The governance crisis in the Republican People’s Party following the absolute nullity decision has gained a new dimension. The power struggle between Özgür Özel, who spoke at the group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly, and Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who convened the Central Executive Board (MYK) at the headquarters, was also reflected in the provincial organizations.
Following the MYK meeting that started yesterday, CHP Antalya Provincial Chairman Nail Kamacı and CHP Kayseri Provincial Chairman Ufuk Ozan were dismissed. Hasan Şahin was appointed as the Antalya Provincial Chairman, and Okan Marzıoğlu was appointed as the Kayseri Provincial Chairman. It was noteworthy that Kamacı and Ozan, who were dismissed, were among the provincial heads who supported Özgür Özel during the absolute nullity process. The decision was interpreted as a new step of alignment within the party, as both names have recently given messages of loyalty to Özel and taken part in programs in Ankara with their organizations.
While it is being evaluated in the CHP lobbies that the Kılıçdaroğlu administration has started to liquidate names close to Özgür Özel in the party organizations, it is said that similar changes may occur in other provincial organizations in the coming days.

IBB Culture Inc. A new operation was organized in the investigation into the kidnapping of Deputy General Manager Erhan Karaal in Istanbul Maltepe on 17 June. Public Security Branch Directorate Extortion Bureau teams caught and detained Sedat A., Abdülkadir B., Ümit A. and Mazlum B., who were stated to be the key figures of the incident, in the villa where they were hiding in Çağırkan village of Kocaeli. 6 of the 12 suspects previously detained were arrested.

In the investigation, it was determined that the suspects used two vehicles and tried to cover their tracks by changing vehicles in Kayışdağı. In his statement, Karaal said that the people who introduced themselves as police officers and forced them into the vehicle first asked for the location of 300 kilos of gold, claiming that it was the safe of former IMM administrators Serdal Taşkın and Ekrem İmamoğlu, and then 500 kilos of gold, which they claimed were hidden in Erzincan.

IBB Culture Inc. Deputy General Manager Erhan Karaal was kidnapped from in front of his house in Maltepe on June 17 by people posing as police officers. Karaal, who was detained for approximately 36 hours, was tortured, and was rescued by a police operation on June 19.

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli said the following at his party’s GNAT group meeting:

WITH WHICH FACE DOES HE TEACH? (AP’s Türkiye Report): The tailor who will shape the Turkish nation has not yet been born from his mother’s womb. How will Europe try to teach Türkiye a lesson? How can those who have difficulty in closing their own security gaps dare to question the security policies of the Turkish state while they are kept waiting at the alliance tables? They waved the rags of treacherous terrorist organizations that pointed their barrels at Turkish soldiers for years in European capitals. They gladly embraced the remnants of FETO, which attempted to kill the Turkish nation.

WE CRASH THE FOREHEAD: On one side of the table, there is Europe, which has to accept Türkiye’s weight in NATO, its rise in the defense industry, its role in migration management, its place in energy routes, and its geopolitical value extending from the Black Sea to the Caucasus, from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Middle East. On the other side, there is Europe, which targets the Turkish judiciary, slanders our dear Ülkü Ocakları, despises our blue homeland cause, and ignores the sovereign equality of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the existence of Turkish Cypriots. We will condemn anyone who tries to object to Türkiye’s sovereignty.

IT DID NOT FULFILL ITS PROMISES: Instead of fully fulfilling the promises it made to Türkiye, the EU handed over the process to the narrow calculations of some members, Greek-Greek vetoes, political prejudices and rusty ideological templates. Visa liberalization has been put on hold for years. How can we explain the meaning of honor to those who remain silent when our mosques are attacked, to those who market vile provocations against our great book, the Holy Quran, under the name of freedom of expression, to the heedless who ignore the struggle of our headscarved women to live their faith, to the mischief-makers who gleefully watch the rising hostility towards Islam in European cities?

