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Gul: In old times, flotilla raid would lead to war
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Published: 21.09.10, 09:45
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31. #26 David
bob ,   NZ   (09.21.10)
> Geoffrey Palmer, the head of the 4-man UN panel . was PM of my country for a few years in the 80s. Thoroughly decent bloke and a maritime-law expert/geek. No need to worry about an unbalanced report.
32. will they
David ,   Haifa, Israel   (09.21.10)
will they the turks take responsibility for murdering armenians and kurds?
33. #10 ah! of course!! lol
bob ,   nz   (09.21.10)
34. EXACTLY! Turkey knows that it committed an Act of War!
(09.21.10)
That really elicits a full, public and official apology from Turkey. Turkey cannot expect to behave like a bully and then receive an apologize. They must be mad if they believe this! Peres was right to refuse to meet with Gul and be subjected to an hummiliating and arrogant demand for apology for defending itself against the Turkish Act of War. Turkey really lives in "old times" if they believe that it will ever happen. Gul, Erdogan: TAKE YOUR ARROGANCE, VIOLENCE, RACISM AND HATRED AND GO HOME. WE DON'T NEED FRIENDS LIKE YOU! EVER!
35. Here are the legal opinions, no case. 2nd try
Mark from Georgia ,   USA   (09.21.10)
Here are legal opinions that make it very clear who was at fault. Hint: It was NOT Israel. Take into account that no "humanitarian" crisis existed in Gaza, that the passengers admitted the goal was NOT to deliver aid, but to break the blockade. Here below are three opinions based on International Law. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/israels-naval-blockade-pitches-and-rolls-with-the-law-of-the-sea/article1589981/ AND HERE: http://www.slate.com/id/2255572/?GT1=38001 AND HERE: http://naturalism7.blogspot.com/2010/06/gaza-flotilla-raid.html
36. nuclear frre ME
hebrew prophet ,   israel   (09.21.10)
In the minds of stupid despotic Turks ,what exactly does a nuclear free ME re gion mean as the Shiite madhouse pu ppet is the one calling for the annihilation of the Zionist entity (Israel) not the other way round ?
37. KEMAL from occupied Turkey
JUDAH THE LION   (09.21.10)
how would you feel if some Israelis JEWS organise FLOTILLA to Kurds? Would Turkey agree to this. Please reply with gentleman and honest reply Don't twist things
38. Mr. Gul in modern times
Gee ,   Zikron Yaakov   (09.21.10)
Turkey's actions are considered acts of war, and since it is in support of a terrorist organization could be considered a war-crime.
39. Turks will not be held responsible for Armenians or Kurds
Monastras ,   Istanbul   (09.21.10)
The first armenian president told to the nationalist armenian party that turks did exactly what they should have done and know this is the consequences. The armenian leaders were stupied enough not to calculate the result of their actions. The religious and other leaders were warned by the turkish commanders that if these supports for rusia and the british not halted they will be compelled to take drastic actions. But it fell on deaf ears. Even a so called pasha Nubar begged the britigh high commanders to open another front in Iskenderun or mersin in order to innihilate the turkish army as they were already fighting for survival againts the british and French in gallipoli. Armenians are still in the same mood as they were a century ago. I do not care if you allow palestinians to be free but I believe that israel and turkey should be friends
40. Thanks President GUL
DAVID ,   USA only   (09.21.10)
Turkey is the voice of reason and the true leader of the Middle East thanks to the leadership of Gul and Yayyib (kind) Erdogan. Israel is, as Gideon Levy wrote during the Gaza massacre, "the Middle East Bully."
41. Gul: "In old times"
RC ,   USA   (09.21.10)
Well at least Gul spoke some truth, in old times they would have swooped upon Israel and try to exterminate it, but they know that in these times they would probably get vaporized and some of the seculars in Turkey are not too sure about the 72 virgin and rivers of wine business although it seems they are being misled into accepting that falsehood. I wonder what negative conditions Peres was referring to, but let me guess; could it have something to do with bowing down, kissing their hands, not to mention their rear ends, getting on knees and kissing their feet while begging for forgiveness for an occurrence that was instigated by Turkey? I think the correct word is groveling but even Peres will not submit to that because he knows what the consequence of that would bring to Israel. Once they make you submit it will be over.
