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| April 7, 2013
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Turkey: Assad’s claims of deal with Israel against Syria are ‘groundless’

Foreign Minister Davutoglu responds to Assad’s ridiculous claims that Ankara is working with Israel ‘to destroy’ Syria, saying, ‘This shouldn’t be taken seriously’. 

By AFP

Turkey‘s foreign minister on Saturday hit back at Syrian President Bashar Assad‘s claims in an interview that Ankara made a pact with Israel against Damascus.

FM Ahmet Davutoglu - Photo Reuters

FM Ahmet Davutoglu – Photo: Reuters

“Such arguments like Turkey is in cooperation with Israel against Syria have no grounds,” Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu was quoted as saying by the Anatolia news agency.

“Turkey never speaks to Israel or any other third party about its neighbors,” he said. Continue Reading »

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| March 30, 2013
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Marmara victims’ families: Don’t stop legal proceedings

Attorney representing families of the 9 Turks killed by IDF on Gaza-bound flotilla says ‘it’s out of the question’ for gov’t to stop trial in absentia of 4 Israeli ex-military chiefs by Istanbul court.

PM Erdogan: Compensation talks to commence April 12.

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Turkish and Israeli officials will meet on April 12 for breakthrough talks over compensation for a deadly 2010 flotilla raid, for which the Jewish state apologized last week, the Turkish prime minister said Friday.

כרזות באנקרה עם תודה לארדואן ש"ניצח" את ישראל (צילום: EPA)

Ankara poster thanks Erdogan for ‘defeating’ Israel – Photo: EPA

Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc had initially said the negotiations for compensation of the victims’ families would start next week, in remarks carried by the private NTV broadcaster. Continue Reading »

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| March 28, 2013
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How the People of Turkey View Israel’s Apology

Turkey & Israel have always been friends. The only thing that has changed is that circumstances have reminded them that this friendship is even more important now.

By Aylin Kocaman

The apology took its time coming, and the peoples of Israel and Turkey heard it unexpectedly. With amazement.

Billboards put up in Ankara to thank Erdogan for getting Israel to apologize for Marmara incident.

Billboards put up in Ankara to thank Erdogan for getting Israel to apologize for Marmara incident. – Photo: REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Immediately in the wake of the communist terror organization, one of Turkey’s greatest problems over the last 30 years, speaking of “wanting peace.” At a time when everyone was constantly making comments regarding Turkish domestic policy. Continue Reading »

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| March 28, 2013
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Naftali Bennett: Turkish PM doing his best to make Israel regret its apology

Newly-appointed minister says ‘no country is doing Israel a favor by renewing diplomatic ties’ & Erdoğan should know  Israel’s response will be no less harsh on future acts of terrorism.

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Newly-appointed minister of industry, trade and labor Naftali Bennett, chairman of Habayit Hayehudi, sharply criticized Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday for his comments regarding Israel over the last few days.

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A billboard with photos of Netanyahu and his Turkish counterpart Erdogan, celebrating Israel’s apology, in Ankara, March 25, 2013 – Photo: AP

Referring to Israel’s apology over the loss of life on the Gaza-bound Mavi Marmara in 2010, Bennett said: “It seems Erdogan is doing everything in his power to make Israel regret it, while conducting a personal and crude campaign at the expense of Israeli-Turkish ties.” Continue Reading »

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| March 26, 2013
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Compensation discussions over IDF raid have begun between Israel & Turkey

AFP quotes Turkey’s deputy Prime Minister as saying countries began talks over compensation for families of victims of the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid.

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Turkish Deputy Prime Minister on Monday said Turkey has entered into talks with Israel regarding compensation for the families of the victims of the deadly 2010 Gaza flotilla raid, AFP reported.

“Officials delegated by the two sides will work on the compensation issue. We gave the kick-start for it today,” AFP quoted Bulent Arinc as telling reporters after a weekly cabinet meeting.

“This is a big success of Turkish foreign policy,” Arinc said.

