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Turkish PM: Israel main threat to Mideast peace
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Published: 07.04.10, 15:11
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31. Turkish Pm
Erbay ,   İstanbul   (04.07.10)
Our prime minister,Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,trying Turkey to convert a İslamic rules.But he will never do it ..Thats the reason why many armies commander arrested as if novadays they are doing a iilegal thing contrary to AKP.İ think Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman's recent comment, is right.Because he really looks like Gadafi and Hugo Chavez.İ am a turkish citizen living in İstanbul and hate him.
32. Alp from Oxford. - here some real honesty
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.07.10)
1. Turks did not open their arms to Jews of Spain just to help. They were also helping themselves because the newly captured western Anatolia (Izmir Manisa etc) and Istanbul had Greek majority. Spanish Jews were placed in these lands as a counterbalance to Greeks. 2. During WW II Turkey did indeed welcomed selected German Jewish professors who are responsible for establishing many facilities in ITU and other universities but at the same time in 1936 Jews were brutally attacked in Kirklareli while the military forces watched. In 1941 Varlik vergisi was passed and all the belongings of my parents were taken by the government up to the cooking pots and pans. My father was forced to serve the military unfairly for a second time which really was a labor camp for Jews. My mother's uncle was sent to Ashkale labor camp. I had my entire education in Turkey and served in the military before I migrated to the USA. What they teach you in Turkish schools are not the entire reality and not necessarily very honest. Good night.
33. Paco from Canada, Not really
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.07.10)
Look at Iraq, Shiia Muslims and Sunni Muslims fighting for centuries killing each other. In Sudan/Darfur, far away from Israel Muslim Janjawid killing the poorest people in the world. In the phiilpines Muslim Abu Sayyaf terrorists crating havoc. Pakistan, Afghanistan all Muslim against Muslim. Nigeria Muslim fighting Christians. And let me remind you: Didn't Israel save the father of the current Jordanian king from the PLO when the PLO was fighting the Jordanian king? Paquito mi hefe buenos dias a ti
34. #26 Mikesailor,you are absolutly right ,this ride
Sami ,   Lebanon   (04.07.10)
comes to an end and even Israeli best ally ,the American who bully this tiny shi. .y state got feed up with Jewish ignorance and arrogance actions.
35. #33 - Israel also saved Jordan from Syrian advances
William ,   Israel   (04.07.10)
In the late 1960's, Syria put tanks enroute to Amman because they still believed Jordan and Lebanon were part of Greater Syria. King Hussein called Israel, and Israel sent the IAF to buzz the tanks causing them to return back to Damascus.
36. #13 - he says this as he sends sorties to bomb Kurds
William ,   Israel   (04.07.10)
Very humane.
37. If so why not Breaking The "Israeli Turkey Alliance?!
Salma ,   Palestine   (04.07.10)
38. Turkey....We eat Turkey for Thanksgiving.
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (04.07.10)
Obama just removed the Thanksgiving Holiday because Americans eat Turkey rather than do business with Turkey. Anyways.....Obama doesn't want to offend Turkey ....so he is stopping the celebration of Thanksgiving from now on. Turkey is Obama's friend.
39. To JB, Canada and David Israel, New York
KR ,   Australia   (04.07.10)
You obvisouly havnt done you homework. Shia, and Sunni. They live in peace. I mean they would, if the bloody non-muslims didnt start the wars in the first place. And why, in every article, Israelis always talk about Muslims???? I wonder why. I agree with Mikesailor from Miami. Hes probably the only smart Amrican their is. You should be President!! Frankly, Im sick of USA trying to take over the world by thinking they are the best. To all Israelis-- You cant change the fact that you have slaughtered innocent civilians. You are just trying to change the "subject", to get away from the guilt that should be flowing through your minds. Also, why do people say Erdogan in extermist? Are you saying every person who condemns Israel actions extremists? Because that is what is coming out of you mouths! If it wasnt for America, Israel would not be on the map. If America is not an ally, than Australia and all European countries will follow, and not be allies. Just be grateful for the Bush administration, because you wont be grateful for the Obama administration ---- and the Rudd Office ( Australian )
40. EU is out with this kind of attitude and talk
Richard ,   Amsterdam, Holland   (04.07.10)
41. not disproportional at all
real vision ,   usa   (04.07.10)
Israel had to do what was necessary for hamas and the rest of the islamic scumbags to stop firing rockets into israel. After 8000 rockets gaza is lucky they have any buildings left and 10000 were not dead. Gaza will continue its misery because of hamas not because of israel
42. Turkish PM: Israel main threat to Mideast peace
chicko ,   BC-Canada   (04.07.10)
Hello every one , i just want to say that If "Turkiey & Erdogan" is calling Israel a therat ....! what about turkiey killing Kurdish people & taking there land "Mr Erdogan" ....? you just want make some name for your self in islamic world.. If you truelly belive in peace gave the Kurdish people there land & there freedom ....!