EVERYONE WILL TAKE THEIR FOOTSTEPS: A straight line cannot be drawn from a curved ruler. Interpreting ongoing judicial processes with political motives and trying to manipulate independent Turkish courts is a desire for tutelage. The Turkish judiciary does not make decisions under the auspices of reports written in the halls of Brussels. The Republic of Türkiye cannot be brought into line by turning its face to the West through threats, indoctrination and taming insinuations of external actors. Everyone will be careful, know their place, and know their place well.

THE BACKBONE OF THE LEADING COUNTRY Türkiye’S GOAL
Showing the book titled “Stability, Morality and Welfare-Based Development Vision Document”, Bahçeli said, “This study, consisting of 8 main chapters and 800 pages, benefiting from more than 600 sources prepared with the contributions of 55 researchers, academics and bureaucrats who are experts in their fields, is the intellectual and economic backbone of our goal of ‘Leading Country Turkey’. It also reminds us of the moral and spiritual foundations that dominate the roots of our nation.”

WE WILL NOT ABANDON THE TURKISH CYPRUS
Stating that the attitude adopted by the AP report under the headings of Cyprus and the Blue Homeland is the new curtain of the old score extending to the seas, Bahçeli said, “We did not and will not abandon the Turkish Cypriots to the mercy of the blind bias of the EU and the endless spoiling of the Greek-Greek duo. The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus is the outpost of the great Turkish nation in maritime geopolitics, the keystone on the southern front of our national security, the inseparable part of our blue homeland horizon.” “part of it,” he said.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki visited ASELSAN Gölbaşı Technology Base as part of his visit to Ankara. During the visit, Nawrocki was accompanied by Defense Industry President Haluk Görgün and ASELSAN General Manager Ahmet Akyol. The delegation received comprehensive information about the national technologies developed by ASELSAN in the fields of electronic warfare, radar, air defense, communication and electro-optics.

OUR COOPERATION IS INDISPENSABLE

President Nawrocki said, “Cooperation between the defense industry sectors of Türkiye and Poland is indispensable. We are ready to establish a stronger alliance after the contract we signed with Türkiye in 2025.” he said. Within the scope of defense industry collaborations that have recently gained momentum between Türkiye and Poland, ASELSAN’s solutions especially in the field of electronic warfare and advanced defense systems stand out. Among ASELSAN’s collaborations with Poland, the export contract worth approximately 410 million dollars signed in 2025 for electronic warfare systems is noteworthy.

President Tayyip Erdoğan made statements at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. Erdoğan briefly stated the following:

OUR TRADE VOLUME TARGET IS 15 BILLION DOLLARS:
With the strength we derive from our deep-rooted history with Poland spanning over six centuries; As two allies and strategic partners, we develop cooperation in every field. During our meetings, we exchanged ideas on many topics, from trade to investments, from defense industry to energy and human relations. After reaching our 10 billion dollar trade volume target, we set ourselves a new target of 15 billion dollars. We continue to work determinedly towards our new goal. Poland is among the countries where our contracting companies are most active, with projects worth approximately 9 billion dollars. We hope that the number of these projects will increase even more.

THE MOST IMPORTANT STANDING ITEM OF OUR DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL UNION: Another potential area with Poland is transportation. The three maritime initiatives of which we are strategic partners, with the support of Poland, offer an important platform in this regard. The defense industry is one of the most important agenda items of our bilateral cooperation. We have signed very important partnerships in this field in the past, both on UAVs and other defense projects. As two NATO allies that have an indispensable place in Europe’s security and defense architecture, we are working to further strengthen this cooperation. Strengthening our deep-rooted bilateral relations in a wide range of areas ranging from education and culture to science and tourism will constitute a joint investment in the future of our friendship.

POLAND’S SUPPORT TO OUR EUROPEAN UNION MEMBERSHIP PROCESS SHOULD INCREASE:
During our meetings, we also discussed Türkiye-European Union relations and current, regional and global issues. As we have emphasized on every occasion, we have the will to advance our cooperation with the European Union on the basis of mutual benefit and respect. On this occasion, I would like to thank Poland for its support to our European Union membership process and hope that this support will continue to increase.

