So Kermit, talking about muppets ? This whole BS about international waters, is kind of Passe. By supporting Erdogan, you are supporting Iran. And since you are based in the UK, this is pretty suprising. Israel is not a spoilt brat. It is fighting for its survival. And yes, we were surprised to be stubbed in the back like that by Erdogan. This does not represent all the Turks, and it's a shame to see how people like are happy to jump and applaud in happiness to see another deterioration in the Middle East. I am not crying 'anti semitic'. I am crying 'biased reporting'. I am sad that you support and second such behaviour by Turkey. You are simply supporting Syria and Iran, which is a very sharp double-ended sword.

And aid supply, but expects and requires the basic understanding that a security siege is a security siege. They did not want to simply deliver aid, and you should know it Iara. They have been offered to be escorted by the milirtary and to be allowed to supply of the contents after it being checked. And now seriously: Did you really not know this ?

Iran is pulling Turkey down through Erdogan... Only a year ago, the EU seriously considered adding Turkey to its list of countries, currency support, financial backup, joint transport and exchange protection laws... And instead, Erdogan is choosing to work with Iran and Syria, rather than with the Western world. Making more enemies around the world, and even risking Turkey's position in the UN. Such a shame. It took Turkey more than 10 years to recover from its crazy, intolerable inflation - and now they are heading back to that state. Turks - wake up. Israel was and is one of your best allies, and path to modernization and prosperity. Don't be fulled by short term cash from Iran... History repeats itself.

ome from the crackpot ISLAMIST Turkish 'leadership'. NATO better watch your back Turkey will do everything it can to prevent you from killing terrorist scum.

hey dani - go get the low bench and get their ambassador..oh..forgot embassy is empty..

there is still slight difference there.

kind of behaviour. And I am sure the EU is certainly not going to allow this Islamic state that is increasingly more hostile to the west be part of it. I hope the Turkish public is aware of this reality, but is it?

The educational mission to teach soldiers about genocide and its evil ramifications was thwarted by Turkey. Is that because Turkey is afraid that people will learn about their historical genocide of the Armenian people by Turkey?

East is where the party is, you're living in the past. Oh and by the way, Europe pissed all over Turkey for the simple reason that they're Muslim. Turkey has finally woken up and realized the futility of this bid. It's now looking to set up a near-eastern alliance with possible linkages to China. Sorry but Israel stands to be the biggest loser.

I don't know why anyone is actually surprised by Turkey's behavior towards Israel. For years, Christian’s have been telling everyone that would listen, "Turkey will betray and attack Israel". Please read your own prophet, Ezekiel – Chapter 38 & 39. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, is your only true ally! God will preserve Israel against all her enemies; Russia, Turkey and Iran will be defeated. Trust in God - not governments. Don't fear what man can do, rather place your faith in Israel's true protector - God! May God bless and protect Israel, Amen.

you know turkish army is the biggest be smart boys

Israelis wont like it, but they need to get used to the world not giving them what ever they want whenever they want.

You're right. That's why we don't read Australian newspapers. So why don't you stop reading Israeli newspapers??

Stand up for once, Turkey. By the way it was a great idea to reroute the idf plane. Think if something would have happened over Turkish airspace everybody would conspire against some intentional act by Turkey. Smart move.

The intelligence levels of comments posted on Ynet varies from almost non - existent to insightful and knowledgable. Your comments place you at the lower end of this spectrum. More clued up observers than you have seen the footage, listened to the audio and are blessed with a greater awareness of the real agenda of these islamic extremists and their modus operandi. Moreover they easily saw through the spin and fakery of the so called 'peace flotilla' and could see its relevence within an overall plan to delegitimise Israel. The Israeli account is a very fair and accurate reflection of what actually happened. Trying to isolate Israel internationally is all part of this game along with the lies and distortions which facilitate this objective. The western activists that accompanied these 'shahids' were there solely to give the peace convoy a 'respectable face' and pull the wool over peoples eyes. The term 'muppets' more accurately applies to these simpletons cos they really, truly believe it's all about 'humanitarian aid' duh! Though some were undoubtedly just plain anti-semites. Go on Kermit admit it you only came on Ynet cos you got bored of trawling through conspiracy websites and thought you'd brighten up your day with a spot of 'jew baiting'. Your racial stereotyping is all too easy to spot. You saddo!

As always, Ynet radical Jews don't have any respect to anything. If we check the articles and comments, it is obvious that most of the jews here are against Islam, not Turkey. If Turkey acting out of Islam we are good friend if inside we are evils :). The problem of the people here is that they do not see that Turkey is playing the game according to Turkish benefits, not jews or EU or USA. We have played this game long time for the west. Now until they understand that they are wrong with playing with us, it will go on like this. If Jews and EU are clever they stop playing their dirty games, if not we all will see what will happen...

set: the western world will reject them economically, militarily, diplomatically, culturally, and rightly so.

