Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns the latest wave of deadly attacks by exploding communication devices in Lebanon, stating that the explosions showed Israeli plan to expand war across the region.

Erdogan condemns what he described as "unconditional support" from certain states for Israel, accusing them of being "accessories to Israel’s crimes".

Turkish security forces have arrested a Kosovan national identified as the head of Mossad's financial network in the country.

The Turkish defense minister says rapprochement and restoration of diplomatic relations between Ankara and Damascus is in the interest of both neighboring countries.

The Turkish head of state was addressing the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad are expected to meet with each other for the first time after over 10 years at the Yayladagi-Kasab border gate.

The Turkish president has repeatedly said Israel is solely to blame for escalating tensions in West Asia.

The Turkish president says a federal solution is not possible and a two state solution is the only option to resolve the conflict in Cyprus.

President Bashar al-Assad says Syria is positive about any Turkey initiative.

Syrian Foreign Ministry says potential rapprochement and restoration of diplomatic relations between Damascus and Ankara depends on Turkey withdrawing its troops from the Arab nation’s territory.