43. Salma #37 - Israel is a peaceful country therefore
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.07.10)
Israel is a country that is seeking peace in the region. This is why Israel is always trying to make peaceful alliances with every nation in the world. Even during the hardest times Israel tries to continue dialogue. (Although I admit that Israelis also are human beings and sometimes make mistakes and even really bad ones like Ayalon's behavior to Turkish ambassador) Israel's goal is to make friends with all the Arab and Muslim countries also. Israel already made peace with Egypt returning oil rich Sinai to them. Israel made peace with Jordan also and maintains good relations with Morocco. Today the Israeli / Turkish relationship may be strained mostly due to an Islamist AKP government that is not liked by over 50% of Turks also (Latest polls show less then 30% approval of AKP in Turkey) but hopefully secular Turks soon will gain control and return Turkey to the enlightened modern path that Ataturk paved and Israeli Turkish relations will recover again to normal. If only Palestinian Arabs had the same common sense in foreign relations there would be a Palestinian Arab state in WB and Gaza living in peace with Israel since the Camp David and Taba accords in 2001.
44. LIEBERMAN IS RIGHT !!!.
Arn. ,   SWEDEN.   (04.07.10)
According to Lieberman, "It's his choice. The problem is not Turkey, the problem is Erdogan." COMPERE - Turkish PM: Israel main threat to Mideast peace ISRAEL IS THREATENED TO BE WIPED OF THE MAP, BY IRAN WITH HER ALLIES SYRIA,HIZBOLLAH AND HAMAS. AND IF ISRAEL DOES NOT SIT IDLE, BUT INTEND TO RESPOND TO THIS THREAT, ISRAEL S A THREAT TO MIDEAST PEACE ???. THIS MAN MUST BE BOTH AN IDIOT AND A FOOL, IN THAT ORDER. Speaking to reporters in the French capital, Erdogan once again addressed Israel's military offensive in Gaza, which was carried out between December 27, 2008 and January 18, 2009. ''If a country uses disproportionate force in Palestine, in Gaza, "An attack killed 1,500 people and the reasons given for it were lies. THE REASON WAS ROCKET ATACKS, WAS THAT A LIE ???. AND DISPROPORTIONATE FORCE, ISRAEL SHOULD HAVE EXCHANGE CASUALITIES IN EQUAL NUMBERS THAT IS ???. AS I STATED, BOTH AN IDIOT AND A FOOL. Arn.
45. to 43 David
Yunus ,   Chicago,USA   (04.07.10)
u just fanatic jew and u don't know aynthing Turkish history. by the way do u know Isareli Mossad traning PKK terrorist group in Northern Iraq also they provide gun to them. u know but u don't wanna say it, because u are just extermist jew.
46. SHUT UP Erdogan !
Harald Anton ,   Oslo Norway   (04.07.10)
I read often German newspapers and can see what the ordinary people write about you and the Turks. About 80% of the German people disgust you! Nobody want`s the Turks in the European Union!
47. ISRAEL IS THE MAIN THREAT
m a shervani ,   DELHI. INDIA   (04.07.10)
U N O MUST LOOK INTO
48. The Muslim Turk can not accept his
Vardina   (04.07.10)
failure to be accepted as member of the European Union and takes out his frustration on Israel. He needs mental help, perhaps in a special hospital...
49. Erdogan
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (04.07.10)
This mad man is betraying the Principles of the Modern Secular Turkey ! ! The bones of ATATURK (G-d bless his Memory) are revolving in his grave ! ! I think that the majority of the turkish people don't back up this nut man. Turkish people WAKE UP and change as soon as possible this bad guy !
50. Yunus - I know very well Turkish History
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.07.10)
Unfortunately you do not know it. All you know are the lies that t AKP is teaching you. Israel is not training PKK. In fact it was Israeli intelligence that allowed the capture of Abdullah Ocalan. It was Israel that provided the unmanned aircraft to the Turkish military last year to be used against the PKK. In fact Israel even sent Israeli staff to use them until the Turkish staff are trained. Iyi gunler Yunus. Don't let windy Chicago blow out your brain.
