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Turkey accuses Israel of violating north Cyprus airspace
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Published: 17.05.12, 11:40
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1. Turkey has occupied half of Cyprus
Ilan   (05.17.12)
And it seems that they want part of Free Cyprus as well.
2. Turks don't know how to use radars!
(05.17.12)
3. Another flying Israeli object! They are coming fast
Obsessive ,   Turkey   (05.17.12)
Yesterday a bee-eater, today a bird made of steel. I know it. Israel wants to make us all Schizo for selling Risperdal 4 mg.
4. Between Israel and Cyprus?
Simo ,   Finland   (05.17.12)
Well aren't those marine area's mostly Lebanese and Syrian waters? The Israeli and Cyprus marine border is relative short. Maybe Israelis have different maps than we Europeans.
5. Since when is Cyprus Turkish airspace? No details? Why ?
PETER SM ,   MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA   (05.17.12)
The Turkish planes that allegedly did the chasing had no cameras? Sounds like Erdogan needs some distractions.
6. There is no such thing ...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.17.12)
.... as "Northern Cyprus" airspace. It is all Cypriot air space, and Turkey cannot exercise control over it. The next time they scramble a few fighter jets to challenge Israel, they really won't like the outcome. Remember the MAVI MARMARA? And I assure you that the Israeli response will not be using paintballs.
7. to no,4 this has nothing to do with Syria/Lebanon you M...N
(05.17.12)
8. In an odd coincidence.......
Jacob Erickson ,   Holon, Israel   (05.17.12)
On Monday, Israel gave a rat's ass what Turkey thinks exactly 5 times. I wonder if the two events are connected.
9. #4
Spencer ,   Israel   (05.17.12)
Ha ha. You must have drawn your own map. Are you Syrian or Lebanese who left you home to settle ans Islamise Finland?
10. Time for Cyprus,wich is in Greece,ti kick out Turks
Anna M Sedda ,   rome_Italy   (05.17.12)
Greece need to take back what Turkey has stolen from them...Time the Greek People to take back what belongs to them,or they will have nothing letf soon..
11. If they had every right
agokoy ,   cebu   (05.17.12)
"Turkish fighter jets chase out the intruder,...." Why didn't they shoot it down?
12. Cyprus/ Turkey
jeremy ,   hula valley kibbutz   (05.17.12)
The Turks are really losing their marbles, They are seeing an Israel plot every where, the learders are becoming more and more unstable, maybe it's time for the miltary to take over again and restore order. Northern Cyprus is an occupied country, Turkey should get out and reunife the country, before looking at what Israel does or doesn't do
13. the bee-eaters are at it again.
rachel ,   chutz4now home again   (05.17.12)
nothing gets past these turks.
14. Ignorant Israelis have nothing to say
Ahmet, Turkey ,   Istanbul   (05.17.12)
about Northern Cypriot airspace. If you have balls, send your military.
15. TO the Turks you guys made a big
Dyslexic... ,   Israel...   (05.17.12)
mistake they were dung beetles you saw, they eat the same stuff you guys talk .They fly all over the place and eat dung, get your facts straight.
16. To: No. 14
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.17.12)
Do you remember what happened the last time Israel sent its military to challenge Turkey? Be careful what you wish for. The MAVI MARMARA was NOTHING compared to what we can bring, so I think it is probably best for Turkey to go back to rolling over and playing dead. You might be evenly sorted against tiny and defenseless Cyprus, but you really don't want to challenge Israel. Don't worry, though -- you can always kill some more innocent and defenseless Kurds; that will make you feel like "men."
17. Turkey's Girlie-Men!
Z.Z. Coltrane ,   USA   (05.17.12)
Hey, Turkey (gobble-gobble): If you are so upset, why don't you send up your women and play some air-to-air combat games? I would say, "Man-up", but that would be hard because there aren't any. Israel owns the skies; get use to it! God bless, Israel's IAF!
