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international-relations2 years ago

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Turkish Police at US Air Base in Turkey

Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters attempting to storm the Incirlik air base in Turkey, which houses US troops. The protest, organized by the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, called for the closure of the base due to US support for Israel. The clashes occurred just hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Ankara for talks on Gaza. Turkey has been increasingly critical of Israel and has been hosting members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

via Voice of America - VOA News|
#gaza#incirlik-air-base#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Clash with Turkish Police at US Air Base

Turkish police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters attempting to storm the Incirlik air base in Adana, Turkey, which houses U.S. troops. The rally, organized by the IHH Humanitarian Relief Foundation, called for the closure of the base due to Israeli attacks on Gaza and U.S. support for Israel. The clashes occurred just hours before U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's scheduled visit to Ankara for talks on Gaza. Turkey has increased its criticism of Israel and supports a two-state solution while hosting members of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

via Reuters|
#gaza#incirlik-air-base#international-relations
military2 years ago

Historic Visit: B-1B Bombers Land in Turkey

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers made a historic visit to Turkey's Incirlik Air Base, marking the first-ever visit of this aircraft type to the base. The visit included a "hot-pit" refueling, where the engines remain running during refueling, to increase training sortie rates and operational readiness. The B-1s, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, conducted training missions with the Turkish Air Force, integrating with KC-135R tankers and F-16 Vipers. The visit highlights the U.S. Air Force's ability to deploy its B-1s globally and demonstrates close cooperation with Turkey, despite tensions between Turkey and Israel and Ankara's opposition to Sweden's NATO membership.

via The War Zone|
#b-1b-bombers#hot-pit-refueling#incirlik-air-base