Selçuk Türkyılmaz All daily Yeni Şafak Columns

23.01.2025, Thursday
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Selçuk Türkyılmaz

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The Palestinians have reclaimed their cause

22 January 2025, Wednesday

After the ceasefire agreement, the sight of Gazans walking en masse toward the ruins of their homes gave an impression to many that they had emerged victorious after a prolonged war. Even Israelis seemed to notice this sentiment and were visibly surprised. For days, weeks, and months, bombs rained down on Gaza, leaving no building unscathed. The devastation was so profound that the memories of it would clearly linger for centuries. Yet, the people chose to walk toward the rubble with conviction.

Israel Is a Pariah State!

08 January 2025, Wednesday

Settlers and settler expansionism are the hallmark of Israel’s colonial ambitions. This crucial difference represents one side of Zionism as an ideology. Zionists knowingly chose this path. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Zionism was inherited from the Anglo-Saxons, only settler colonialism existed. Over time, the second face of Zionism emerged through Holocaust and pogrom narratives. The often-repeated “Israel's right to self-defense” has obscured both the settler expansionism and

Intellectual Boundaries Shattered by a Popular Revolution

17 December 2024, Tuesday

Some view Türkiye’s relationships with countries in North and East Africa, such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Libya, and Sudan, as a reflection of an expansionist mindset. In fact, the “colonialist” label once attributed to the Ottoman era is now being applied to Türkiye because of its relationships with neighboring countries. These assumptions have distanced defensive approaches from reality. However, when the region transformed into a playground for different power centers, we saw firsthand that we were

The Unending Struggle from Emir Abdelkader to Yahya Sinwar

20 October 2024, Sunday

After the news of Yahya Sinwar's martyrdom spread, the U.S. president, presidential candidates, and secretary of state made back-to-back statements expressing their joy. However, Yahya Sinwar was one of the legitimately elected leaders of a political party, according to the very system they established. Hamas participated in elections in Gaza and won at the ballot box. Neither the U.S., the U.K., nor Israel accepted Hamas' victory. This was a significant indicator. It was clear they harbored deep

The Struggle Against Imperialism and Türkiye's Current Identity

15 September 2024, Sunday

In the early days of the Ukraine War, it was widely noted that the UK and the US would do everything in their power to sustain the conflict after having instigated a major war in Eastern Europe. It was evident that these two countries, after dragging Ukraine into war, would cause irreversible destruction in the region. Türkiye took significant steps to end the war, garnering global attention. However, the UK, in particular, put immense pressure on Ukraine to nullify any progress made at the peace

The rising 'reactionary threat' in the West

18 August 2024, Sunday

For over a decade, Türkiye has been presenting a new perspective to the world, particularly regarding the Palestinian issue, in opposition to the unholy alliances surrounding the Anglo-Saxons. This open stance from Türkiye is closely followed abroad. In recent years, as elections approach in Türkiye, the views of the alliance countries on Türkiye have been prominently reflected on magazine covers in Europe and the U.S. They have taken a clear stance against President Erdoğan and have intervened

… Which one is more advanced?

29 July 2024, Monday

In his book "Palestine: The Land of Divine Messages," Roger Garaudy quotes from Lloyd George's 1936 speech to the Palestine Royal Commission. Lloyd George’s words shed light on the origins of World War I and the creation of Zionist Israel. As a former British Prime Minister, his statements are particularly significant and reveal much about the positions of today’s political leaders in the USA, UK, Germany, and France. Lloyd George stated: "Zionist leaders clearly promised us that if the Allies facilitated

English-style far-right and the Labour Party in power

07 July 2024, Sunday

In the UK, the rise of the Labour Party and the strengthening of "far-right" parties in Continental Europe are parallel developments. The political stance of the Labour Party in the UK aligns in many respects with the views of nationalist parties in Europe. For instance, in the Netherlands, Geert Wilders staunchly supports Zionist ideology, a position echoed by Keir Starmer who has repeatedly expressed unconditional support for Israel. Since assuming leadership of the Labour Party, Keir Starmer

Israel is like a boomerang in motion

24 June 2024, Monday

Many are familiar with the photo showing Geert Wilders, a representative of nationalist thought in the Netherlands, shaking hands with Israeli President Herzog. Before October 7, this photo might have surprised many. According to the perception shaped in the second half of the 20th century, nationalist movements in Europe had issues with Jews, which necessitated the establishment of Israel. The actions of Germans and other European nationalists towards Jews led to victimization, and a global design

Those expecting the world to return to its pre-October 7 state are mistaken

21 June 2024, Friday

During World War II, Stalingrad was one of the most fiercely contested battlegrounds between the Germans and the Russians. The city endured a siege for approximately five months. Historical sources detail the significance of Stalingrad for both the German and Russian forces. Strategically located on the banks of the Volga River, it was crucial for access to Azerbaijani oil. Originally known as Volgograd, Stalingrad was initially subjected to a full-force German offensive aimed at forcing its surrender.