The reflections of Izmir's occupation and its effects on the Turkish press (15 May-2 June 1919)

The First World War affected every state that was victorious and defeated in the war economically, culturally, socially and politically. "Ceasefire" and so-called "peace" agreements were signed between the victorious states and the defeated states. Among these ceasefire agreements, Mondros Armistice Agreement, which was signed with the Ottoman State, made the Ottoman country open to invasion. The Entente States, which wanted to re-establish the world order and actually get a share from the states according to their own interests, organized a peace conference in Paris on January 19, 1919. At the conference, Greek Prime Minister Venizelos made attempts to have the Western Anatolia Region. Seeing this situation favorable to their interests, especially Britain and other Entente States supported the requests of the Greek Prime Minister. As a result, it was decided to leave Izmir and its surroundings to the Greek occupation with various initiatives. Against these invasions, the Turkish people showed various reactions to the Ottoman Government and the Entente States to protect the country. The reactions given were reflected in the newspaper reports and the public became aware of each other thanks to the newspapers. Newspapers assumed a great task and organized the people against invasions. Thus, great popular movements started across the country. The attitude of the press towards the invasions was of great importance in guiding the people. In this study on "The Reflections of Izmir's Occupation and Its Effects on the Turkish Press (15 May-2 June 1919", it has been tried to examine and analyze how the occupation of Izmir and the events after it were handled in the press.