He added that Turkey’s foreign minister “held talks with the other party and expressed the necessity to swiftly solve the issue,” AFP quoted the deputy prime minister as saying. Continue Reading »

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| March 25, 2013
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Int’l Law Group: Erdoğan should be charged for deaths of activists

Shurat HaDin’s Nitzana Darshan Leitne says, “Turkey’s Tayyip Erdoğan should be tried for (facilitating) the deaths of the activists on the Marmara”.

By Arutz Sheva staff

 

“Israel’s decision to apologize to Turkey is pathetic pandering to an Islamic extremist who compared Zionism to fascism and is still trying to indict Israeli officers for war crimes,” said Nitzana Darshan Leitner,director of Shurat HaDin Israel Law Center.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan - Reuters

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – Reuters

The comments come in response to reports Friday that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, in a phone call with his Turkish counterpart, voiced regret for the 2010 Marmara flotilla incident in which nine Turkish citizens were killed after they attacked Israeli soldiers enforcing the Gaza blockade. Continue Reading »

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| March 23, 2013
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Turkish & Israeli diplomats will meet to implement agreement

Both Israeli & Turkish diplomats will meet at a technical level over the next few days in order to discuss details of the compensation for the 9 Turks killed in the Mavi Marmara incident.

By Sevil Küçükkoşum

 

Now that Israel has issued a formal apology to Turkey and agreed to pay compensation over the Mavi Marmara killings of 2010, the first step in the process of normalizing relations between Turkey and Israel will be compensation for the Mavi Marmara victims.

Turkish and Israeli diplomats will meet at a technical level over the next few days, more likely the following week, in order to discuss details of the compensation for nine Turks killed in the Israeli raid.   Continue Reading »

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| March 23, 2013
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Palestinian MK Hanin Zoabi: Netanyahu’s Apology ‘Not Enough’

Arab MK Hanin Zoabi, who was on the Marmara with the IHH terrorists when they brutally attacked Israel’s soldiers, says Netanyahu’s apology is “not enough”.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

MK Hanin Zoabi (Balad), who was on the Mavi Marmara when IHH terrorists attacked IDF soldiers who boarded the ship, said Friday that Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu’s apology to Turkey over the Marmara incident is “not enough”.

Earlier, Netanyahu spoke on the phone with his Turkish counterpart and apologized for the deaths of nine Turks in a 2010 raid on the Gaza-bound flotilla. The two agreed to normalize the relations between the two countries. Continue Reading »

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| March 23, 2013
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Israel, Turkey to normalize ties with legal steps against IDF soldiers canceled

Both PMs agreed to restore normalization between Israel & Turkey, including the dispatch of ambassadors and the cancellation of legal steps against IDF soldiers.

By JTA

 

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to normalize relations after Netanyahu apologized and agreed to compensation for the 2010 Israeli raid on a Turkish-flagged ship that left nine Turks dead.

The two men talked on Friday by phone, according to statements by Netanyahu’s office and the White House.

“The two men agreed to restore normalization between Israel and Turkey, including the dispatch of ambassadors and the cancellation of legal steps against IDF soldiers,” said the Israeli statement. Continue Reading »

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| March 4, 2013
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Barak: Peace deal with Palestinians is impossible at this time

Israel’s Defense Minister says at AIPAC conference in Washington, ‘fully fledged agreement is not reasonable’ and suggests interim agreement  for immediate future. ‘If that is unobtainable we should consider unilateral action,’ Barak added.

By Yitzhak Benhorin

 

WASHINGTON – Defense Minister Ehud Barak made a surprising statement Sunday when he said that a “fully fledged” peace deal with the Palestinians was currently impossible.

