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Turkey rejects Israeli deal on Gaza sail
Yossi Yehoshua
Published: 25.05.10, 11:11
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1. Israel is a cunning state
zeeshan ,   India   (05.25.10)
Israel never wants peace . And can go to any extents to achieve it. But the end of evil doing of israel is over.
2. To #1: Isn't that what India says about Pakistan?
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (05.25.10)
3. So Gaza still under Israeli control- see, land & even air
Paula   (05.25.10)
4. No more turkey!
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (05.25.10)
So what can anyone expect from Erdogan?
5. Zeeshan #1
A Jerusalemite ,   Jerusalem, Israle   (05.25.10)
WE don't have 'Untouchables'. Be ashamed of yourself!
6. #1- Please sort out problems with Pakistan before writing.
Alan ,   SA   (05.25.10)
7. In exchange for Gilad Shalit; or not at all!
Paqid Yirmeyahu ,   Ra'anana, Israel   (05.25.10)
8. Why do we have diplomatic relations with Turkey?
Israeli ,   The Galilee, Israel   (05.25.10)
Surely it must be obvious to anyone with a modicum of intelligence that Turkey has joined the anti-Israel block and will do anything to embarrass and even destroy the State of Israel. Why doesn't our Government break off relations with Turkey and award it the same status as Iran, Syria, Lebanon and most of the Muslim World as an enemy country? There is no longer any "military cooperation with Turkey and providing the Turkish forces with new hardware for their aircraft and weaponry is detrimental to the security of Israel
9. to #1 Israel and India were created in the same way
ghostq   (05.25.10)
on same year so I rekon it inclueds your country as well, after all the pakistan situation is far from over.
10. When will Israel start supply convoys to Kurdish Rebels?
Truth Hertz ,   UK   (05.25.10)
If Turkey wants to supply Gaza terrorists, it should understand that it can cut both ways.
11. Just let em' through
Bruce ,   Sydney, Australia   (05.25.10)
Just let em' through mate. The Palestinians aren't troubling you, it's your other neighbours who do this. Don't take it out on the Palestinians.
12. Which story to believe
R ,   Israel   (05.25.10)
Funny, other news outlets said it was Turkey that asked Israel to do this, and then backed out when they couldn't deliver on their end.
13. Israel has trucked 10x more aid into the strip already
Zvi   (05.25.10)
this year than this pathetic flotilla of propagandists is going to carry. And the Gazans are not lacking for anything now, according to Gazan sources; the shops are full. This bunch of boats trying to get into Gaza is not about humanitarian aid. This is about propaganda and attacking Israel, pure & simple.
14. Turkey smells weakness
Marcel ,   Florida   (05.25.10)
Israel has only known retreat and appeasement and this is why everyone pushes Israel around today. Will Netanyahu fold again under minimal pressure as his previous Quisling Prime Ministers have before him ? He has a long track record already of doing just that.
15. use the flotilla - its a big media event...
eporue ,   europe   (05.25.10)
ask hamas officially - also publicly via media - to let gilads mother visit him, when the ships arrive. (haniyeh, mashal, alzahar). ...if they reject this, or say nothing, then the world and the press will take notice of this... even if its just for "the record", it will be good to have sort of "reply"... gilads mother visiting him, is not much asked for... whatever their response is, let the ships pass after cargo inspection on sea, and land in gaza directly, with all people... dont detain the activists somewhere in ashdod... no(!) good(!)...
16. Arrest the violators, confiscate the contrband
Allan   (05.25.10)
and sink the boats. Enough of the pussyfooting with the terrorist supporting lefties. Make an example of them once and for all. Gaza has all it needs. That's what the tunnels are for. This flotila is nothing more than an incitement couched as humanitarian aid. Where were these same bleeding hearts when thousands of rockets were lobbed at Sderot? On the sidelines cheering!
17. The 10x aid #13
Resistor   (05.25.10)
That aid that was trucked in was only 25% of what is needed for bare necessities. The propaganda is that "the shelves are full" They are not! The flotilla brings concrete, SCHOOL SUPPLIES Zvi, and much needed medicines and medical supplies.
18. Satellites
Resistor   (05.25.10)
Can satellites record what goes on in a Closed Miliatry Zone-you betcha! So if the IDF attack behind "closed doors", someone have the balls to show the pics!
19. and for the cement etc...
eporue ,   euroe   (05.25.10)
what is not permitted, can be unloaded at ashdod, before they proceed to gaza, and stored there, until the blockade is lifted, or until there is e.g. UN supervision for their usage in gaza...
20. Field Day
Marty ,   Toronto Canada   (05.25.10)
The left wing media are going to have a field day with this one - BBC, CBC, Toronto Star, Haaretz, Al Jazeera are no doubt all preparing to make the convoy their leading news item.
21. What's the Law?
Dru Richman ,   Dallas, TX   (05.25.10)
Seems to me that most countries, including Israel, have maritime laws regarding ships that come into their waters for the purpose of docking at their ports. What do those laws say? Does the ship have passengers with valid passports? Is the ship carrying contraband? Politics be damned! What's the law and it should be viewable by the public.
22. the world is closing in on israel
shahir ,   india   (05.25.10)
the free reign given to israel all along the 60 yrs of news censored world is coming to an end as each n everyone is able to see the truth about israel clearer every day by day...the numbers of activists will only swell exponentially n ultimately u have got to stop n think about all the evils commited n recompense for it..better give back palestine before u wud not be asked... n abt untouchables in india we recognized it n rectified it instead of creating concentration camps like gaza to put non jews over there... n india despite differences wit pakistan does not kill 1500 civilians every summer...hope u can see the difference...
23. just a show
HM ,   Istanbul Turkey   (05.25.10)
It is obvious that the so called IHH humanitarian aid is just a real show off The real aim is to blame Israel
24. Turkey is the enemy! BLOW UP THE SHIPS!
my friends and I ,   will meet them!   (05.25.10)
Israeli citizens with the means to go out to sea should attack the ships and sink them if the IDF doesn't!
25. 1 are you a muslim or a hindu?
(05.25.10)
26. turkey is the enemy no different from syria, pa. treat them
ralph   (05.25.10)
as such. no longer western ally, or friend. reverting back to sick man of europe.
27. Why should Turkey believe Israel?
Mikesailor ,   Miami, FL   (05.25.10)
Let me see. Israel bombs a Syrian installation, overflying Turkey to reach their destination, then chortles that they did not notify the Turks before the flight. In doing so, they embarassed both the Turkish military and government. So, why should the Turks believe Israel at all? Since the Gaza massacre (Cast Lead), the Israelis have continually maintained a blockade of Gaza. Any aid going into Gaza is controlled by the Israelis. So, if Israel 'generously' offers to allow aid into Gaza, again the question must be asked" Who in their right mind should trust Israel?
28. re: 4. No more turkey!
Oguz ,   Los Angeles, USA   (05.25.10)
A Jerusalemite - Those are PEACE ACTIVISTS and not the Turkish Republic. The Turkish Government is not responsible for them, people can try to help other people without the consent of their government. They come to your shore in Peace & only want to help those people living in inhuman conditions.
29. To: No. 21 - Second Attempt
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.25.10)
Yes. Precisely. No ship is allowed to enter Israeli waters without (a) valid charterparties; (ii) visas for all seafarers and (iii) clear bills of lading. Not that hard a concept to grasp.
30. at #29
curious reader ,   USA   (05.26.10)
You missed one point : these are Palestinian waters.
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