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TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTRY RECALLS AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL UPON MILITARY ASSAULT
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 31, 2010 - 16:51 AMT 11:51 GMT
Turkey on Monday warned Israel of "irreparable consequences" to
bilateral ties after more than 10 people died in an Israeli operation
on aid-carrying ships bound for Gaza, among them Turkish vessels.
Turkish Foreign Ministry recalled the ambassador to Israel upon the
military assault, reported broadcaster Haberturk.
The Israeli envoy was summoned to the Foreign Ministry as hundreds
gathered outside Israeli missions to protest the assault that came
atop already badly worsened ties between the two former allies.
"By targeting civilians, Israel has once again shown its disregard for
human life and peaceful initiatives. We strongly condemn these inhumane
practices of Israel," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"This deplorable incident, which took place in open seas and
constitutes a fragrant breach of international law, may lead to
irreparable consequences in our bilateral relations," it said.
"Israel will have to bear the consequences of this behaviour, which
constitutes a violation of international law," it said.
Israeli Ambassador Gabby Levy held a 20-minute meeting with a senior
Foreign Ministry official and left the ministry without making
a statement.
He was told that "Turkey retains all its rights under international
law concerning this assault," a Turkish diplomat, who asked not to
be named, told AFP.
"We are considering the actions that we may take under international
law," he said.
Turkey also asked for a detailed report on the fate of all people who
were aboard the vessels, he said, adding that they included nationals
from a total of 33 countries.
Levy was also told that the Turkish passengers and the wounded should
be repatriated to Turkey in the shortest possible time and the vessels
released, he said.
The Israeli navy stormed the flotilla of six vessels early Monday as
it sailed to Gaza in a bid to break the blockade of the impoverished
enclave, in place since 2007, and deliver some 10,000 tons of supplies.
The Israeli army said more than 10 passengers were killed, while
Turkish charity IHH, which was part of the campaign, said at least
15 people were dead, most of them Turks, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
From: A. Papazian
PanARMENIAN.Net
May 31, 2010 - 16:51 AMT 11:51 GMT
Turkey on Monday warned Israel of "irreparable consequences" to
bilateral ties after more than 10 people died in an Israeli operation
on aid-carrying ships bound for Gaza, among them Turkish vessels.
Turkish Foreign Ministry recalled the ambassador to Israel upon the
military assault, reported broadcaster Haberturk.
The Israeli envoy was summoned to the Foreign Ministry as hundreds
gathered outside Israeli missions to protest the assault that came
atop already badly worsened ties between the two former allies.
"By targeting civilians, Israel has once again shown its disregard for
human life and peaceful initiatives. We strongly condemn these inhumane
practices of Israel," the Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"This deplorable incident, which took place in open seas and
constitutes a fragrant breach of international law, may lead to
irreparable consequences in our bilateral relations," it said.
"Israel will have to bear the consequences of this behaviour, which
constitutes a violation of international law," it said.
Israeli Ambassador Gabby Levy held a 20-minute meeting with a senior
Foreign Ministry official and left the ministry without making
a statement.
He was told that "Turkey retains all its rights under international
law concerning this assault," a Turkish diplomat, who asked not to
be named, told AFP.
"We are considering the actions that we may take under international
law," he said.
Turkey also asked for a detailed report on the fate of all people who
were aboard the vessels, he said, adding that they included nationals
from a total of 33 countries.
Levy was also told that the Turkish passengers and the wounded should
be repatriated to Turkey in the shortest possible time and the vessels
released, he said.
The Israeli navy stormed the flotilla of six vessels early Monday as
it sailed to Gaza in a bid to break the blockade of the impoverished
enclave, in place since 2007, and deliver some 10,000 tons of supplies.
The Israeli army said more than 10 passengers were killed, while
Turkish charity IHH, which was part of the campaign, said at least
15 people were dead, most of them Turks, Hurriyet Daily News reported.
From: A. Papazian