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Kurdish fighters in Northern Syria, December 8, 2014 (Kurdish YPG fighters/CC BY 2.0).

U.S. withdrawal is a tragic blow for Syria’s Kurds

Donald Trump’s apparent capitulation to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the fate of Syria’s Kurds risks paving the way for ISIS to renew its strength in the region, while adding to the growing murkiness of the Syrian conflict’s endgame. By Kareem Shaheen Even by Syria’s standards, the chaos of the last few days has…

By +972 Magazine October 10, 2019

Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the opening plenary of the World Economic Forum June 2012( World Economic Forum CC BY-SA 2.0)

Turkey must fulfill its pledge to Israel

Netanyahu publicly placed his reputation and his country’s pride on the line in order to appease Obama and improve relations with Turkey; by ignoring its already agreed upon terms, Erdogan will make the Israeli people less likely to support another far-reaching agreement. By Aaron Magid At the end of a much-anticipated trip to Israel in…

By +972 Magazine September 4, 2013

A protester throws stones as fire works explode during clashes following an anti-government demonstration on the road between Taksim Square and Bashiktash Stadium, Istanbul, early June 5, 2013. Police used water canons and shot tear gas, arresting over 30 activists, including at least one medic and one photographer. (Photo by: Oren Ziv/ Activestills.org)

From Turkish Spring to Naksa Day: A week in photos – May 30 – June 6

This week: Clashes between Turkish protesters and police in Istanbul’s Taksim Square and the capital Ankara, Israeli soldiers threaten the children of the West Bank, Palestinians commemorate the Naksa and Israelis protest against the occupation in the streets of Tel Aviv.

By Activestills June 7, 2013

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A protester wears a gas mask, as youth gather in Taksim square in center Istanbul, Turkey, on early morning of June 3, 2013. Police fired tear gas at activists, after they set up barricades around the square, and tired to march to the direction of the local soccer stadium. Photo by: Oren Ziv/ Activestills.org

Protests in Turkey: How I became a ‘marginal, alcoholic looter’

How did a modest student protest against the destruction of a park in Istanbul turn into one of the biggest protests in Turkey’s recent history? A personal story from Taksim Square. By Anonymous Gezi Park, in the heart of Taksim Square, was one of the last remaining green areas in Istanbul. The decision to demolish it in order…

By +972 Magazine June 7, 2013

Turkish policemen arrest protesters during clashes following an anti government demonstration, near Kizilay square, Ankara on June 5, 2013.

PHOTOS: Ankara protests grow as Istanbul clashes subside

Photos and text by Oren Ziv and Yotam Ronen Istanbul: Police and protesters did not clash in Istanbul on Thursday night for the first time since the anti-government demonstrations began. Inside Gezi Park, protesters created different systems to serve the thousands of inhabitants, including: a medical clinic, library, a space where supporters can donate food and…

By Activestills June 7, 2013

Ehud Barak and his wife in Istanbul, May 4 2013 (photo: Roee Ruttenberg)

Spotted in Istanbul: Former Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak

Former Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak was spotted at an Istanbul airport this morning (Saturday). Barak was accompanied by his wife and a security guard. The trio was in transit and spent four hours in an airline lounge. Barak served as defense minister during Operation Cast Lead in 2008-2009 and the 2010 flotilla offensive, in…

By Roee Ruttenberg May 4, 2013