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

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

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

Kerry is again in Istanbul… Mavi Marmara Compensation issues…

Turkey‘s Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (R) attend a news conference after the Friends of Syria meeting in Istanbul April 20, 2013. REUTERS/Osman Orsal   Top US diplomat meets Palestinian President Abbas in Istanbul to push Mideast peace from Hurriyet Daily News U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry met … Read more