged Gaza.At least 16 Palestinians were killed and 30 wounded, including children, in strikes that targeted two houses north of the Nuseirat refugee ca…
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*) Israel took institutions protecting peace, human rights hostage — ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised Israel, saying it has taken "hostage" all institutions meant to uphold peace, human rights, and democracy. Speaking in Ankara, Erdogan accused Israel of blinding global structures like the UN Security Council with “Zionist d…
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*) UN warns of dire Middle East situation as Israel escalates its war on GazaThe United Nations’ Middle East peace process coordinator, Tor Wennesland, warned the international community about a severe escalation in the Middle East, describing the situation as being at the "most dangerous juncture in decades."Speaking to the UN Security Council, We…
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*) South Africa files 'evidence' of Israel's Gaza 'genocide' with ICJSouth Africa has filed "evidence of a genocide" committed by Israel in Gaza with the International Court of Justice. The evidence shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza.It supplements fact…
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*) South Africa files 'evidence' of Israel's Gaza 'genocide' with ICJSouth Africa has filed "evidence of a genocide" committed by Israel in Gaza with the International Court of Justice. The evidence shows how the government of Israel has violated the genocide convention by promoting the destruction of Palestinians living in Gaza.It supplements fact…
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*) Israeli air strikes kill at least 30 Palestinians in northern GazaAt least 30 people have been killed in Israeli strikes targeting multiple homes in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza.The Palestinian resistance group Hamas condemned the attack, calling it a brutal crime carried out by the terrorist occupation army. Hamas also labelled the US as being com…
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*) Israel attacks Iran Israel has launched air strikes targeting what it described as "military targets" in Iran, with Iranian state-run media acknowledging the blasts and saying some of the sounds came from air defence systems around the capital Tehran.Fearing Iranian retaliation, the Israeli military said it had "fully mobilised" its offensive an…
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*) Israeli strikes kill, injure over 150 in Gaza's JabaliaMore than 150 Palestinians were killed or injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza's Jabalia refugee camp, according to the Palestinian Civil Defence agency. Israeli forces reportedly destroyed 11 houses in the al-Hawaja area last night. The agency underscored the need for help to transport the wo…
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*) World leaders condemn terrorist attack in AnkaraGlobal leaders condemned the terrorist attack on a defence facility in Ankara, Türkiye, where five people were killed and 22 wounded. Turkish President Erdogan denounced the attack on Turkish Aerospace Industries, calling it "heinous." Russian President Putin and US Secretary of State Blinken both …
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*) At least 700 Palestinians killed in Israeli onslaught in northern Gaza: HamasAt least 700 Palestinians have been killed in Israel’s ongoing offensive in northern Gaza since October 5th this year, resistance group Hamas said.The Israeli army stepped up its massive assault in northern Gaza amid a suffocating siege that has left tens of thousands o…
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*) Israel kills 29 Palestinians in northern Gaza strikesAt least 29 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks, as the army continues its massive offensive, now in its 18th day, in northern Gaza.Artillery shelling targeted a school sheltering displaced civilians near Birket Abu Rashid in Jabalia, killing seven people and injuring dozens.Acc…
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Orçun Selçuk on populist polarisation in Turkey and Latin America
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Orçun Selçuk on "The Authoritarian Divide: Populism, Propaganda, and Polarization" (University of Notre Dame Press). The book compares Turkey under Erdoğan, Venezuela under Chávez and Ecuador under Correa, showing that Turkey's experience can be more usefully compared with Latin American examples than cases of right-wing populism in Europe or Islam…
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*) Israel shells Lebanese town with banned phosphorus munitionsThe Israeli army has bombed the southern Lebanese town of Kafr Shuba with internationally banned phosphorus munitions.Reports of the Israeli army firing artillery shells containing white phosphorus in Lebanon emerged last year as well when rights groups presented concrete evidence of …
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*) Hamas confirms Yahya Sinwar's deathHamas has confirmed that its political leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, and the resistance group reiterated that hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli occupation troops.A Hamas official said that those…
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*) Sinwar killed in gunfight, defying Tel Aviv's assertions — Israeli mediaHamas politburo leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a surprise gunfight with Israeli forces, according to Israeli media. Previously reported to be hiding in tunnels, Sinwar was actually found dressed in military gear, ready for combat. Israel’s public broadcaster noted tha…
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*) US launches series of air strikes targeting Houthis across YemenThe US military has hit several Houthi weapons depots in Yemen, top officials confirmed. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin called it a "unique demonstration" of the US's ability to strike even deeply buried, fortified sites. The use of B-2 stealth bombers highlights the US's global rea…
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Strike hits south Beirut after Netanyahu vows 'no ceasefire'Israel launched strikes on southern Beirut after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed a ceasefire deal that would leave Hezbollah near Israel's border.The military also ordered residents to evacuate parts of Beirut, a move typically signaling incoming attacks on the Lebanese capital…
