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gaza expulsion condemnation

Turkey, 7 other countries condemn Israeli ministers over Gaza expulsion plans

Eight states issued a joint statement condemning Israeli ministers Katz and Ben-Gvir over stated plans to remove Palestinians from Gaza, after Ben-Gvir put figures on it at 250,000 in year one and roughly 2 million over six years. The signatories include the UAE, an Abraham Accords partner. A joint condemnation naming sitting ministers and including a normalization partner is a measurable alliance cost.

Turkish Minuteunknown
golden global sanctions

US sanctions Turkish bank over alleged Iran ties

The US Treasury sanctioned Golden Global Bank, Turkey's 35th-largest, for allegedly moving IRGC-Qods Force funds and Iranian oil revenue through a gold-and-cash shadow banking network running from China to Turkey, under Operation Economic Outcast. First time the campaign has reached a Turkish bank rather than a trader or vessel, putting Turkish correspondent banking inside the blast radius. The bank denies wrongdoing.

The Washington Postindependent
turkey press arrests

CPJ calls for release of Turkish journalist jailed over 'Erdogan passed away' post

CPJ called for the release of journalist Irem Delice and three Aydin Denge staff, arrested Aug 29 and charged with spreading disinformation over a report headlined 'Erdogan passed away'. Prosecuting a headline about the head of state's health as disinformation criminalizes speculation rather than a false factual claim about policy.

Committee to Protect Journalistsunknown
cbrt war inflation

Turkey holds rates as Middle East war impedes disinflation

The CBRT held 37% for a fourth straight meeting (~July 23), citing a July inflation rebound driven by war energy prices as Brent touched $100, raised its 2026 inflation forecasts and defended a lira at a record low of 47.2/USD. Drove Turkey inflation near -5 to -6; the orthodox restrictive conduct held monetary independence at 0.

Bloombergindependent