WE EXPECT POLAND TO CONTINUE ITS SUPPORT TO THE TWO-STATE SOLUTION: We also evaluated the developments in the context of NATO together with Mr. President. Within the scope of the NATO Summit that we will organize in Ankara on 7-8 July; Strengthening the European pillar of the alliance and strengthening its deterrence constitute our common priority. At this point, we see it as important to further strengthen the transatlantic bond, with European allies assuming more responsibilities. During our meeting, we also thoroughly evaluated the latest situation in the Russia-Ukraine War and developments related to Iran. We highlighted the urgent need for peace in both areas. In this regard, one of the issues that should never be overshadowed is the process leading to permanent peace in Palestine and the Middle East. We expect Poland, which is among the countries that recognize the Palestinian state, to continue its support for the two-state solution. President Erdoğan welcomed Polish President Karol Nawrocki, who visited Türkiye, with an official ceremony. The cavalrymen welcomed Nawrocki’s official vehicle on the street in front of the Presidential Complex and escorted the vehicle to the protocol gate. President Erdoğan welcomed Nawrocki at the main entrance of the Complex. After Erdoğan and Nawrocki took their places in the ceremony area, the band played the national anthems of the two countries. During the ceremony, flags and soldiers representing 16 Turkish states in history were featured, and 21 artillery pieces were fired. Nawrocki greeted the Guard Regiment Ceremonial Guard by saying “Hello, soldier.” The two leaders presented their delegations to each other. President Erdoğan and Nawrocki shook hands and posed for the press in front of the Turkish and Polish flags on the stairs.

TRADE VOLUME EXCEEDED 12.5 BILLION DOLLARS
While the trade volume between the two countries, which has gained strong momentum in the economic field, will exceed 12.5 billion dollars in 2025, it is aimed to advance cooperation especially in the field of defense industry. Poland is one of Türkiye’s important trade partners in Europe. It is envisaged to develop trade with Poland, especially in the defense industry. In 2021, Poland purchased 24 Bayraktar TB2 Armed Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) from Türkiye and their delivery was completed in 2024. In addition, Poland uses defense systems produced by Türkiye. As one of the last links of the cooperation with Poland, there is an export contract worth approximately 410 million dollars signed in December 2025 for electronic warfare systems. The agreement is of critical importance to increase the security and effectiveness of the Turkish defense industry in Europe and NATO geography.

OUR COOPERATION IS OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
Polish President Nawrocki emphasized that the two countries play a very important role in NATO and that cooperation in this field has a very strategic importance. Nawrocki emphasized the importance of cooperation with Turkey in the field of industry and said, “Polish soldiers use Bayraktar unmanned aerial vehicles purchased from Türkiye. This kind of cooperation is a sign of how important two states are for the alliance. That is why we definitely want to continue the presence of the soldiers serving at Incirlik Base.”

THE ATTACKS IN GAZA, WHICH KILLED MORE THAN 72 THOUSAND PEOPLE, CAUSED DEEP WOUNDS IN THE CONSCIENCE OF HUMANITY.

Referring to the process that has been going on in Gaza since 2023, Minister Çiftçi said, “What has happened in Gaza since 2023 has caused deep wounds in the conscience of humanity. The attacks that led to the martyrdom of more than 72 thousand of our Gaza brothers have revealed to the whole world to what extent the genocidal Israeli administration disregards human and moral values. As a matter of fact, more than 2,400 violations committed despite the ceasefire demonstrate Israel’s sincere commitment to peace and security.” “It’s a clear indication that you don’t show anything.” He made a statement.

Stating that Türkiye has been on the side of the Palestinian people since the first day, Minister Çiftçi said, “In the face of such a heavy situation, Turkey has stood by its Palestinian brothers from the first day and has demonstrated a strong will to defend justice, human dignity and law. I want you to know that our state and nation approach the Palestinian issue with high sensitivity.” he said. Emphasizing that Türkiye approaches the Palestinian issue with high sensitivity, Minister Çiftçi said, “Our support will continue with the same determination until an independent, sovereign and territorial integrity Palestinian state is established on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.” he said.

