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The Aim of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla Was to Isolate Israel

In a speech given by IHH leader Bulent Yildirim two months prior to the Marmara flotilla, he presented a radical Islamic ideology with anti-Western and anti-Israeli motifs. He said that the aim of the flotilla was to isolate Israel by “breaking the siege” and stressed his determination… Continue reading

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The AKP’s Hamas Policy: Countering Radicalization

For Turks today, after seven years of propaganda, Hamas appears to be a good organization as it has been a guest in Istanbul seven times and has had multiple contacts with the government… Continue reading

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Israel Won’t Apologize For Defending Its Citizens

Israel will never apologize for defending its citizens. Of course, we regret the loss of life, but it was not the Israeli side that initiated the violence… Continue reading

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Turkey’s Last Offer To Israel

A week after top Turkish and Israeli officials held a “secret meeting” over the flotilla crisis, Turkey has renewed its warning to Israel that ties between the once-allies would be cut if… Continue reading

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Retired Turkish Ambassadors Statement: Erdogan is Caught Up in Neo-Ottomanism

Retired ambassadors hit back at Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s criticisms of Foreign Ministry diplomats, saying no diplomat deserves to be the target of such uninformed speech… Continue reading