Ottoman Empire

President Donald Trump announced the US as the guardian of the Strait of Hormuz and proposed a 20% fee on cargo shipped through the waterway. He notified Congress that fighting with Iran has resumed, with the US reimposing a naval blockade on Iran. The BBC and Financial Times reported on the unclear implementation and historical precedents for such charges.

The article discusses the Ottoman Empire's telegraph system, which historically connected Europe and Asia. It notes that the telegraph continues to serve this role today.

Erdogan rejects an Israeli proposal to recognize the Armenian genocide, accusing Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The Israeli measure requires parliamentary approval and comes amid deteriorating relations between Israel and Türkiye. Türkiye opposes recognizing the 1915 mass killings of Armenians as genocide, while Armenians advocate for global recognition.

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to recognize the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The move highlights deteriorating relations between Israel and Turkey.

Israel's Cabinet approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as a genocide. The move reflects deteriorating ties between Israel and Turkey.

Turkey accuses Israel of using a resolution recognizing Ottoman-era violence against Armenians as genocide to divert attention from alleged war crimes in Gaza. The Turkish foreign ministry calls the resolution 'politically motivated' and claims it ignores historical facts, while vowing to hold the Netanyahu government accountable for crimes against Palestinians.

Israel’s Cabinet unanimously approved designating Ottoman Empire violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, a move requiring parliamentary approval. The decision reflects strained Israel-Turkey relations, as Turkey has opposed such recognition, while Israel’s foreign minister emphasized the 'moral and historical duty' to acknowledge the event.

Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal to formally recognize the Ottoman Empire’s violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, requiring parliamentary approval. Turkey opposes such recognition, while 32 countries, including the U.S., have already classified the event as genocide. Strained Israel-Turkey relations and historical denial by Turkey are highlighted.

Israel’s Cabinet approved a proposal to formally recognize the Ottoman Empire’s violence against Armenians during World War I as a genocide, pending parliamentary approval. The decision reflects strained Israel-Turkey relations, as Turkey has opposed such recognition, denying the events constituted genocide.

Israeli foreign minister Gideon Saar plans to propose that the Israeli government officially recognize the Armenian Genocide, condemning denial or distortion. The proposal requires government approval and will be voted on in the Knesset.

The Israeli Foreign Minister is set to propose a cabinet resolution to officially recognize the Ottoman Empire's genocide of Armenians during WWI, citing a 'moral and historical obligation.' The move is expected to strain relations with Turkey.

Turkey’s interior minister vows to 'liberate' Jerusalem and return it to Turkish control, prompting a rebuke from Israel's Foreign Ministry. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz declared Jerusalem 'will remain Israel’s capital forever' in a Turkish-language response.

The article discusses escalating tensions between Israel and Turkey over the past year, with warnings of a potential military conflict driven by disputes over Syria, Palestinian territories, and regional security. In December 2025, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Ankara of seeking to restore Ottoman imperial control over the Levant.