Once known in Greek as Smyrna, the city has had a Jewish presence since antiquity, with church documents mentioning Jews from the 2nd century CE. Today, fewer than 1,300 remain
In recent months, high-profile officials have quietly decamped to upscale hotels in Beirut, Doha and Istanbul, stirring resentment among residents of the impoverished Strip
Raised in Turkey, the basketball center is outspoken about human rights violations in his home country and around the world, and believes knowledge of the genocide can unite people
Tourists warned of immediate threat while out shopping and rushed to airport, report says; Turkish intelligence nabs several Iranians suspected of being IRGC operatives
Some say the cultural rejuvenation is an act by the president to cover his inherent antisemitism, while others say it represents a genuine interest in the community's past
Curriculum radicalization began under Erdogan following failed 2016 coup attempt; Israeli-Palestinian conflict described as a religious war against Muslims
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