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Turkish FM likens flotilla raid to 9/11
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 01.06.10, 21:40
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91. The truly sad thing is...
Shaul R ,   USA   (06.02.10)
...not how this idiot behaves, that was to be expected, but rather how many more idiots around the world are willing to swallow his lies without giving it a single thought. Comes to think of it, perhaps calling them idiots is a bit over optimistic.
92. no. 71 and now try getting your head out of sand
Farfurfan ,   Farfurstan   (06.02.10)
Yeah, yeah, "some of my friends are..." Sorry, man, I can see that you appear to have good intentions, but denial won't get you anywhere. Turkey has a long history of extreme violence and disrespect for human lives. Jannisaries were also very beautiful. The ugly ones were not taken back to Turkey, but slaughtered instead.
93. Turkey
Gary Allen Glaser ,   Hutchinson, MN, USA   (06.02.10)
Reading all these comments from the Turkish FM gives me the impression we must be living in "The Brave New World", and what he's saying is doublespeak. How is it that the FM of the only country to deny it's own holocaust against the Armenians even pretend to be outraged by an incident between some terrorists pretending to be peace activists and Israeli soldiers.
94. Well Said Claudia!!!!
Edward ,   New York   (06.02.10)
95. video is edited to israel benefit
pepe el judio ,   argentina   (06.02.10)
this video is being edited by the idf is took 4 hours to see what happens on the flotilla.. israel is a rogue state just like they said about iran... shame on this killer.... i hink the end of zionist is coming and real jewish would rule israel..
96. Opportunistic Turkey Now Supports the IHH
Dallas ,   Canada   (06.02.10)
On one side of their mouth they condemn IHH for terrorism, until they attack Israel, now they support them. Turkey is acting irrationally and opportunistically since they have joined the Iranian axis.
97. we knew we were heading for a clash. if so hit then hard nex
ralph   (06.02.10)
next time. they need a bloody nose sharp, quick and painful. israel is not part of the ottoman empire.
98. The limits of our relation with Turkey
Ron B. ,   Lod   (06.02.10)
Turkey is a Muslim country, in spite of its commitment to maintain secular rule. No one could foresee the rise to power of Necmettin Erbakan precisely in those years of the summit in the honeymoon, but no one could forget either, that the army swiftly removed him and banned his party when he imprudently came too close to Iran. The army, who remained the arbiter of the correct behavior of the government, could by the same token threaten Syria with invasion and war if the latter did not desist from its support to Kurdish Turks. More about Turkey at : http://xrl.us/bfspye
99. Hi Birdi
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (06.02.10)
Was so busy flitting from thread to thread.....would you believe it? forgot the popcorn! Many of my posts were censored tonight. Never mind. I hope this one gets through, as it's rather a tame one. The ZAHAL boys did a sterling job- thank G-d, those hurt are on the mend... and I'm happy, once again, to read lots of solidarity posts from abroad. Birdi......echad, schtaim, shalosh AM ISRAEL CHAI
100. #53 Thank you, Hans, for your ...
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (06.02.10)
...well thought out post
101. #65 Batu, Malaysia
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (06.02.10)
You need to consider the slaughter of 50,000 ethnic Chinese on the 13th May 1969 by the Malaysia Police and Armed forces.......before suggesting how we should deal with this affair. Selamat malam
102.  obama brings war one step closer
ky   (06.02.10)
all this is thanks to a weak and prevaricating United States.
103. israel for murderers
hakan ,   turkey   (06.02.10)
it is better to be a turkey than being an israeli murderer!!!!!!!!
104. funny
hakan   (06.02.10)
turkey is against weak nations and israel is fighting against strongly armed forces!Ha ha ha. You are really funny! Israel can only kill civilians!
105. against existence?!?
hakan ,   turkkey   (06.02.10)
Israel thinks that everything is against their existence. This comment either can be regarded as a therat against your existence. I should be careful.
106. #31 - NATO is NOT obliged to help Turkey
Matt K. ,   Victoria, BC, canada   (06.02.10)
... as Turkey did not feel obliged to help NATO in Iraq and Afghanistan just a few years ago.
