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Israel: Turkey wants confrontation
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 05.09.11, 17:43
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61. #7 eporue - All Jews and Israelis...
solomon ,   bklyn   (09.05.11)
As this article speaks of Israel and not Jews, THANK YOU for so blatantly showing your anti-semitism. No problem; we knew it all along. But please don't bother to deny it when someone accuses you of it in any of your future posts.
62. 48 - Dr Brnd...you need a real doctor and..fast
David   (09.05.11)
your state of delusion is serious... hope you are the kind that is just dnager to himslef not others....
63. As one who visits Greece and Turkey regularly
Anton ,   TA   (09.05.11)
i can tell you the Greeks are anti shemites, they hate jews while the Turks are anti israeli policies...big big difference.
64. I seriously doubt your understanding skills #3.
Onur ,   Sydney   (09.05.11)
Israelis started the humiliating procedure at airports not to mention the enitre conflict by not apologising for killing innocent and unarmed civilians! but you wont care for that would you, since you prbably work for a greek travel agency or smth of that sort, and human loss is of no concern for you. yet you still have the confidence to talk about hostility..
65. To: No. 22
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.05.11)
Sure. So, when are the Spaniards planning to apologize to the Moslem hordes for invading Spain? Hmmm? It's a simple apology, isn't it? My G-d -- just a simple apology! Where is it? Where -- for that matter -- is the demand for it? No wonder Spain is circling the bowl .... By the way, Rita, chica -- where is Spain's apology to the Jews for the Inquisition? Hmm? Heavens -- it's just a simple apology, isn't it? So -- where is it? I'm sensing a deep Spanish psychosis ....
66. To: No. 25
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.05.11)
Yeah. We noticed. Good luck with your tourist economy on THAT one.
67. To: No. 24
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.05.11)
Lionel, Israel can send your ass into the Stone Age pretty much any time it wants. You would do well to watch your mouth because -- frankly -- everybody hates the French. Really we do. And do not look for anyone to come save your asses against the Moslem hordes. The United States sent soldiers in the tens of millions to save your sorry asses in World War I and World War II and -- hey, guess what? -- We're not going to do it again. Far too many American boys are buried in Normandy. No American is interested in dying for a sad-assed Frenchman. Trust me. You're on your own. Good luck with that one, you pathetic bunch of cretins!
68. To: No. 49
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (09.05.11)
How about building camps for your Kurdish subjects that the Turks murder in the hundreds of thousands? Hmm? Hmm? Think we haven't noticed? Well, within the obvious limitations of the Turkish ability to think, think again.
69. Turn About Is Fair Play
World Citizen ,   the world   (09.05.11)
Everyday soldiers in the Israeli military prevents the passage of the Palestinian people through their own country! The lines at your checkpoints last hours and passage is never guaranteed. It serves the Israeli people right to get a taste of their own medicine. Hats off to the Turks.
70. Israel acting like Spoiled BRATS
David ,   USA   (09.05.11)
Makes zero sense to destroy all relations with Turkey over this Flotilla incident. Soon Israel will have zero friends in the entire part of the world. Sure you can go to Greece but most Greeks do not like JEWS at all. Israeli leaders are killing there country and your only true friend left the USA is in a rapid decline. You really think India or Germany is going to help you in serious trouble. Apologize and stop being spoiled, winey brats.
71. ISrael's last remaining friends??
David ,   USA   (09.05.11)
Lets see 1) Republicans in the USA are the biggest supporters of Israel. Half of the Democrats do not like Israel but silly Jews still all vote Democratic 2) India likes Israel but will they really help you in time of need. Doubt it 3) German government is huge friend but most German people are not big fans of Israel 4) Czech and Neand -but they are tiny and irrevelant. So your best friend are Republican Americans. Luckily for you they will be controlling the entire country most likely in 2012. Try not to upset them.
72. Cofrontation
i love Israel ,   Germany   (09.05.11)
It's time for the remaining Jews In Turkey to Pack their suitcases and leave this hostile country.And REMEMBER!!!! like in the ''Third Reich'' there is not much time left to leave .This should be a Warning to all the Jews living in Turkey.
73. Erdogan next SALAH EL DIN
Ralf ,   Paris,France   (09.05.11)
This is Erdogan dream as the seat is now vacant for a while.But his dream will turn into a nightmare just like for the other raƮs.
74. Turkey
Ezra ,   Florida   (09.05.11)
The old joke goes like this:e Many people would immediately believe that if scientists say they culculated the number of stars to be 1245,870,333,246; but they always stick thier hands on the item that has a sign"wet paint" on it to see if it is really wet. Those Israeli and Jewish "Turkeys" mut believe the Turkish threat for it is real. If they don't, then TOUGH LUCK. Israelis keep "vacationing" in Turkey, Taba and Sina, saying "I know how to take care of myself. It is safe now. These thing happen to OTHER idiots, not to me" etc. etc. As a person who traveled to at least half of the world countries, I attest that there are many other places which are by far more BEAUTIFUL, SAFER, CHEAPER, and more INTERESTING THAN TURKEY and all the Arab and Muslim combined.
75. Don't fight w/ pigs: the pig likes it & you might get dirty!
Jay Getty ,   DC   (09.05.11)
Turkey Islime! Allied with Achmatjihad: Iran....terrorist dictators parading as Islime!
