his muslim ego is deeply injured.... he can't stand a proud Jewish Nation.... git.... he is injured.... we will survive it...

No point in getting into the mud with the bogot.

As the prophet Ezekiel tells us: "I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king over them all; they shall no longer be two nations, nor shall they ever be divided into two kingdoms again." Today I am asking you to pray for Israel. Together, let's ask God for these specific things: - First, pray that the United Nations will fail in their attempts to divide Israel with the creation of a Palestinian state. - Next, pray the promise of God that Israel will never be divided into two kingdoms again. - Pray also that the United States will remain a strong supporter and faithful ally of Israel. - Finally, pray for the peace of Jerusalem, as God's Word instructs us to do.

"...while the Turkish prime minister's "macho posturing" can be politically dangerous, it is ALSO JUSTIFIABLE due to Israel's UNWILLINGNESS TO COMPROMISE. Erdogan is deeply injured! " The Green German snakes should have no platform on YNet!

to turkish military threats against israel. Also it should not mean that it cannot be pointed out that erdogans tirades are ridiculous. Just avoid threats

I think its best Israel keep quite for a while, in fact for a very very long while. You've been the bully all along, now you're getting bullied. It looks like you'll have to learn to live with it from here on. All you had to do was apologise but you just couldn't do it, now you have isolated yourself and Turkey can smell blood. Be careful, very careful.

Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, I've got a wonderful feeling, Everything's going my way.

If you're not going to respond then don't respond (actually a good idea). But what's the point of sending out a press release saying "we've discussed Erdogans remarks for hours and decided not to respond.... because.." (blah blah blah lashing out at Erdogan). That's not responding?! Such a jumbled response makes us Israelis look really lame. Saying we won't respond but responding anyway. So typical. I'm starting to get the feeling that Netanyahu doesn't have the cahones for this anymore. Wondering when we're gonna get the chance to vote in a proper PM. IE: Lieberman. At least he's a bit more decisive!

"Harry",did you change your name from Mahmood?

Agree, there is no reason to climb up in the three to try to speak to erdogan, he is busy picking flies from Ahmadinejads back. Yeek, Yeeek..

Erdogan is taking Turkey backwards instead of forwards. He wanted to be the great negociator in the middle east and thus gain standing with the west and the Arab countries, but his knee-jerk responses have made any progress impossible. He wanted the Palmer report but when he didn't like the results, he acted like a spoiled child. When a child has a tantrum, ignoring it is usually the best policy. He'll be remembered as the guy who undid all of Ataturk's progress.

It started with rude rethoric towards Israeli president in Davos, long before the Flotilla. Then Erdogan used IHH, an NGO with radical Islamic ties, to organize the first Flotilla, his agents infiltrated the Flotilla and attacked 4 Israeli commandos with rods and chains. The commandos, armed w ball-point guns jumped overboard, then radioed to the main ship about the attack. 20 min later armed commandos came to the ship and shot the thugs. No doubt Erdogan knew they would be killed, any border guards of any country would do the same if attacked. Then he skillfully used this issue to escalate further tension by demanding "an apology". It was clear for the Israelis that he was not negotiating in good faith, since he included the additional demand of lifting Gaza blockade, the demand he knew Israel would not accept. He prevailed in the information war convincing the Islamic world that Israel committed murder. Then he downgraded diplomatic and cut military ties with Israel. Does Erdogan really care about Palestinians or it's just all politics? Let's see. He himseld is guilty of occupation, Turkey occupies Northern Cypress, the move never recognized by the international community. He bombs Kurds including civilian population and by the way not only in eastern Turkey but also across the border in Iraq.Turkey committed genocide against Armenia raping, murdering and pillaging the whole country during WWI. Never apologized. So far no western "peace activists" raised issues of Erdogan's obvious hypocrisy.

Well "Danny the red" is back ! Brings back memories of 1968 in Paris. I was then a student at the Sorbonne. He wanted a revolution against the "BOURGEOIS", he only created a mess.He now lives in Germany where he leads(?) the green movement...He has himself become a bourgeois in many ways,Not very clear what his nationality is: French? German? Both? He is certainly Jewish although this fact does not count for him.

will go down someday.

when i saw this guy first time on the tv, it was sort of talkshow, some decades ago, i was most impressed... i thought, this guy must become germans president one day... i still like him, and he speaks sense, very logical, very moderate - but doesnt beat around the bushes...

Turkey gets time out in the corner. Perhaps we can kill two birds with one stone and get Erdogan a dunce cap to wear simultaneously.

ahmadinejad & muslim bros can give this ambitious running for caesar an answer Erdogan wants to be absolute emperor to all arabs Suddenly you will see harsh protests against him.... soon in his country- then he will swallow his own bla bla

The people of Israel not deeply injured ? Cohn-Bendit, you are simply a refuse of our time without redemption in sight. Israel correctly (for a change) has decided not to respond to Ergogan rhetoric. A wise decision --- too close to the gutter !

Could not agree with you more

I realize that Turkey belongs to NATO but still it belongs to the ARAB country system as well thus has a multi dual role in the middle east Israel better realize Turkey is no Egypt no Syria if it says Turkish war ships Turkish war planes will protect any future flotilas Israel better start thinking of how to back down RIGHT if Turkey helps Iran Hamas Hezbollah Syria even Egypt with military leadership guidance then Israel better start thinking of more way to back down Viet Nam 1970 all over again who knows the Korea War 1952 all over again ??? who knows any way I am looking foreward to any war between Arabs Jews 48 56 67 73 I made money next war I hope to make more money Turkey can have half September 2011 even October 2011 good months for a M E war RIGHT ??? Thank You... M. S.

A wise decision indeed.