Rabia Iclal Turan
@iclalturan.bsky.social
Gazeteci/Journalist based in Washington, D.C., covering US politics, foreign policy.
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REPORTER: Was Rumeysa Ozturk detained just because she wrote an article expressing her views?
TAMMY BRUCE: I will not speak about something that's in the courts ... DHS clearly felt she had committed crimes that required her detention
TAMMY BRUCE: I will not speak about something that's in the courts ... DHS clearly felt she had committed crimes that required her detention
March 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
REPORTER: Was Rumeysa Ozturk detained just because she wrote an article expressing her views?
TAMMY BRUCE: I will not speak about something that's in the courts ... DHS clearly felt she had committed crimes that required her detention
TAMMY BRUCE: I will not speak about something that's in the courts ... DHS clearly felt she had committed crimes that required her detention
Trump administration officially removed sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers and groups accused of committing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, reversing a Biden-era policy. v.aa.com.tr/3461589
US officially lifts sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank
Move follows Trump's executive order, reversing Biden-era policy targeting illegal settlers accused of violence against Palestinians - Anadolu Ajansı
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January 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Trump administration officially removed sanctions on illegal Israeli settlers and groups accused of committing violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, reversing a Biden-era policy. v.aa.com.tr/3461589
The US State Dept. has "informally" notified Congress of an $8 billion proposed arms deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, artillery shells, 500-pound warheads, and more.
www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
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Biden administration proposes $8 billion arms deal with Israel: Source
The State Department presented the agreement as a measure to "support Israel's long-term security by resupplying stocks of critical munitions and air defense capabilities," a source familiar with the ...
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January 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The US State Dept. has "informally" notified Congress of an $8 billion proposed arms deal with Israel, including munitions for fighter jets, artillery shells, 500-pound warheads, and more.
www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
The family of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli forces in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
Family of Turkish American activist killed by Israeli forces in West Bank to meet with Blinken Monday
Meeting with US secretary of state comes as family of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi continues to urge Biden administration to launch independent probe into her killing - Anadolu Ajansı
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December 11, 2024 at 6:35 PM
The family of Turkish American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was killed by Israeli forces in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, will meet with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday. www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
ICC wanted war criminal, former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant, was at the White House for a meeting w/ Biden’s Mideast coordinator Brett McGurk
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Gallant and Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Gallant and Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
December 11, 2024 at 1:58 AM
ICC wanted war criminal, former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant, was at the White House for a meeting w/ Biden’s Mideast coordinator Brett McGurk
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Gallant and Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Gallant and Netanyahu for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
🚨A plane has departed Damascus International Airport, likely carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
End of 61 years of Baathist rule and 54 years of the Assad family dynasty.
End of 61 years of Baathist rule and 54 years of the Assad family dynasty.
December 8, 2024 at 4:16 AM
🚨A plane has departed Damascus International Airport, likely carrying Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
End of 61 years of Baathist rule and 54 years of the Assad family dynasty.
End of 61 years of Baathist rule and 54 years of the Assad family dynasty.
Mother of American journalist Austin Tice says he is 'alive', citing 'significant source' that has been vetted all over the US government v.aa.com.tr/3416771
Mother of American journalist Austin Tice says he is 'alive', citing US government source
'We have from a significant source that has been already been vetted all over our government: Austin Tice is alive,' says Debra Tice - Anadolu Ajansı
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December 7, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Mother of American journalist Austin Tice says he is 'alive', citing 'significant source' that has been vetted all over the US government v.aa.com.tr/3416771
Another year older, and hopefully a little wiser🌟🎂
December 3, 2024 at 7:45 PM
Another year older, and hopefully a little wiser🌟🎂
American activist Hazami Barmada entered the third day of her hunger strike near the US State Department and the White House on Wednesday, calling for an immediate end to Israel's starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
US activist launches hunger strike over Gaza genocide
Hazami Barmada calls on Biden administration to end Israel's starvation of Palestinians in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansı
www.aa.com.tr
November 28, 2024 at 3:55 PM
American activist Hazami Barmada entered the third day of her hunger strike near the US State Department and the White House on Wednesday, calling for an immediate end to Israel's starvation of Palestinians in Gaza. www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/...
The US State Department has reportedly been investigating about 500 reports of civilians being harmed or killed by Israeli forces using U.S.-supplied weapons—similar to the report below—for over a year, but it has yet to take action on any of these cases. www.hrw.org/news/2024/11...
November 25, 2024 at 4:55 PM
The US State Department has reportedly been investigating about 500 reports of civilians being harmed or killed by Israeli forces using U.S.-supplied weapons—similar to the report below—for over a year, but it has yet to take action on any of these cases. www.hrw.org/news/2024/11...
The US ‘fundamentally’ rejects the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
“In coordination with partners, including Israel, we are discussing next steps,” says a White House NSC spokesperson.
“In coordination with partners, including Israel, we are discussing next steps,” says a White House NSC spokesperson.
November 21, 2024 at 3:51 PM
The US ‘fundamentally’ rejects the ICC’s decision to issue arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant.
“In coordination with partners, including Israel, we are discussing next steps,” says a White House NSC spokesperson.
“In coordination with partners, including Israel, we are discussing next steps,” says a White House NSC spokesperson.
The ICC issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes, including starvation and persecution
November 21, 2024 at 1:28 PM
The ICC issued warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of war crimes, including starvation and persecution
Biden vowed to reform the UN, calling on member states to refrain from using the veto, except in rare, extraordinary situations.
His legacy: The U.S. has vetoed four Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UNSC since Israel's war began.
His legacy: The U.S. has vetoed four Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UNSC since Israel's war began.
US once again vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution calling for 'immediate, unconditional, permanent' cease-fire in Gaza.
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
November 20, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Biden vowed to reform the UN, calling on member states to refrain from using the veto, except in rare, extraordinary situations.
His legacy: The U.S. has vetoed four Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UNSC since Israel's war began.
His legacy: The U.S. has vetoed four Gaza ceasefire resolutions at the UNSC since Israel's war began.
US once again vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution calling for 'immediate, unconditional, permanent' cease-fire in Gaza.
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
November 20, 2024 at 3:19 PM
US once again vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution calling for 'immediate, unconditional, permanent' cease-fire in Gaza.
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
Robert Wood, Deputy US Ambassador at the UN: "We made clear throughout negotiations we could not support an unconditional ceasefire that failed to release the hostages."
Hello, BlueSky! I'm not sure if I can replicate the network I've built on Twitter/X over the years, but I'll give it my best shot!
November 19, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Hello, BlueSky! I'm not sure if I can replicate the network I've built on Twitter/X over the years, but I'll give it my best shot!