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Turkey

Turkish paper publishes letter claiming Jews train dogs to attack Muslims

A popular Turkish newspaper has allowed a blatantly antisemitic reader’s letter claiming that Jews training dogs to attack Muslims to be published on its website.

Firebomb thrown at synagogue in Turkey

A man threw a Molotov cocktail at the Beth Israel Synagogue in Izmir, Turkey. The firebomb fell to the sidewalk and did not damage the synagogue.

Turkish Jewish community holds iftar dinner for Muslim neighbours

Members of the Jewish Community of Turkey held an Iftar, a Muslim fast-breaking during Ramadan, in the north-western province of Edirne on Monday.

Turkey’s Jews denounce tabloid claim that Jews manipulated markets ahead of 2016 coup attempt

A pro-government newspaper in Turkey has been condemned by the country’s Jewish community after it accused “Jewish businessmen” of engaging in suspicious transactions in the run-up to the abortive coup of 2016.

Erdogan threatens to cut Turkey’s links to Israel if Trump declares Jerusalem as capital

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to cut ties with Israel should U.S. President Donald Trump recognise Jerusalem as its capital, portending the backlash the move would likely cause in Muslim-majority nations.

Report: Jews most targeted by hate speech in Turkish media

Jews were the most targeted group in hate speech in the Turkish media in the most recent period, according to a report prepared by the Istanbul-based Hrant Dink Foundation.
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