42. Israel defend your country you did not do anything wrong!!!
Gr ,   USA   (09.21.10)
43. some questions for Gul
avi ,   tel aviv   (09.21.10)
did Israel kill millions?No did Turkey ? Oh Yes do Israel brain-washes their people about the turks?No do Turkey? Oh Yes do Israel send "humaniterian aid" s13 to help PKK?No do Turkey? Oh Yes According to answers by left-liberals,arabs and blinds Israel is to blame
44. Kemal #6
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (09.21.10)
When Turkey apologizes to my family for teh Varlik Vergisi of 1941 and gives me back the big building at Bankalar caddesi in Istanbul then maybe Isarel also might consider to apologize. And shall I also remind you that your country should also apologize for the Kirklareli pogroms to Jews in 1936 and the 1955 September 6-7 incidents in Istanbul and Izmir? Ialmost forgot to mention: My father was sent to a labor camp in Afyon in 1941 under the guise of a second military service applied only to Jews called the 20th draft (20ci Kura askerligi) So will Turkey apologize for that too? I am waiting.......!
45. :: Of course Turkey is responsible for Armenians and Kurds
Matty Groves ,   Fairport   (09.21.10)
When Turks rule other peoples and occupy other nations' lands, Greeks, Cypriots, Bulgarians, Arabs, Persians, Armenians, and Kurds, they are responsible for anything that happens to them. If you do not want to be responsible then get the hell out of Asia Minor back to your native Uighurustan!
46. Gul
hebrew prophet ,   israel   (09.21.10)
The stupid Turk ,Gul hasn,t yet realised that the Islamic/Ottoman Caliphate was repelled and vanquished at the gates of the Crusader (Christian ) capital of Vienna ,a world renowned city ,famous to this day for it,s many splendours ,what does Ankara or Istanbul have to offer in relation to Vienna ?
47. To David Israel Turkey should apologize
Monastras ,   Istanbul   (09.21.10)
and compansate everthing you said The same applies to Israeli army
48. Did the US really say that?!
Persian CAT   (09.21.10)
"US officials have asserted that it would be possible to have a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East even if Israel's arsenal remains intact." Either ynetnews.com has made this up or the US "officials" who uttered such nonsense were completely drunk. I think it was the latter.
49. YOU CAN'T SUPPORT IRANIAN JIHADIST REGIME
AMERICAN ,   Los Angeles   (09.21.10)
and claim that you fight for the world justice.Turkish history is full of terror and blood and Gul is the last person to teach Israel on international lawsIslamo-fascists are taking over turkey.That's all.
50. Monastras - I am waiting
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (09.21.10)
I am waiting for the apology from Abdullah Gul for teh Varlik Vergisi and the return or the current value of the building at Bankalar Caddesi that was taken from my family in 1941. As soon as I get the money or the deed to the building I will use all the power I have to convince Israel to apologize for the Mavi Marmara. So start holding you breath now. Forgive me not holding mine though. I can only hold it for about 2 minutes.
51. In the past, the UN wouldn't save your asses
William ,   Israel   (09.21.10)
and such a ship would have been considered an indirect declaration of war, ending with the sinking of the ship and a few bombs on the Turkish capital. Be thankful that you can get away with murder and a number of war crimes under the protection of the UN.
52. David Israel no 50
JUDAH THE LION   (09.21.10)
Hag Samayah & Shana Tova to all your family and to the world When Muslims takes Jewish properties, kicked them out the country put them in prison,it is OK and Jews cannot claim their properties,but Muslims can claim and ask for the moon. My parents lost everything in Arab country. I am not saying I am poor,I worked very hard and I thank G D. BE HEALTHY G D BLESS
53. #6: Wrong! Turkey must apologize for sending
Vardina   (09.21.10)
terrorists to murder Israeli soldiers.
54. and in old times what would
Linda   (09.22.10)
Turkey do if 8000 missiles landed in a nice quiet town full of civilians?????????
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