51. To # 47
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (04.07.10)
Please Sir from Delhi, could you explain clearly your post ? I don't understand what it means. Thanks in advance.
52. #1: you need a wake up. Israel has
Vardina   (04.07.10)
retreated from Gaza and the Gaza Strip. Why do you want us, Israelis,to take care of Gaza?We do not want to have any connection with them whatsoever. Tell Hamas or Egypt to take care of them. Israel is not responsible for the situation in Gaza. Gaza is under the jursdiction of Hamas.
53. #20: unfortunately you are right.
Vardina   (04.07.10)
54. To Arn,Sweden
KR ,   Australia   (04.07.10)
Wow, you obviously havnt done your research. Iran made that threat because of Israel's ignorance and arrogance to the world. Iran made that threat because Israel lied about so many things, and framed muslims. I.E 9/11 attacks.... You think some people dont know?? Google 9/11 truth. A campaign by proffessional architects and builders, by Americans. Soon the wolrd will know, and look in disgust at Israel. That is why Iran said that. Also, for the lame reason for KILLING INNOCENT CIVILIANS, SLAUGHTERING INNOCENT CHILDREN, in response to rocket attacks. Please dont say Israel has not fired rockets to!! Hamas is their to protect Israel. Do you think that is a valid reason for killing 1,500 civilians???? If you reply yes, you are a person, who has not respect for people, who is inhumane, and will -- hopefully- get punished after you die- its not up to me, its up to god. Thank god Australia is not like America, falling into a trap set by Israel. Thank god the government welcomes protests for Gaza. All Erdogan is saying is to help the people in Gaza like the world helped the people in disastrous places. I think that is fair, Australia thinks that is fair, and the world will soon think that is fair. This is a war. People died, and Israel did not help the people who suffered. You should be ashamed. Cutting off food supplies, clothe supplies, imports and exports etc is absolutely ridiculous Israel. Please explain the horrible things you have done......
55. # 33 David Israel
Paco ,   Canada   (04.07.10)
you do the math, from the early creation of the state of Israel (50s till 2009) the state of israel has gone to MORE WARS then any other country in the ME. Shia and Sunni sure have there own problems but it is a religious one, unlike Israel's wars which are based on greed, stealing lands of Palestinians, war crimes. Israel has engaged with wars with Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Palestine... in TOTAL 17 wars/conflicts/assault against its neighboring countries in only 60 years. That tells the world a lot of things, that Israel is and will always be the main threat of the ME, Turkish PM is absolutely right. The proof is the U.S. and israel are no longer respected in the entire world, the U.K., Turkey, brazil, Russia and so many other countries are calling you on your actions.. your country is sinking to a low level. The only country that approves the states of israel is the U.S. just because uve $$$ them
56. Paquito from Canada where Jewish students were attacked
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (04.07.10)
Israel is one of the rare countries that gave land captured in a defensive war back to its former enemy in return of a real and lasting peace. As you know Israel pulled out from oil rich Sinai to make peace with Egypt. Israel pulled out unilaterally from Gaza. All that you wrote are anti Israel propaganda not reality. At Camp David and Taba Israel agreed to the creation of a Palestinian Arab state in all of Gaza
57. Erdogan is spot on, and...
Persian CAT   (04.07.10)
Israel should listen to him. Turkey is the best thing that has happened to Israel. They buy you junk, and offer Israelis places to go to get away to deflate from the fun-filled and "secure" life in Israel. What else do you need?
58. Erdogan is a hypocrite
Robert ,   California, USA   (04.07.10)
His country uses Israeli military know how to kill the Kurds while he's sucking up to the knuckle dragging jihadists in the ME. Ironic and funny from a country that still occupies Cyprus, threatens Armenians and persecutes anyone who 'insults' their 'Turkishness."
59. Erdogan do not speak for all Turks
Kemal ,   Mersin / Turkey   (04.07.10)
So think again before making useless generalizations and ugly comments about Turkey. Turkey and Israel are very close countries and no fool,not even Erdogan can do anything to ruin it. Governments come and go but states stay forever. Peace.
60. @ Yunus - your making a fool of yourself
Kemal ,   Mersin / Turkey   (04.07.10)
Israel or Mossad never trained PKK. It is your fethullah / Islamist sheiks that brainwash you with such lies. Everybody knows that it was Mossad who packed and handed over PKK leader Apo to us in Kenya. Besides,we never fought a war with Israel or with Jews.Our relations were always good with them and i see no reason why they should nt be anymore. you really need to get your facts straight my friend
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