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Turkiye arrests 115 ISIL suspects it says planned holiday attacks

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Faisal AliDecember 25, 2025 at 01:54 PM
Turkiye arrests 115 ISIL suspects it says planned holiday attacks
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Turkish authorities arrested 115 suspected ISIL (ISIS) operatives in Istanbul on December 25, 2025, disrupting planned attacks targeting non-Muslims during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Raids were conducted across 124 locations in Istanbul following intelligence reports of planned attacks. Authorities seized firearms, ammunition, and organizational documents during the operation. The suspects were reportedly in contact with ISIL operatives outside of Turkiye. Security forces are continuing efforts to locate the remaining 22 suspects. Turkiye considers ISIL a major terrorism threat due to its location bordering Syria, where the group maintains a presence.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Aleppo 30% Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) 35% New Year 40% Christmas 50% Syria ×260% Istanbul ×280% Turkiye ×590% Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ×695%

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isil 100% terrorism 80% turkiye 80% arrests 70% holiday attacks 70% intelligence 60% syria 50% firearms 40% propaganda 40%

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Turkiye

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