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Erdogan says flotilla raid was 'cause for war'
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Published: 12.09.11, 13:38
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31. What's he trying to cover up this time?
Nic ,   UK   (09.12.11)
This is an overeaction even for wounded pride, must be trying to distract the world from his own failings
32. 1. Sending Marmara WAS an act of war...
Tevye ,   Chelm   (09.12.11)
33. 2. Breach of embassy in Egypt was also an act of war...
Tevye ,   Chelm   (09.12.11)
34. Will the Arabs support Turkeys drive for
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (09.12.11)
hegemony in the Middle East...?? The Turks have always been the enemies of the Arabs...I just wonder...
35. This can only come from a lunatic leader like Erdogan
Dan ,   CH   (09.12.11)
36. Erdogan will turn now the truth in an Islamic lie
Anna M Sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (09.12.11)
...and he will spread his antisemitism all over the Muslim countries... His lies should be put to an end,before his arrogance grows out of proportion... He is now playing the "victim".... This guy needs lesson never to be forgotten...
37. Deception...
Anna M Sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (09.12.11)
Turkey became a NATO member with deception,and now with the same deception is using NATO membership to blackmail Israel... Israel should not fall in his trap;Turkey is trying to "submit " the nation around to make a new caliphate and to submit Europe after.... He has a plan,the typical ottoman caliphat Islamic plan to subjugate has many nations he can and gain power in the ME... This guy is WICKED!!!!!
38. #28 William, Israel
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (09.12.11)
It's Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men" (1992).
39. Turkey to rename ship from MV Mami Marmora to "MV Gleiwitz"
Brian Cohen ,   Judean Peoples Front   (09.12.11)
Students of history will see the appropriateness of the name.
40. Erdogan
matt ,   miami,usa   (09.12.11)
Er dog an The mad turkish dog got no traction in Syria and now is trying to redeem his (Honor) at Israel's expense
41. #34 Chris Rettenmoser
Albrecht Klein ,   Germany   (09.12.11)
The Turkish Leader wants to play off the Arabs against the Persians. But this won't work (as most things in his weird fantasy).
42. FREE KURDISTAN!!
sarah ,   jerusalem israel   (09.12.11)
43. #14......you are a shame to the USA....
mattan ,   merritt island, usa   (09.12.11)
should we also apologize to afghanistan and iraq for killing so many of their people? are you insane? to apologize is a sign of weakness that should never be done, and never be demanded. Turkey is looking to gain points in the arab world, and they would have found another excuse if it was for the flotilla raid. The USA and Israel actually have something to be proud of, they should both stand uprightly and never bow to the arabs who have absolutely nothing to be proud of.
44. #15 Protecting a legal blockade is a war act?
Robert ,   Australia   (09.12.11)
The blockade was legal but boarding and killing civilians on a vessel in international waters is not If Israel had the sense to wait until the vessel was within their 12 mile limit she wouldn't be in so much strife today.
45. two word : Armenian Genocide
rachel ,   usa   (09.12.11)
46. WAR
Mehmet ,   Ankarrah   (09.12.11)
We have attacked Cyprus over and over and murder their civilians. That is justified because we are the Ottomans! We massacre Kurdish civilians. But that is justified because we are the Ottomans. We keep attacking and murdering Greek Christians but that is justified because we are the Ottomans. The Caliphate with Istanbul as its seat is upon us. And any ziojew, Kristian, or other infidel gets in our way it will be cause for war
47. Then you are a coward Erdogan.
usa   (09.12.11)
If you are running your mouth talking about it is a cause for war then you should not care about anything and go to war, but you are just a fool with a big mouth and you deserve to be laughed at.
48. Gog u Magog ?
hadad ,   U.K   (09.12.11)
open the prophecy books of Yeshaaya, Zekharya, Yehizkel and you will see all of whats hapenning today including this mad beast Ordogan written there, you will also see what will happen the end of this war.
49. Mr. Erdogan, Attack is the best way to defend.
Salma ,   Palestine   (09.12.11)
don't repeat our mistakes.
50. time to kick Turkey out of Nato.
ghostq   (09.12.11)
turkey send the boat and now they complain on the outcome, baaaa and they voted for this guy, how stupid.
51. to #34 true, but since arabs do not see that
ghostq   (09.12.11)
history will repeat itself.
52. Grandeur and the ability to think
Jouni Suonsivu ,   Kemiö, Finland   (09.12.11)
Mister Erdogan, you are far more egocentric, simpleminded person than I ever expected. Turkish grandeur...? Thanks for the joke of the day. I, however, feel pity for Turkish people who deserve a statesman and not this kind of aggressive person who harms Turkey's interests.
53. than an apology was requested.
ali   (09.12.11)
PKK leader of the Lieberman replied.Karayılan:The PKK is a movement based on principles.It is not directed against any state to use the PKK itself.If Israel state wants to establish a relationship with PKK.Ocalan's capture should apologize for his role. Israel should apologize for this role from PKK and the Kurdish people.pkk publications can be found this news.new partners want to apologize. loved the world that dialogue..Even if terrorist organizations do not want you.sad situation for your.
54. Old good times are over for the Zionists!!
(09.12.11)
The Zionists are Surrounded and isolated !!!! Good for you Netanyahu !
55. #14: Think for a second!
Ben-Hur ,   Florida   (09.12.11)
I can't believe anyone at this point could argue that Israel should have apologized to Turkey. The ONLY reason Turkey seeks an apology is to humiliate and weaken Israel. As you have begun to grasp, Turkey is looking for any reason to challenge Israel. You think it would be difficult for them to find another one???
56. Erdogan is an epileptic ...
ABDELHAMIT ,   ME   (09.12.11)
megalomaniac, obsessed by Israel. Narrow minded as he is, with no political future.
57. One Thing is for real:Islamist are gathering against Israel
Anna M Sedda ,   Rome-Italy   (09.12.11)
...and after,against the West all over Europe... Islamist are gathering agains Israel to "test" the world and see you rescue Israel and who will join them... Israel should prepare for war around...no kidding,there will be an action against Israel to swallow the Jewish people...
58. There is something strange
Luana ,   italy   (09.12.11)
When the so-called arab spring arose, I immediately realized that this would have harmed Israel, not because of sane democratic revolts, but because I knew behind those uprising there was not the dreaming of democracy but all the efforts to overthrown a Dictator to replace it with a kind of democratic parliament held by an islamist majority. As to Egypt Muslim Brotherhood will win the election. I wouldn't want that this new axis Turkey-Egypt againt Israel be an attempt for the egyptian military power to held this power giving fire to the ancient hatred against Israel in order to distract people-sheep from asking elections they know they would lose.
59. #23
Madeleine ,   Rehovot Israel   (09.12.11)
Regional peade emanating frm anything erdogan does? You must be joking?
60. He seeks war!! One wonders, where is Obama...?? And...
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (09.12.11)
where is the EU...?? And where is NATO...?? And, where is the UN...?? Will these people send a Goldstone only after Israel reacts...??!!
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