Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday that Turkish authorities have arrested 147 individuals suspected of belonging to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
Ali Yerlikaya © X
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya announced on Tuesday that Turkish authorities have arrested 147 individuals suspected of belonging to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
The arrests took place in 30 out of the country's 81 provinces, the minister stated in a message posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).
The crackdown on suspected ISIS members reflects Turkey's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and ensure national security. With these arrests spanning across various provinces, Turkish authorities are demonstrating their commitment to rooting out terrorist activities and maintaining stability within the country.
The Turkish government has been vigilant in monitoring and apprehending individuals linked to extremist groups like ISIS, which pose a significant threat not only to Turkey but also to regional and global security.
Further details regarding the arrests and any related developments are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
The reinstated chair of Turkey's main opposition party Kemal Kilicdaroglu said on Wednesday the party will hold a congress once legal conditions are met, after a court ousted the previous leadership, triggering an internal crisis and market volatility last week.
Israel said on Tuesday it had attacked Hamas’ new armed wing chief, who it said was appointed just days earlier after Israel killed his predecessor, as it steps up military pressure in Gaza and expands ground operations in Lebanon.
Israel's largest defence contractor is developing hardware to combat explosive Hezbollah drones that have killed Israeli troops in southern Lebanon, including through the potential use of laser-based defence systems, its CEO told Reuters on Tuesday.
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