Ömer Çelik

Turkey’s double game in the Middle East

Turkey has yet to condemn Iran's recent missile strikes on Israel, instead warning that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon could spark a regional war.

Turkish media reported that NATO radar systems at the Kurecik base in Turkey were operational during the Iranian missile attack, with Turkish airborne radar monitoring the trajectory of the missiles in real time.

Defense Ministry probes oath ceremony at military school

The Defense Ministry has launched an investigation into the oath-taking ceremony held by newly commissioned lieutenants at the National Defense University's (MSÜ) land forces academy.

"The incident is being investigated from all aspects," Zeki Aktürk, press and public relations advisor for the ministry, said at a press conference on Sept. 5.

AKP slams Israeli minister's proposal for synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque

The spokesman for Türkiye's Justice and Development Party (AKP) Ömer Çelik on Monday condemned remarks made by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir about constructing a synagogue at the al-Aqsa Mosque site.

Çelik described these comments as "vile and cursed," asserting they are an attack on all Muslims and humanity.

Violence against woman on street sparks outrage

Harrowing video footage shows 37-year-old Yılmaz Akman attacking his pregnant ex-wife, 19-year-old Sudenaz A. in front of their 3-year-old son.

A pregnant woman has been assaulted in broad daylight by her former partner in the western province of Manisa, while bystanders stood idly by, sparking nationwide outrage as many condemned the harrowing attack and the passivity of witnesses.

AKP says Abbas planning visit to Türkiye

The ruling Justice and Development Party has said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is planning to visit Türkiye, without specifying a particular timeframe.

Abbas could not accept Ankara's innovation and travel to Türkiye due to health issues, AKP spokesperson Ömer Çelik said during a press conference on July 29 in the capital Ankara.

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