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'Turkey to fine Israel over drone deal'
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Published: 15.10.09, 08:33
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1. and Turkey can get unwomanned aerial vehicles
observer   (10.15.09)
2. this is stupid makes nois over business
ghostq   (10.15.09)
deal it's the money not the politics, I would also sue someone if I paid and the someone didn't deliver.
3. Erdogan, make up your mind already!
R   (10.15.09)
a) This is the third different excuse Turkey has given for cancelling. One of the excuses was supposed aggression in Gaza. So now they don't really care about the Gazans? When will they make up their minds? b) The delay in the supply is due to a problem with the Turkish manufacturer of one of the components, per news this morning. c) Now can we mention the Armenians?
4. Time to stop covering for Prime Minister Erdogan
Eric ,   Tel Aviv   (10.15.09)
It is nice that the Military and Foreign Ministry are trying to cover for their PM, but if he keeps coming out on TV and saying he decided because of Gaza why both with the lies anymore. It just makes them look stupid to their own people and the world.
5. It appears Turkey is eager to end its relatonships with ...
gerard ,   paris, france   (10.15.09)
... with Israel and join the Islamic axis of Iran-Syria-Hamas-Hizballa. All indications are, since Turkey's prime minister's insult of Israel's president Shimon Peres that Turkey is eager to humiliate Israel, demonize it, de-legitimize it and join the Islamist group of states. I wonder, how do the European country see these developments, initiated by a country who is moving away, step by step, from being accepted into the EU.
6. Turkey slaughtering Kurds and persecuting. Stop the sale
semsem ,   New York, USA   (10.15.09)
The Turks are slaughtering the Kurds and persecuting them. Should not sell to Turkey.
7. Turkish time wasters can bleat all they like.
Australian Guy ,   Australia   (10.15.09)
4-5 million "fine" - big deal......Turkey is increasing behaving as an enemy state so why would they expect to get these systems which could be one day used against Israel?
8. Fine !...Put"s " Should put Back-bone "into us
Roland seener ,   London England   (10.15.09)
Our wimpish nature has needed this jolt.Are Israelis going to Holiday in Turkey ,and do Big-Business with this untrustworthy Moslem Country,as all are ?To sell military equipment that cannot be guaranteed to be used against us is ,and has been unbelievable ! I am all for stiff resistance to those Israelis who would think otherwise, Stiffen up Kol Yisrael !(But don"t expect Peace Now to be there with you for support .)
9. Why supply ...
Juan ,   Spain   (10.15.09)
your enemies with technology which could be used against you? It does not make sense. Cancel the orders.
10.  the Ottoman Empire fell because
Frank ,   USA   (10.15.09)
the Ottomans dont know where to stop and how to control their stupidity and anger.
11. One drone for Reverse Engineering is sufficient, save 180M
Tayfun_Turkey ,   Istanbul   (10.15.09)
What 180 Million? Paying 180 million for 10 drones to Israel is a corruption to be prosecuted by Turkish courts 10 Drones for 10 F16 price! What a robbery! Drones are made up of electronic survellience parts and normal flight components, Turkey may produce and assemble electronic parts purchased seperately and produced her own high Technology Drones.
12. If it's not in your orriginal contract you cant do that.
Rebecca ,   Modiin   (10.15.09)
Did they have a delivery time or late fine clause in the contract? If not, this is just bluster.
13. God Bless an independent Kurdistan!
Dave ,   USA   (10.15.09)
Israel, you got a greet light!
14. The American Jews must help the Kurdish people
Sam ,   USA   (10.15.09)
15. Support an independent Kurdistan!
American ,   USA   (10.15.09)
16. to #11 lol you go to the weapon market much
ghostq   (10.15.09)
giggle maybe you do you r familiar with the prices, I told you try the water guns they r mega fun. :P
17. Turkey appears to do all in order to extricate itself
Andrew ,   Ottawa, Canada   (10.15.09)
from any relationships with North American, European and Israeli relationships, a process that commenced in 2003 and sadly continues unabated. The losers will be the Turks themselves, but I am not sure they are aware of it.