"מתכוונים לכך שכל האופציות בנוגע לאיראן נמצאות על השולחן". ברק באיפא"ק (צילום: AFP)

Barak in Washington – Photo: AFP

Speaking at the AIPAC conference in Washington Barak proposed signing an interim agreement which would guarantee Israel’s security. He warned that if such an agreement cannot be reached, Israel would have to take unilateral steps to prevent a bi-national state. Continue Reading »

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| February 26, 2013
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Time for Turkey & Israel to remember their deep common history

As the Turkish nation, we want nothing more then the continuance of Israel’s existence in peace & tranquility. When various figures in the Mid-East make threatening & genocidal pronouncements against the Israeli state, it disturbs us greatly & we would never let something like that happen.

By Sinem Tezyapar

 

I am a Turkish Muslim and every time I have a conversation with an Israeli friend, they keep asking me why the relations between Israel and Turkey have reached such a nadir, why Turkey seemingly has an antagonistic stance against Israel.

Mavi Marmara May 22, 2010 (AP)

Mavi Marmara taken on May 22, 2010 – Photo by AP

First of all, Turkey’s being totally against Israel is out of question. Continue Reading »

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| February 25, 2013
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Israel sends messages to Turkey: Let’s bury the hatchet

Gov’t officials report that Jerusalem sent  messages to Ankara over the past 2 weeks that it’s interested in creating a more “positive dynamic” in its relationship with Turkey.

 

Israel sent messages to Ankara over the last two weeks that it is interested in creating a more “positive dynamic” in its badly strained relationship with Turkey so the two countries can work together to further common interests, government officials said Sunday.

Recep Tayyip ErdoğanIt is widely expected that Kerry will raise the issue of ties with Israel during his talks with Turkish leaders in Ankara.

The US has long been pressing both Ankara and Jerusalem to take steps to improve relations that went into a nosedive following the 2010 Mavi Marmara incident.

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| February 22, 2013
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Turkish report: Israel mulling apology for ‘operational errors’ on Mavi Marmara

Turkish newspaper Radikal reports that partial apology may be forthcoming after  secret talks between Israel & Turkey.

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Israel reportedly may apologize to Turkey for “operational errors” during its fatal raid on a 2010 Turkish aid flotilla to Gaza ahead of a visit by U.S. President Barack Obama.

Mavi Marmara May 22, 2010 (AP)

Mavi Marmara taken on May 22, 2010 – Photo by AP

The Turkish newspaper Radikal on Feb. 20 reported that the partial apology may have been the subject of secret talks between Turkey and Israel.

Radikal journalist Deniz Zeyrek wrote that unnamed Turkish foreign ministry officials told him on Feb. 19 that “such meetings could be going on.” Continue Reading »

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| February 20, 2013
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Will Israel’s new gov’t be opportunity for fresh start with Turkey?

Israel desires mending its ties with Turkey, & there are many in the large Muslim nation that desire the same. A strong Turkey-Israel  alliance may affect positive ties with neighboring states.

By  Sinem Tezyapar

 

Two days before the last election in Israel, Turkish and Israeli politicians made an appearance on Turkey’s A9 TV and expressed the necessity of solving differences with love, friendship and brotherhood.

New government in Israel opportunity for fresh start with Turkey?

Adnan Oktar (center) welcomes his guests, Rabbi Nissim Zeev (right) and Dr. Shimon Shetreet (left).

The Israeli delegation, composed of a former government minister and two prominent members of the ultra-Orthodox Shas Party, was met by founders and former lawmakers from Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party. Continue Reading »

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| February 18, 2013
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Israel supplies Turkey with military hardware for 1st time since Marmara

Under pressure from Boeing & White House officials, the Israeli gov’t capitulated & ended its freeze on advanced electronic warfare systems to Turkey’s Air Force.

 

Israel has supplied advanced electronic warfare systems to the Turkish Air Force, marking the first exchange of military equipment with Turkey since relations between the two countries deteriorated in the wake of the Israeli Navy raid on the Mavi Marmara ferry in May 2010.

AWACS plane.

A Turkish AWACS plane. – Photo by Seattle Aviator (Wikipedia)

The deal was reported on Sunday in the Turkish newspaper Zaman and confirmed today by a senior Israeli defense source. Continue Reading »

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