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*) Netanyahu tells US Israel will strike Iranian ‘military’ targetsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reassured the US that if Israel targets Iran, they’ll be hitting military sites, not the sensitive nuclear or oil facilities that President Joe Biden had cautioned against. According to a report, Netanyahu made this clear during a call w…
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Death toll from Israeli attack on Gaza shelter rises to 22The death toll has climbed to 22 after an Israeli strike hit a school shelter in central Gaza, according to officials. What makes this particularly tragic is that the school was housing thousands of displaced women and children. These are people who had already lost their homes in earlier bo…
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*) Israeli genocide part of displacement plan: GazaThe Media Office in Gaza has said that the Israeli army is intensifying its military actions in northern Gaza, particularly in the Jabalia refugee camp. According to the office, since the ground offensive and complete siege began on October 6, "massacres and deliberate killings" have taken place, r…
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*) New explosions hit UN peacekeepers' base in LebanonThe United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, has suffered yet another attack, with new explosions hitting its headquarters. The incident has left two more peacekeepers injured, following yesterday’s assault on the same position by Israeli forces.UNIFIL's command ce…
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*) Israel attacks UN peacekeepers in LebanonGlobal leaders have expressed outrage and called for accountability after Israel attacked the UN peacekeeper's headquarters in south Lebanon.The mission said at least two peacekeepers were wounded when an Israeli military’s Merkava tank directly hit an observation tower at its headquarters in Naqura. The …
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*) Israeli air strike on tents in North Gaza kills 16 PalestiniansIsrael has killed at least 16 people and wounded others in air strikes near Al Yemen Al-Saeed Hospital in northern besieged Gaza.Hossam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, said victims were killed when an Israeli warplane targeted displaced people's tents outsid…
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*) Israel orders Beirut residents to leave before air strikesThe Israeli military has issued an urgent warning for residents in southern Beirut to evacuate ahead of planned air strikes, which it claims are targeting Hezbollah-linked sites as Tel Aviv widens its war throughout the Middle East.According to the Lebanese Health Ministry over 2,100 Leba…
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*) UN rights office calls for end to Israel's impunity over Gaza atrocitiesAs Israel's war on Gaza marks a year, the UN warns of widespread violations of international law. Nearly 42,000 have died, and Gaza faces severe displacement, hunger, and disease. The UN stresses accountability is vital to end impunity and the cycle of conflict as Israeli at…
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Ezgi Başaran on the new spirit of Islamism
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Ezgi Başaran on "The New Spirit of Islamism: Interactions Between the AKP, Ennahda and the Muslim Brotherhood" (IB Tauris). The book looks at the aspirations of Islamist actors in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia from 2011 to 2013, seeking to understand how they viewed each other and whether they prioritised pragmatism or religious ideology. Become a memb…
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*) Israel's year-long assault on Gaza brings widespread devastationIsrael’s military said it launched attacks against Hamas positions throughout Gaza on the anniversary of the October 7 attacks, as the death toll in the enclave rises to at least 41,800 deaths and 96,800 injuries. Children comprise 42 percent of the casualties, according to official…
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*) Israel escalates, bombards southern Beirut with new air strikesIsrael has launched air strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, significantly escalating the already tense regional dynamics.Lebanese media confirmed five strikes hitting southern Beirut and its outskirts.The Israeli military stated that the strikes targeted Hezbollah weapons ware…
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*) Hezbollah says over 20 Israeli elite soldiers killed or injured in fighting Hezbollah has said it has killed or injured over 20 Israeli elite soldiers in southern Lebanon during intense fighting.The Lebanese group says it destroyed an Israeli Merkava tank near Malikiya with a guided missile, resulting in casualties.Hezbollah also launched rocket…
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*) Some 100 US doctors reject Israel’s claim of Hamas misusing Gaza hospitalsA group of 99 American physicians and medical professionals have said they saw no signs of Hamas activity in hospitals, calling on the Biden administration to immediately cease support for Israel.In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris the …
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*) Israel confirms damage to army bases in Iranian missile strikesThe Israeli army has confirmed several of its air bases were struck during Iran's massive ballistic missile strikes on the US-backed country.According to Israeli media, authorities confirmed damages to office buildings and maintenance areas.In northern Tel Aviv, warheads reportedly f…
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*) Iran warns it will hit all Israeli infrastructure if attackedIran’s top military boss is drawing a line in the sand. If Israel attacks, Tehran’s response will be devastating. After firing off a massive 200-missile barrage, General Mohammad Bagheri said that was just the start. Next time, he warned, the strikes will be even more intense, targetin…
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*) Israel starts ‘limited, localised’ ground invasion in LebanonThe Israeli army has started a “limited” ground invasion as their attacks in several towns in southern Lebanon continue.According to the Israeli military, they carried out “focused and localised raids” aimed at Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in the south.Meanwhile, Lebanon’s offi…