18. Israel Should send Israeli Flags to Kurds!
Ken ,   Europe   (10.15.09)
19. so what does Turkey invent by herself?
JO   (10.15.09)
one drone fro reserve engineering eh? Stealing tech is a crime - tech is patented. Israel can just cancel contract and lose a few million.
20. Please !...A WILD TURKEY ON THE ROCKS
Franklin ,   Paris   (10.15.09)
....For TAYFUN THE KARAKOOS
21. Turkey may produce unmanned 'gulet' instead
Fabio ,   Rome, Italy   (10.15.09)
22. Turkey Crap
Brod ,   USA   (10.15.09)
Turkey has broken its relations with Israel by sleeping with Israel's pernicious enemies and by banning Israel from the exercise. Ergo, Israel should terminate all its business with Turkey.
23. This is so worrisome.
vered ,   israel   (10.15.09)
This change of events brings so many questions: 1) Was it inevitable politics regarding the Islam power block in the region would win? 2) Did we help turn the tide against us by the way we did business with Turkey, and as tourists to Turkey?How did we treat the Turks, our allies? 3) If it really was what we did in Lebanon and Gaza, and though we in Israel all support the right to self-defense, could there be the least bit of truth that we weren't careful enough regarding civilians? Is it also true that maybe it is almost impossible to separate civilians from terrorists, because the civilians support the terrorists? 4) Do we ourselves accept the terms "Occupiers" regarding our identitiy? If not, why aren't we arguing and fighting this term vehemently? We are failing miserably in PR. We can cry about anti-semitism, but a country that wins Nobel prizes, a country that is so outstanding in business, intellectual, medical and artistic pursuits should be able to win in this area. The same thread runs through our history time and time again, we erroneously think we are "invincible".
24. 3-4 Millions? Thats a week end in Paris
sarahgit ,   Paris France   (10.15.09)
for Barak and his extended family
25. #19 Jo, "Stealing tech is a crime - tech is patented."
Ken ,   Europe   (10.15.09)
Killing women and children is also a crime, World can just cancel contract and lose a few million.
26. Europe is no longer interested in having you, Turks!!!
Gabi ,   Belgium, EU   (10.15.09)
27. Pay any fine but stop selling them technology!
The Doc ,   Haifa, Israel   (10.15.09)
It is clear that things will get back to normal only when the secular Turks helped by the army will kick Erdogan's primitive and coward government. Until then, do not sell them any technology because now it is clear that it will be transferred to the worst of Israel's enemies. Cut diplomatic ties and tell Erdogan that Israel is not a Turkish backyard anymore like 100 years ago. We are independent and proud peole and nobody, ESPECIALLY Turkey, will not tell us what to do and will not get away with blood libels. I say counter-sue Turkey for blood libel in an International Court!
28. Cancel all shipments of weapons
Alexander ,   Tel Aviv, Israel   (10.15.09)
If Turkey insults us, demonizes us, questions our right to exist and attacks our right of self defense, we should fine them. If they take us to a court, we take them to a court. If they want to fine us we will fine them. If Turkey insults us, we should insult them. If they want our weapons, they have to pay the double amount of money each time they insult us. And they have to wait 5 years until they can get their weapons. If they insult us again, they have to wait 10 years. If the Turks cancel a joint military drill, the Turkish Ambassador must be kicked out of Israel. If Turkey cooperates with Iran and Syria, we will take them to the court and fine them. If they continue to cooperate with Iran and Syria we should bomb Turkey and make the allied bombings of Germany during WW2 look like picknick.
29. To #11- Research the TIHA UAV.
Ibrahim ,   Istanbul, Turkey   (10.15.09)
30. Don't give the Turks anything but grief (end)
Paul ,   jerusalem, Isreal   (10.15.09)
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