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| June 12, 2013
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Turkish News reports: Mossad chief made secret visit to meet Erdogan

Turkey’s Hurriyet Daily News reports that Tamir Pardo met Turkish counterpart to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, the situation in Syria & the current protests against Erdogan. 

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Mossad director Tamir Pardo secretly visited Ankara several days ago and met with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. According to a report in the Hurriyet Daily News, Pardo asked Fidan to arrange a meeting for him with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

mossad - Moti Milrod - December 30 2010

Mossad chief Tamir Pardo – Photo: Moti Milrod

According to the newspaper report, the secret meeting took place in Ankara on Monday, June 10. During the meeting, Pardo and Fidan discussed the situation in Syria, the Iranian nuclear program and the demonstrations and protests against Erdogan in Turkey. Continue Reading »

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| May 27, 2013
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200 Activists in Ankara hold kissing rally against ‘policy of moral conservatism’

Kissing Demonstration was held as protest to public decree at subway station requesting public ‘to behave morally’.

By ARIEL BEN SOLOMON

 

 

Two hundred Turks held a mass kissing protest at Ankara’s Kurtulus subway station on Saturday as opposition protesters tried to intervene, according to a report in the Turkish Hurriyet Daily News.
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Kissing Couple – Photo: Reuters

There was a heavy police presence that tried to block protesters from entering the station. The demonstration was called in response to a public announcement at the station – requesting passengers to behave morally, targeting young couples that were “acting inappropriately.” A conservative religious group shouted religious slogans and the police worked to prevent clashes between the groups, according to the report.Mustafa
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| May 18, 2013
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No chance Israel will acheive peace deal with Hamas

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni, who is also responsible for peace talks, responds to Erdogan’s call for Palestinian unity in an interview with Army Radio, saying that the Turkish PM’s perception of Hamas is incorrect.

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There is no chance that Israel could reach a peace agreement with Hamas, Justice Minister Tzipi Livni said Saturday evening in an interview with Army Radio.

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni [file]

US Secretary of State John Kerry and Justice Minister Tzipi Livni – Photo: REUTERS

Livni – the minister responsible for peace talks – was referring to remarks made by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday that Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is imperative to the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.She

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| May 17, 2013
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Turkey’s PM Erdoğan confirms his June visit to the West Bank & Gaza

At the joint White House press conference with Turkey’s PM Erdoğan, President Obama cites need for further evidence before making decision on Syria.

PM Erdoğan: Turkey is in ‘full consensus’ with the U.S. on a need to end Syria bloodshed.

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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Thursday that he plans to travel to the Gaza Strip in June, for a trip that will also include a visit to the West Bank.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Barack Obama during a joint news conf

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and U.S. President Barack Obama during a joint news conference in the White House, May 16, 2013.

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| May 7, 2013
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Erdoğan blasts Israel: No justification for air-strikes in Syria

Turkish PM joins Arab League, Egypt, Lebanon & Syrian rebels in condemning the Israeli Air Force strikes against Iranian missiles destined for Hezbollah, calling Israeli actions “unacceptable.”

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Despite having repeatedly spoken out against Syrian President Bashar Assad, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday said that alleged Israeli air raids in Syria were “unacceptable.”

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan – Photo: REUTERS/Stringer

The Israel Air Force struck storage facilities near Damascus housing Iranian Fateh-110 missiles destined for Hezbollah overnight Sunday for the second time in 48 hours – according to foreign media reports – sending flames and the sounds of blasts throughout the city.

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| April 23, 2013
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Erdoğan to visit Gaza in May ignoring Kerry’s request

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 their PM refuses to postpone Gaza visit set for May despite US Secretary of State’s request.

Turkish officials meet with Israelis in Ankara to discuss compensation

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US Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday urged Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan to postpone his visit to Gaza in order to prevent disruptions to efforts to restart the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians.

 

Kerry & Erdoğan – Photo by Reuters

Reports in Turkey said Erdogan refused the request. Meanwhile, US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel is in Israel to discuss developments in Syria and Iran. Continue Reading »

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| April 10, 2013
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Erdogan delays visit to Gaza at Obama’s request

Turkish media reports  that after his meeting with Kerry, Turkish PM announced he’ll visit Gaza after trip to Washington in mid-May. 

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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said he will probably visit Gaza after his trip to Washington to meet US President Barack Obama on May 16, Turkish daily Hurriyet reported.

Kerry & Erdoğan - Photo by Reuters

Kerry & Erdoğan – Photo: Reuters

 

Asked about his Gaza trip by a journalist flying with him to Kyrgyzstan, Erdogan said: “It will probably take place after my visit to America.”

The statement comes days after the Turkish premier met with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Istanbul. 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 27, 2013
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Palestinian Authority Against Turkish PM’s visit to Gaza

Senior official in the PA says that since Gaza is not an independent Palestinian state & Hamas is not the legitimate representative of the Palestinians,  diplomatic visits should be via Ramallah.

By KHALED ABBU TOAMEH

 

The Palestinian Authority is opposed to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s intention to visit the Gaza Strip, a senior PA official in Ramallah said Wednesday.

Mashaal and Erdogan meet in Ankara

Mashaal and Erdogan meet in Ankara – Photo: REUTERS

“The Palestinian Authority leadership has informed the Turkish government that we are opposed to such a visit because it would deepen divisions among the Palestinians,” the PA official said. “The Gaza Strip is not an independent Palestinian state and Hamas is not the legitimate representative of the Palestinians.” 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”.

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“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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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 22, 2013
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MK Lieberman Objects to Netanyahu’s Apology to Turkey

Netanyahu’s apology to Turkish PM Erdoğan ‘harms IDF soldiers’ motivation & strengthens the radical elements in the region’ says former Foreign Minister.

By Elad Benari, Canada

 

Yisrael Beytenu chairman MK Avigdor Lieberman blasted Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Friday, over Netanyahu’s apology to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
Earlier, Netanyahu spoke on the phone with to his Turkish counterpart and apologized for the deaths of nine Turks in a 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla.

In response, Lieberman said in a statement, “Anyone who saw the photos taken on the Mavi Marmara understands beyond any doubt that IDF soldiers acted in self-defense against the activists of the IHH organization, which is recognized as a terrorist organization in Europe. Continue Reading »

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