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    YNet News, Israel
    Oct 30 2010


    Turkish document cites Israel as major threat


    Turkey's national security council removes Iran, Syria from list of
    threats to state, adds Israel, local media reported. Document says
    Israeli actions may prompt Middle East arms race

    Ynet Latest Update: 10.30.10, 17:05 / Israel News

    The Turkish national security council recently designated Israel as a
    "major threat" in a document known as the "red book," which lists
    threats to Turkey, local media reported.

    The council decided to remove Syria, Bulgaria, Georgia and Armenia
    from the list of threats. Greece, however, is still considered a
    threat, whereas Iran was also removed from the list.

    This is the first time Turkey has designated Israeli activity in the
    Middle East as a threat.

    The document, which will remain in effect for the next five years,
    noted that Israeli actions may cause various states in the region to
    embark on an arms race. The document further stated that the Middle
    East must be free of nuclear weapons.

    Apart from Israel, Turkey added other threats to its list, including
    online terror and global warming.

    Relations between Jerusalem and Ankara deteriorated significantly
    since the raid on Gaza-bound flotilla last May which killed nine
    people. Turkey has insisted that Israel apologize, a demand dismissed
    by the Jewish state.

    Last week Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would
    not participate in an Athens climate conference if Prime Minister
    Benjamin Netanyahu attends. He also noted that Israel is close to
    losing Turkey "as a good friend in the Middle East."




    From: A. Papazian
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