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Erdogan: Turkey still friend to Israel
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Published: 29.06.10, 16:50
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61. Turkey is becoming an Islamic state.
Ron B. ,   Lod   (06.30.10)
Israelis should be aware that the Turkish alliance with Israel is not iron-clad. Its revival in the 1990’s, after decades of cold shoulder relations, was prompted by a rare convergence of strategic and economic interests, that were bolstered by the generous assistance that Israel poured on the most hard-hit areas of Turkey during the 1999 earthquake. But 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
62. Doesnt this guy ever shut up ? Question
Sambo ,   Australia   (06.30.10)
Not when elections are coming, look at the bright sight you dont have to have him in your country, we are stuck with him.
63. To: No. 59
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.30.10)
Israel lives in a bad neighborhood. You must admit that for a native speaker of English, your education is flawed, indeed. Check the spelling of "Israel," and educate yourself. That said -- the new coming out of Israel is scarcely as bad as the news that came out of the six counties for thirty years. Shut up and be a little respectful.
64. i love it
joe smith ,   - nyc   (07.03.10)
when turkish pm is telling usa government what they should do or not do its funny
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