107. These guys really have knack for ...
Nick Sporek ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (06.02.10)
... disproportionate use of language and analogies. Everything is a holocaust to them with the exception to ours of course. How can there be so many stupid people in the world in this day and age. Watching CNN and the BBC is is like watching Monty Pythons. I can't imagine what they must be saying on al-jazeera. We desperately need to drastically change to our way of handling P.R. Turkeys :^P
108. #70 You're obviously one of the cretins
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.02.10)
109. the right of Israel to defends its citizens
Zuri ,   Sydney Australia   (06.02.10)
Unfortunately Gaza is under siege, and the purpose of siege to stop smuggling of weapons against Israel citizens. with all the respect to the Australian and other humanitarian aid workers, Israel has the right to defends it's territories. This people has been warned, I am surprised the approach which was too SOFT against these trespassers. They used weapons to hit our soldiers and I think that this is the BIGGEST use of media PROPAGANDA to incriminate Israeli defend /system /actions and strategy. can you imagine a convoy of ship violating Turkey's water in humanitarian aid for Armenians or Kurdish inside the sovereign borders of Turkey . it would be bombed on approaching i'm sure certainly I believe Palestinians needs help, but no weapons, and please no media circus please. Yes we needs peace , but can you stop Hamas bombing our country, and stop provoking our defense forces. Hamas strategy is not wanting to cut a deal with Israel, but to alienate it from the world. and so far it succeeding. Hamas is a terrorist organisation whom does not recognize the right of Israel to exist and oppress the spirit of the Palestinian people.
110. #90 Elbatar from Egypt
Menachem   (06.02.10)
Egypt is an opressive third world dictatorship which is light years behind Israel in human rights (as well as in most other areas) so don't preach. We Israelis would love to live among normal human beings. Unfortunately, we live instead among primitive barbarians who think that they will be rewarded by allah for murdering Jews.
111. Turkish FM likens flotilla raid to 9/11?!?!?!?!
Talua ,   Israel   (06.02.10)
Funny coming from a nation that slaughtered over a million Armenians. What was that? a walk in the park? The FM, if he can grow balls in the next few days, should come here and talk to the soldiers in hospital to hear their account of what happened. For sure he won't do that, because he's happy in his own little world believing we are the bad ones, doesn’t want to hear the truth, because that would make him look stupid. And he is ….. he’s obviously not aware of the cause and effect philosophy.
112. #31 Stupid Mehmet
Eyal ,   Israel   (06.02.10)
Turkey would be nothing without military assistance from USA, NATO and Israel. Everyone who dreams about crushing Israel, ends up on the dustbin of history. The military balance between Turkey and Israel is not in Turkey's favour so dream on. Besides, nuclear armed Israeli missiles can if necessary reach every square inch of Turkey.
113. to #81 Insulting Seyfi
Kubilay ,   Marmaris   (06.02.10)
Thanks to show your real colors of fundamentalism. You write; "seni bulacaam ogluuum" which in plain English " I WILL FIND YOU". So what will you do when you find #71?? Will you behead him? or will you hang him? Be more specific so the world know your true intentions. SHAME ON YOU. This is the language of al kaida. You cant shut the Turks out of reason.You will not deprive us from our livelihood.
114. do not underestimate turkey
turkman ,   azmir   (06.02.10)
turkey has 90 nuclear live warhead that were targeting Soviet Union if they retarget 5 of them in few minutes the best positin shall be with you people put your head between your legs and kiiss yours goodbye
115. to: Menachem #110
elabtar ,   Egypt   (06.02.10)
I agree with you about one thing, YES Egypt is an opressive third world dictatorship. thats all. NOW, No body wants to kill jews, try to live peacefully with us and you will see.
116. response to 21
Caleb ,   Värnamo, Sweden   (06.02.10)
As someone who worked in Israel from 2006-2008, which included the time when Hezbollah attacked Israel from Lebanon, I find your comments to be misleading and inaccurate. Righteous anger rising in the Arab nations? Don't be ridiculous. Look up the word righteous before using it to describe the actions of any Arab nation.
117. Hi Mark # 99
Birdi ,   Israel&proud of IDF   (06.02.10)
Oh wow I almost missed your post. Had you remembered the popcorn,you would have almost chocked on it, like I did !! No matter what the outside world says about the IDF & us here, we know the truth, we have the videos,etc. We shall overcome. TG our boys are all alive. Alas this fiasco is not over yet. arba, humesh, sesh, AM ISRAEL CHAI.
118. #114 Obviously Big Problems In Turkey
Cynthia ,   USA   (06.02.10)
Your Erdogan is the head of the problem. Turkey is now copying Iran. Erdogan has internal problems and needs an enemy to divert attention from his failure. He has growing opposition to his Islamic ties. Israel is a convenient diversion.
119. #115 Hi Elabtar
Menachem ,   Israel   (06.02.10)
I am happy to hear that you wish to live in peace with Israel. Unfortunately millions of people accross the Arab and Muslim world including your contry think that Israel should be wiped out. Make them stop this and you will have peace.
120. to #114 assimilated by the western values
istanbul ,   istanbul   (06.02.10)
you are the one who must be insulted,I think. don't speak with clishes like the language of al kaida etc. this is the language of western states intending to cover their unjust policies against third world(the rest of the world). by connecting our rightful statements to other armed islamic groups, they try to make it unlikeable,unimpressive. how can you say that people in Mavi Marmara are related to al kaida or any other? is european parliamentarians in ship a member of armed group?
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