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*) Israel kills over two dozen Palestinians across GazaIsrael’s latest air strikes on Gaza since Sunday morning have killed at least 25 Palestinians and left many others wounded, according to the Civil Defence.The attacks happened in Beit Lahia, Jabalia, Gaza City, Nuseirat camp and Deir al Balah. Israel’s war on Gaza has now entered its 360th day,…
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*) Erdogan blasts Israel for extending its 'genocidal policy' to LebanonTurkish President Erdogan slammed Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, accusing it of extending "genocidal, occupation, and invasion policies." Erdogan condemned the killing of Lebanese civilians, including children, and said Israel is emboldened by international support, chal…
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*) Israel launches fierce new wave of airstrikes on BeirutIsrael conducted its most intense bombardment on Beirut's southern suburbs, following a massive strike on Hezbollah's command centre. Reuters reported over 20 air strikes, as thousands of Lebanese fled their homes and gathered in downtown Beirut. "They want to destroy Dahiye, destroy all of …
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*) Israel hits Gaza school, killing 11 people in devastating strikeAn Israeli air strike has hit a school in northern Gaza, where thousands of displaced Palestinians were taking shelter. At least 11 people were killed, with 22 others wounded, including women and children, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The Israeli military confirmed the strik…
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*) US, EU, Arab states call for Lebanon ‘temporary ceasefire’The United States, the European Union and several Arab countries have come together to call for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon. This comes after Israeli strikes raised fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. In a joint statement, President Biden and President Macron emphasised tha…
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*) 'UN, what are you waiting for to stop the genocide in Gaza?' — ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has urged unity against Israeli genocide in Palestine.Erdogan said at the UN General Assembly in New York, “I call on those yet to acknowledge Palestine to stand on the right side of history and recognise it now.”He stressed the urgent ne…
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*) Lebanon's death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 500Lebanon's death toll from Israeli air strikes has risen to nearly 500, including 35 children, according to the Health Ministry.The deaths included 58 women, and some 1,645 others were wounded.Health Minister Firass Abiad said "thousands of families" had been displaced.*) US sending additional…
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Samim Akgönül on 100 years of Turkish-Greek relations
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Samim Akgönül, director of the Department of Turkish Studies at the University of Strasbourg, on "One Hundred Years of Greek-Turkish Relations: The Human Dimension of an Ongoing Conflict" (Edinburgh University Press) Become a member on Patreon or Substack to support Turkey Book Talk. Members get a 35% discount on all Turkey/Ottoman History books pu…
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*) Israel's attacks in Lebanon clear effort to spread war: ErdoganTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Israel's recent attacks on Lebanon could spread war across the region.Speaking at an event in New York, Erdogan has said Israel’s actions and statements show clear intent to escalate the conflict.He also condemned Israel’s actions in …
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*) Over 100 rockets fired from Lebanon into Israel; some hit HaifaThe Israeli military said over 100 rockets have been fired into the country from Lebanon, with some landing near the northern city of Haifa.Israeli first responders say the early morning barrage wounded at least three people, damaged buildings and set cars on fire.Social media users …
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*) Deadly Israeli strike on Beirut suburb 'kills' top Hezbollah commanderTop Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil and other senior figures of the group have been killed in an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs. Ibrahim Aqil had a $7 million bounty on his head for two 1983 Beirut truck bombings that killed more than 300 people at the American e…
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*) Hezbollah: Israeli device blasts in Lebanon a declaration of warLebanon's Hezbollah has called the device blasts in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday a "declaration of war"."With this operation, the enemy crossed all... red lines," Hassan Nasrallah said in his first televised appearance after the attacks, accusing Israel of trying to "kill no few…
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*) UN demands Israel must end 'unlawful' presence in Palestine within a year The United Nations General Assembly has passed a resolution demanding Israel end its "unlawful presence" in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months. The resolution received 124 votes in favour, with 43 abstentions and 14 countries, including Israel and the US, …
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*) Israel 'fully responsible' for pager explosions: HezbollahLebanon's Hezbollah group blames Israel for the simultaneous explosion of pagers used by the group’s fighters that killed at least nine people.Calling the attacks a "major security breach,” the group says Israel will be punished.Lebanese authorities have urged citizens to dispose of their…
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*) Israel killed over 700 infants, 12,000 minors in Gaza: Palestine dataThe Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says Israel forces have killed 710 infants and 11,983 minors since October 7 last year. The ministry has compiled a list of 34,344 Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict, including elderly victims and newborn children. These are the …
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