76. your pardon Turkey
John ,   Calcuta, India   (09.05.11)
I strongly believe its the other way around. Mr Arogan upss Erdogan
77. Turkey is a new enemy of US
Tom ,   Boston   (09.05.11)
There are many good Turks. I have no animosity toward their people. They are natural allies. However, the US remains strongly pro-Israeli and has for decades. In fact, every poll shows overwhelming US support for Israel. As Turkey chooses war and confrontation with Israel, I can guarantee that they will be viewed with hostility by the US government and people. This is a very self-defeating strategy that leads Turkey nowhere. In this upcoming elections, you can be certain that Turkey will be heavily criticized and distanced by US leaders. This will increase over time. They were be economic and military consequences for this. In the end, Erdogan is starting a confrontation with a country with 310 million citizens and a $14 trillion economy. Iran, Egypt and Syria are a joke in comparison. Remember this post..... I wish my best to the people of Turkey.
78. Livni is an opportunist not a politician.
Mike ,   Oxford UK   (09.05.11)
She offers criticism but never an alternative. It was her Kadima party that left Gaza, leaving it to Hamas. It was the 2006 Cast Lead operation which she initiated with no real military objectives which Erdogan used as an excuse for the downgrading of ties with Israel. Ultimately however, it is Erdogan and his islamist government which is responsible for the deterioration in ties. Erdogan thinks he can be allies with his political kin (Hamas, the egyptian muslim brotherhood and Iran) without sacrificing it's relationship with NATO, the EU and the USA. This is clearly a myopic view which will do great harm to Turkey in the long term and will lead to him loosing large parts of oil rich territory to a new Kurdish state. Turkey is however a democracy, and they will may have an opportunity to limit some of the damage in 4 years.
79. Seems like Israel doesn't like the taste
Greta   (09.05.11)
of her own medicine
80. # 13 search and search more
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (09.05.11)
Atilla ! Is it so hard for Hamas,Iran-Hezbolla,to recruit Turks with Erdogan's blessing,to go on a homocide mission to Israel ?.thats why you have to be very carful with Turkish tourists.
81. Why be passive? We should break relations with Turkey
Shalom Freedman ,   Jerusalem Israel   (09.05.11)
Turkey is out to humiliate Israel. They are doing it step by step. We want good relations with Turkey but so long as Erdogan is in power we will not have them. We should break relations with Turkey and inform all our supporters in the world to not trade with them or provide them any kind of help and support.
82. Has anyone seen the movie named
zooog ,   US   (09.05.11)
"Midnight Express" lately? It will spoil your appetite for Turkey.
83. #68 you have to read carefully before you spit
turkman ,   istanbul   (09.05.11)
your answer kurds live in their own homes unlike palestinian that you kick outside their homes and took over But what I am saying we are back and we will shelter your weak and tired jew who believed in the promise land and found out all false
84. good for Turkey
Mike Cohen ,   USA   (09.05.11)
had it been israel doing this then that would have been acceptable.. but because it is Turkey.. oh heaven forbid. As an American we need to get the Israeli influence out of our gov't.. and take back America. At least Turkey can stand up for their citizens when getting murdered by Israel's.
85. Turkey
Anthony ,   NYC   (09.05.11)
Israelis, Tell me something, How are you going to stop 70,000,000 rabid TURKS from attacking Israelis and anyone that backs them in a war against Turkeys powerful air force and army without using nuclear weapons? Turkey has an Air Force second to non. Pilots as well trained and brave or braver than any others before. A populace that will take up arms anywhere and everywhere against Israelis and Israeli interest worldwide. The Turks are not Arabs. You might want to consider the consequences for both countries when trying to humiliate and mock a sleeping giant none through out history to be the most fierce fighters that ever where. End the nonsense. Even the USA knows that waring with the Turks means fighting to the death. No cheap wars here. A war with Turkey would lead to Armagedoon for the entire middle east. Oh, yeah and Israel to! unless you can sudenly as a people survive the obvious radiation that would overtake the region for the next 10,000 years.
86. the "turkeys" are barbaric muslims
joel ,   usa   (09.05.11)
any muslim who are attached to those in the middle east are simply in sympathy to the barbarians, so is the "turkeys" since they showed themselves not worthy of their unsuccessful attempt to be part of EU; the "turkeys" will suffer economically with their barbaric attitudes!
87. Turkey is too crowded, too many tourists
SeculaTurk ,   USA   (09.05.11)
I just got back from Istanbul and it was too crowded. Turkey doesn't need any more tourists and since I don't sell cheap fake gold necklaces, less Israeli's means nothing to me.
88. Tea
Ron ,   oc, us   (09.05.11)
What besides tea can I boycott. What does Turkey make that I can boycott.
89. Ever seen the movie Midnight Express?
Susan ,   Kfar Saba   (09.05.11)
I wouldn't want to be in Turkey if they get really mad at Israel.
90. #69: Israelis don't go to Turkey to KILL Turks!
David ,   Karmiel, Israel   (09.05.11)
Palestinians KILL Israelis, men women and ltlle children in their beds while they sleep or doesn't this happen in your World?
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