Ismail O. Ukav

Istanbul has been a popular city for centuries with its historical and cultural richness. Topkapi Palace is the most magnificent proof of this wealth. The Palace was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.

Rutte was asked if threatening to wipe out 90 million Iranians bothers him. 'I'm not commenting. I support the president.' let me get this straight. A world leader says he wants to destroy an entire civilization - 85 million people - and the best Rutte can do is "I support him"?

Tucker Carlson: "Israel named this operation killing hundreds of civilians in Lebanon, mostly in Beirut, 'Eternal Darkness.'" "It's a euphemism for hell—and that's exactly what Israel brought to Christians in Lebanon today," Carlson adds before sharing videos of the assault.

There were many commentary here accusing me of being an idiot, “oh it is very easy, it is just regime change, easily done, people would support it, no refugees, no nothing, in an out within a week.” Short sighted hooliganism nowadays is presented as political analysis

Front page of Scottish paper… How many U.S. papers put this on their front page? The U.S. double strike on a girls elementary school killed nearly 200 people most of them children 7-12.

This genocidal force repeatedly initiates wars of aggression (including today's war on Iran) and invades other people's homes, then cries "self-defense" because their victims are so rude, they wouldn't just smile and say "thank you for killing our children."

More than 60 young girls were killed in this US-Israeli strike on a girls' school in Iran today. The reason this may prove decisive is that it happened on the first day of the war. If this were the 5th week of this war of aggression, statistically, a strike of this kind would eventually happen. But when it happens on the first day, it likely dispels any fantasies that this is a war of "liberation" and that the civilian population will be spared, rendering the kind of public rise against the Iranian theocracy less likely.

Within hours of Oman's Foreign Minister saying "Iran agreed to zero enriched uranium stockpiling", Israel immediately bombs Tehran & the US promptly joins This can only mean it was NEVER about nuclear weapons & the US president is either compromised by Netanyahu or is using war to shape the midterm elections!

Displaced Palestinians in Gaza gathered for a mass iftar on February 22, among the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israel’s genocidal attacks. Amid widespread destruction, families break their fast together during Ramadan, hoping for a peaceful future

Views from Galata Tower✨️

Hagia Triada Church enchants visitors with its striking architecture and unique elegance. One of the most magnificent churches built by the Greek Orthodox community, it captivates with its graceful bell towers, Gothic details and rich iconography. 📍Beyoğlu, Istanbul

First thing they teach you at a good Turkish faculty of political sciences that there is no international law, rules based order is a sham and only the ones with power bend other countries to their will. As we clearly see today

I’ve served on the Homeland Security Committee for the past three years. I’m 100% for strong safe secure borders and stopping narco terrorists and cartels from trafficking deadly drugs and human trafficking into America. Fentanyl is responsible for over 70% of U.S. drug overdose deaths and fentanyl comes from Mexican cartels made with chemical precursors from China and trafficked across the U.S. Mexico border. Mexican cartels are primarily and overwhelmingly responsible for killing Americans with deadly drugs. If U.S. military action and regime change in Venezuela was really about saving American lives from deadly drugs then why hasn’t the Trump admin taken action against Mexican cartels? And if prosecuting narco terrorists is a high priority then why did President Trump pardon the former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez who was convicted and sentenced for 45 years for trafficking hundreds of tons of cocaine into America? Ironically cocaine is the same drug that Venezuela primarily traffics into the U.S. The next obvious observation is that by removing Maduro this is a clear move for control over Venezuelan oil supplies that will ensure stability for the next obvious regime change war in Iran. And of course why is it ok for America to militarily invade, bomb, and arrest a foreign leader but Russia is evil for invading Ukraine and China is bad for aggression against Taiwan? Is it only ok if we do it? (I’m not endorsing Russia or China) Regime change, funding foreign wars, and American’s tax dollars being consistently funneled to foreign causes, foreigners both home and abroad, and foreign governments while Americans are consistently facing increasing cost of living, housing, healthcare, and learn about scams and fraud of their tax dollars is what has most Americans enraged. Especially the younger generations. Boomers and half of Gen X will cheer on neocon wars and talking points, but the other half of Gen X and majority on down see through it and hate it. Americans disgust with our own government’s never ending military aggression and support of foreign wars is justified because we are forced to pay for it and both parties, Republicans and Democrats, always keep the Washington military machine funded and going. This is what many in MAGA thought they voted to end. Boy were we wrong. As the baby boomers slip away both in votes and power, the electoral future will be decided for candidates that focus on American economic populism and promising prosperity for Americans only. As of right now, neither party is offering the solution.

Turkish blue💙🇹🇷

Rüstem Pasha Mosque and its magnificent tiles💫

The last days of 2025✨️ 📍Istanbul

Sunrise in the Golden Horn🌅

Galata Tower rises beyond #Istanbul’s chaos and silently witnesses centuries pass.💫

A day under the dome of Suleymaniye🕌 📍Istanbul

In pursuit of elegance✨ I visited the illumination and paper cut art exhibition held at the Imperial Pavilion (@HunkarKasri) of the New Mosque. The exhibition beautifully presents significant symbols of Turkish-Islamic culture and offers visitors a inspiring experience.💫

New Mosque, with its elegant domes and unique details, watches over the Golden Horn like a silent guardian.🕌 📍Eminönü, Istanbul