18. Turkey violated years of trust and friendship!
(05.17.12)
19. Turkey is declared enemy for as long as Erdogan is in power
(05.17.12)
20. No:16 Gloating about Mavi Marmara
Mehmet ,   Turkey   (05.17.12)
The last time Israel sent its military it was against unarmed civlians, and not the turkish military. Even then Israeli soilders were pictued crying like little babies, and none of them were hurt. The Turkish military is another matter, and since the end of World War 1 the Turkish military has not lost a single war. There are 20-24 million men fit for military service at any given time, so of course small countries can only whine about Turkey, and when it comes to action they just run like little rabbits. They are all former Ottoman provinces anyway:)
21. NATO:Turkey OUT,DEMOCRATIZED Russia IN. Constantinopel back!
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (05.17.12)
22. Ahmet
David Israel ,   New York, USA   (05.17.12)
Actually if this incident is true then Israel showed that they have the balls to fly over Northeren Cyprus that is illegally occupied by Turkey. Now let us see if your PM Erdogan has the balls to send the Turkish Air Forse to chase them away. You know; the same Air force that sunk its own navy destroyer in 1974 in which case the Turkish sailors were kindly saved by Israeli navy. Shalom/ Baris
23. Even if Israel entered northern Cyrus, it hardly violated
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (05.17.12)
Turkish airspace, since Turkey is not, technically the sovereign over North Cyprus.
24. Turkey should APOLOGIZE to the Cypriots for having
Adam Smith   (05.17.12)
conquered their northern part of the country; for expelling its ethically Greek community; and, for continuing occupying the area. Will Turkey stand up and apologize??!!
25. #20 You'd be joking. No one with brains
Melting Moments ,   Global   (05.17.12)
...will tackle Israel in a direct military affront and seriously expect anyone whose thoughts are not tainted by stupid religion or nationalistic claptrap - to believe they can survive the encounter. Talk all the bullshit you want. Most of us have read the history books you dickheads want to re-write. Remember this: Israelis have no where to go - its a last stand every time its threatened and No Israel = NO YOU. Live with the Jews and Israel or suffer consequences that threaten everything you hold dear. Wake up to yourself before you are vaporised!
26. Turkey occupier of N. Cyprus
Brod ,   USA   (05.17.12)
Turkey is occupier of Norhern Cyprus. It is time Cyprus kicks them out with Israel's help. Why is Obama and the EU not barking at the occupier Turkey? Turkey should also be kicked out from NATO. It is an Islamist-Jihadist country governed by fanatical Islamist-Jihadists who imprisoned Turkey's Generals who are patriots.
27. The 'ankaaaaaaaaah!
Sam M ,   UK   (05.17.12)
Until recently Turkey had excellent Israeli drones which Israel has since refused to upgrade / service once it became clear that the erdogan government was shamelessly trying to curry favour with the arabs. It's own home built pilotless drone the 'anka' hasn't fared very well and has a nasty habit of falling out of the sky. The last straw was the ill-fated Mavi Mamara sent by Turkey in which a number of baying jihadis had their thirst for allah prematurely quenched though not before inflicting serious injuries on IDF personnel. Israel was a great friend of Turkey and hopefully will be again once a more sensible government comes to power though sadly there won't be anywhere near the same level of trust.
28. #20 '...not lost a single war.' since WW1 Why?
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (05.17.12)
....Because you only fought one..against the Greeks in 1922...a defensive war at that, Mehmet, that's why....and that's thanks to your noble and righteous leader, Ataturk, at the time. Anyway, we've fought 6 defensive wars and won them all... ....put that in your hubbly bubbly and take a deep puff.... Rabbits..Alek Re Mavi Mara You're completely deluded or read the wrong newspapers..take your pick...
29. To: No. 20
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (05.17.12)
Actually, Israel went up against armed Turkish terrorists. Of course, it was the Turkish terrorists who ended up crying like little babies -- those that weren't killed, of course. Since World War I, the Turks have never BEEN in a single war. Unless you consider going up against unarmed and defenseless Kurdish women and children a "war." Anyone every tell you that size doesn't matter? Turkey may have the quantity, but Israel's got the quality. Just ask the one billion Arabs we have defeated on six occasions in all-out wars on multiple fronts. Former Ottoman provinces. Ah, yes, 'tis true. The operative word, of course, being "FORMER." Don't press your luck. Do the Turks really enjoy being humiliated by tiny little Israel all that much? Go ahead. Mobilize your 20-24 million "men." Watch what happens. Don't forget to stock up on diapers -- you will need them. We don't "whine" about Turkey -- we're way too busy laughing.
30. #20 mehmet
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.17.12)
Turkish military has always been known as being strong and very good. True. But that is no reason to compound the issue with blatent lies which ignore facts. The IHH were not “unarmed civilians” but armed and waiting. Some Israeli soldiers were hurt, some seriously. Some would have been killed, except the terrorists who wanted to kill them were dissuaded (thanks go to those few who talked them out of it). Your ‘facts’ are very selective. And BTW, the IDF will not run like rabbits. You may not know this, but your government and military do. I hope, for the sakes of both countries, that this need not be proven.
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