Turkey accuses Israel of “state terror” recalls envoy of the fleet on RAID
On June 1, 2010, In Outside Sources, By Robert Reid
Turkey on Monday accused Israel of “state terror” and recalled its ambassador after a deadly attack on Gaza-bound aid ships through the Israeli forces left at least nine dead, most of them Turkish nationals.
Previously, Bulent Arinc Deputy Prime Minister announced that the Turkish ambassador in Tel Aviv, Oguz Celikkol, had returned to Ankara and plans for the three joint military exercises with Israel was also called demolished.
strong reaction
Turkey meant a new low in the once-flourishing bilateral ties with Israel if the Jewish state was announced that most of the bloodshed occurred on the Mavi Marmara, a Turkish ship carrying more than 600 people, and that most of the victims were Turkish.
protest
Turkey asked for a detailed report on the fate of all people on board ships, a Turkish diplomat told AFP, adding that they included nationals of 33 countries.
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