Using Israel’s Gaza assault as a pretext, IHH president threatens Jewish communities in Turkey

IHH head Bülent Yıldırım tonight at a pro-government TV channel said as summed up above in pro-gov’t Yeni Şafak‘s Twitter message: “Israel’s spoiled attitude might finish Jewish communities in Turkey. Otherwise worse will happen…  Israel’s Deadly Gambits    Slate Articles by Fred Kaplan Israeli ground troops are moving into Gaza. From a purely tactical and short-term view, it makes … Read more

Erdoğan as usual: ” Israel’s mentality ‘no different from Hitler’…

Erdoğan claims Israel’s mentality ‘no different from Hitler’ as daughter joins Istanbul protest Turkish PM Erdoğan has accused Israel of committing ‘systematic atrocity and state terror’ against the Palestinians since 1948. Erdoğan’s daughter, meanwhile, joined a protest in front of Israeli consulate in Istanbul ‘May God help Erdoğan if I’m elected’ HDP’s presidential candidate Selahattin Demirtaş has … Read more

Erdoğan says Israel-Turkey ties will not normalize unless Gaza assault stops while Turkey allegedly supports ISIS….

Israel-Turkey ties will not normalize unless Gaza assault stops, says PM Erdoğan Turkish PM Erdoğan said ties with Israel would not return to normal unless the Netanyahu government ceased its deadly offensive on the Gaza Strip ” La priorité turque “ 1  Sud Ouest (France) Jeudi 10 juillet 2014, p. 4 Recueilli par Christophe Lucet Hakki Akil, … Read more

Video: A brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant.

A brief history of the land called Israel/Palestine/Canaan/the Levant.Who’s-killing-who viewer’s guide here: blog.ninapaley.com/2012/10/01/this-land-is-mine/NEW: we now have MERCH! A This Land Is Mine silk pocket square: questioncopyright.com/sm-tlim-pocket-sq.html Makes a great fashion accessory or matzoh cover, and supports the artist.

Cengiz Aktar: IŞİD dersleri

IŞİD dersleri   Yakın tarih gözlüğünü takıp okumaya çalışalım. Güney komşularımızdaki gelişmelere bölgeye Osmanlı?nın son döneminden itibaren yapılan yabancı ve yerli müdahaleler ışığında bakınca tüyler ürpertici bir tablo çıkıyor. 20. yüzyıl başında Osmanlı toprağı ve petrol zengini Mezopotamya ile ?Verimli Arabistan?ın Fransız ve İngilizler arasında 1916 tarihli Sykes Picot Anlaşması uyarınca paylaşılması ve bugünkü yapay … Read more

Turkey now after 4 Israeli generals over #MaviMarmara incident, opens yet another front…

    Turkish court orders arrest of four Israeli generals over Mavi Marmara   A Turkish court has ordered the arrest of four Israeli commanders who were allegedly involved in the 2010 raid on the Mavi Marmara. An Israeli official described the decision as a “ridiculous provocation,” while Turkish Foreign Ministry stressed ?the judiciary process … Read more

R.I.P. Mehmet İstif…. EFD Rights Watch

Gezi protester dies amid cancer treatment following tear gas inhalation Mehmet İstif contracted tongue cancer allegedly triggered by the inhalation of police tear gas **************** ?Police Killed 155 People in 7 Years? Baran Tursun Foundation released a message on the occasion of Mother?s Day, saying that they could detect at least 155 individuals who were killed by … Read more

Twitter files for lawsuits in Turkish courts against the ban…

Twitter files for lawsuits in Turkish courts to get ongoing ban on its service lifted  The Next Web by Nick Summers Twitter is fighting to have the ban on its social network lifted in Turkey. Today, the company filed petitions for lawsuits in multiple Turkish courts, demanding that the current ban be lifted. Turkish court upholds appeal … Read more

Turkey’s New EU minister aims to pass his predecessor’s record: “warns Enlargement Commissioner Füle for graft statement

Turkey?s freshly appointed EU minister warns Enlargement Commissioner Füle for graft statement   In his first statement as EU minister, Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has rebuked Stefan Füle urging him to be ‘more vigilant’ on his comments about Turkey FM Davutoğlu: ?The revolution Turkey made in its region has disturbed some?   ?The revolution done by Turkey … Read more

Cengiz Aktar: Kafkas cephesinde hareketlilik

Kafkas cephesinde hareketlilik    Dışişleri Bakanı perşembe günü Karadeniz Ekonomik İşbirliği Teşkilâtı?nın bir toplantısına Türkiye?yi temsilen katılmak üzere Erivan?a gidiyor. Normal şartta adî bir vaka sayılacak bu seyahat pekçok nedenden ötürü ayrı bir mana ifade ediyor. İki ülke arasında diplomatik ilişkilerin olmayışı, Türkiye?nin ?olmayan? Ermenistan politikasını Azerbaycan?a ihale etmiş olması, Ermeni Soykırımı?nın yüzüncü yılında hükümetin … Read more

In the mean time, “EU Parliament draft report criticizes Turkey over restrictions on press freedom… A FP roundup…

EU Parliament draft report criticizes Turkey over restrictions on press freedom EU raises concern on the limited coverage of the Gezi protests EU draft report criticizes restrictions on press freedom A draft report prepared by AFET has criticized the Turkish government over media freedom Israeli minister in Turkey for first time in three years, to … Read more

FP roundup: “EU rapporteur tells Dutch journalist restriction on his travel to Turkey lifted…”Turkey and Japan sign formal agreement to build second nuclear plant in Sinop

Turkey and Japan sign formal agreement to build second nuclear plant in Sinop PM Erdoğan and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe signed the official agreement for building Turkey’s second nuclear plant in the Black Sea province of Sinop Turkish FM Davutoğlu rejects claims of cooperation with Israel in strike against Syrian base Ahmet Davutoğlu has … Read more

A Qatari plane brings Turkish pilots held hostage in Lebanon back home…

Just another case of Turkey‘s misery in Middle East. Looks like they needed some Qatari help…  Turkish pilots held hostage in Lebanon arrive in Istanbul A Qatari plane carrying both pilots has landed at Istanbul airport tonight at 11:05 p.m Turkey rejects EU view of handling of protests, pleased with report ISTANBUL (Reuters) – Turkey … Read more

Turkey denies claims on disclosure of Israeli spies…EU urges opening of chapter on rights, justice.. A FP roundup…

  Turkey denies claims on disclosure of Israeli spies, intelligence chief Turkish government officials were quick to deny claims reported by Washington Post columnist David Ignatius that Ankara blew the cover on a group of Israeli spies Washington Post columnist claims Turkey blew Israeli spies? cover Erdoğan disclosed information to Iranian intelligence about 10 Iranians … Read more

WPost claim: Turkey blows Israel’s cover for Iranian spy ring… Progress Report aftermath…

Turkey blows Israel’s cover for Iranian spy ring washingtonpost.com ? David Ignatius ? 10/16/13 ? The Turkish-Israeli relationship became so poisonous early last year that the Turkish government of Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is said to have disclosed to Iranian intelligence the identities of up to 10 Iranians who had been meeting   EU … Read more