HUMANITARIAN AID MATERIALS DELIVERED TO GAZA REACHED APPROXIMATELY 110 THOUSAND TONS

Providing information about humanitarian aid to Gaza, Minister Çiftçi stated that the delivery of food, medicine and basic needs is of great importance. Stating that Türkiye’s aid continues, Minister Çiftçi said, “In this context, the humanitarian aid materials that we delivered to Egypt’s Ariş Port with 14 planes and 21 ships continue to be shipped to Gaza. Since October 7, 2023, the total of humanitarian aid materials delivered by air bridge, ship voyages, locally provided aid and in cooperation with the United Nations has reached approximately 110 thousand tons. These works are carried out under the coordination of the Turkish Red Crescent and AFAD Presidency. “Thanks to the joint mechanism established between our Directorate of Immigration Management and the Palestinian Embassy, Palestinians who have not been able to complete their official procedures for various reasons are identified and the necessary procedures are completed quickly.” he said.

THERE ARE MORE THAN 350 ILLEGAL SETTLEMENTS IN THE WEST BANK

Stating that it is regrettable that Israel’s unlawful practices are not met with sufficient response by some segments of the international community, Minister Çiftçi said that this situation encourages attempts to usurp Palestinian lands in the West Bank. Minister Çiftçi said, “The existence of more than 350 illegal settlements in the West Bank today clearly reveals the extent of the threat we face.” he said.

“OUR PRIORITY IS TO HAVE A FAIR AND PERMANENT SOLUTION TO THE PALESTINE ISSUE”

Emphasizing that Türkiye’s approach to Palestine is clear, Minister Çiftçi said, “Türkiye’s attitude on this issue is extremely clear and clear. Our priority is to reach a fair and permanent solution to the Palestine issue, to end the tragedy in Gaza as soon as possible, to hold the perpetrators of genocide accountable to international justice, to develop the vision of a two-state solution and to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza without interruption.” he said.

SECURITY COOPERATION IS BEING DEVELOPED WITH PALESTINE

Stating that Türkiye continues its work on the issues within the scope of the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ duty, Minister Çiftçi stated that activities are carried out in a wide range of areas, from the fight against terrorism to the fight against organized crime organizations, from migration management to disaster management. Stating that they attach importance to the development of security cooperation with Palestine, Minister Çiftçi said that various training activities are organized in line with the needs and priorities of the Palestinian authorities.

108 TRAININGS WERE HELD FOR PALESTINE POLICE PERSONNEL

Providing information about the training activities for the Palestine Police Force personnel, Minister Çiftçi said, “To date, 108 trainings have been organized by our law enforcement forces for the Palestine Police Force personnel and experience has been shared with nearly 2 thousand brothers.” he said. Minister Çiftçi stated that 143 Palestinian students graduated from the Police Academy and 19 students continue their education, and 4 Palestinian students continue their education at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy. Minister Çiftçi wished that educational activities would continue to increase in the coming periods.

“WE THANK THE REPUBLIC OF Türkiye AND EVERYONE WHO SUPPORTED”

During the meeting, Palestinian Interior Minister Ziyad Hab El Rih conveyed his congratulations for Türkiye’s attitude and its stable stance in the process and said, “Your words touched our hearts. We see this at every stage of the Palestinian cause, we thank the Republic of Turkey and everyone who supports us. We will continue to stand tall. Our goal is peace. We want fair and mutual peace in our region. We convey our respects to the leadership of this beautiful, great Türkiye. We have been faced with a great embargo for a year. “We get support from volunteers.” he said. After the meeting, a handcrafted work of the Al-Aqsa Mosque made of mother-of-pearl was presented to Minister Çiftçi as a gift by Palestinian Interior Minister Ziyad Hab El Rih.