Hi Georgios. Turkish army is the biggest but useless.Turkish army can take Greek the Zobra army. IDIOS AMIGOS

Pushing Turkey to join the Russian camp will only mean the end of NATO and neutralisation of Western interests in the Mediteranian, Balkans and Central Asia. Oh, but I forgot the EU and NATO unconditionally supports Turkey in this matter.

Now aren't the Israeli's lucky the Turks didn't shoot the plane down.? You know?, in International Airspace? Israel was creating another plane load more of monsters that will do all sorts of mad dog things for Israel. And feel good about themselves. Sampson was a Jew. Israel has always threatened the world with The Sampson / uNclear Option. From Kennedy onwards. Terrorism at it's purest.

Turkey risks expulsion from NATO and isolation from the west. Any more incidement towards war with Israel and the game is over for Erdogan. Wanna bet? IDIOT.

...please stop it....hahahahah...you're killin me. Hahahahahaha. They need to travel to Israel to be taught how to fly the Israeli drones (as if Israel doesnt have a back door to its drone assets). Hahahahahahaha. Good one. Got any more?

was instrumental in overthrowing the Iranian government in the 1950's. Someone gotta problem with KERMIT? He had help from a general Schwarzcopf...grandfather of you know who....."Stormin Norman"....

It all started when Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu told Turkish Premier Mr. Erdogan, he wouldn't attack Gaza before consulting with Turkey and he told him in Ankara (he was on an official visit) he was ready to talk with Syria and Turkey was brokering a peace deal for them.Mr. Erdogan spoke to Syrian president about peace and the same night Israel started operation Cast Lead.This was an obvious attempt to discredit Turkey in Middle East and Turkey's honour was on the line. Turkish people or Mr. Erdogan is not anit-semitic but this was a turning point for the nation.He than left Davos forum saying to Mr. Simon Peres "You guys know how to kill". Mr.Erdogan was visiting Gaza and they stood him up for an half an hour at the border before letting him visit this war thorned teritorry. They sat Turkish ambassador to Israel on a lower chair and made fun of him. For all of this Turkey organized a flotilla and sent to Gaza.They killed 8 Turkish nationals and one American citizen. 3 of their soldiers were taken hostage at a lower deck,disarmed but released without being harmed.It means they did *not* kill them.Same deck they received all those lifeless bodies and soldiers were crying.(it is a fact) In last 100 years this is the first time Turkish nationals killed by members of a foreign army. In last 1000 years Turkey proved to be not an anti-semitic nation unlike EU countries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behi%C3%A7_Erkin Before you guys open your mouth: What it means to being an enemy to Turkey (which Israel is not) should be asked to Russia,England,Greece,Armenia,France,Italy,Serbia,Austrialia,New Zeland,India,Bulgaria,Romania,Hungary,China,North Korea,Cyprus and I can go on and on, Can you? Sincerely, A Turk

#17 - I explained my point with simple logic. You obviously would not have understood otherwise. It is one thing to have "stopped the boat" but they raided it in the middle of the night with armed commandos in international waters. #19 - Trade agreements are different to entering a countries air space without clearance or prior consent. Especially when it is military aircraft. #24- "would have welcome" - If you want to pick on my spelling, at least learn grammar first. Instead of being petty, why don't you actually argue a point? Arabic is my native language. I'm Palestinian/Lebanese. #32 - The fact remains that the "siege" was not in Israeli waters. People died and most others, detained. I am not arguing with why they did it, I am arguing that the ban on Israeli planes is well deserved.

I think that one must take into account that Erdogan does not represent all of Turkey and her people. I also find it very disgusting when people accuse Turkey of having a criminal past as well as use an article like this to express their hostility towards Turkey. An empire CANNOT survive more than 600 years by bullying and persecuting so go figure! Clearly some know nothing about the Ottomans or Turkey and are just making selective comments which reflect hostility. Turkey will ALWAYS be "Ataturks Turkey" because the firm foundations that great man set in that country can never be fully dismantled. I don't think Turkey will for example become like Iran. This idea is both amusing as well as far from common sense. One more thing, Politics is for grown ups! if you are unable to put forward a mature logical opinion/comment about this subject then you are unfortunately not ready to discuss a complex subject such as politics! Politics should= MIND OVER MATTER! I personally feel the relations between Turkey and Israel will eventually be restored as both countries have a very long deep-rooted positive connection with eachother. :-)

Arrogant Israeli Idiots! This time you are poking a wrong bear or I should say, grey wolf. Admit your wrongdoings and beg for mercy from the Turkish Nation and maybe then your miserable country will exist for another decade.

I hear Turks have a flair for the dramatic.

By Steve Bryant June 28 (Bloomberg) -- Turkey’s economy probably grew at the fastest pace in almost six years in the first quarter, clawing back most of the output lost after the 2008 collapse of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.