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U.S. REP. PALLONE: TURKEY'S THREATS HAVE ESCALATED
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 27, 2011 - 14:36 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) wrote to
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton concerning Turkey's disregard for
international law and recent threats to Israel and Cyprus.
Recent reports indicate that Turkish F-16 fighters have been deployed
in the Turkish occupied northern Cyprus and Turkish warships have
been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in the Cypriot waters.
"I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the Republic of
Turkey's recent aggressive posturing towards Israel and Cyprus. Israel
and Cyprus have proven to be steadfast allies of the United States
and have shown their dedication to respecting international law.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Turkey, which has expanded
its policies of threatening peaceful acting neighbors with complete
disregard for international law," Pallone wrote in the letter.
"Turkey's threats have now escalated and have become actions that are
directed at provoking conflict with peacefully acting nations. Turkey
has sent an oil exploration ship escorted by a frigate and a submarine
to the waters off Cyprus, hardly actions of a peaceful mission. Recent
reports indicate that Turkish F-16 fighters have been deployed in
the Turkish occupied northern Cyprus and Turkish warships have been
harassing Israeli merchant vessels in Cypriot waters."
"There is no question that should any type of violent conflict erupt
in the east Mediterranean between Turkey and Cyprus or Israel that it
will be result of Turkish aggression in violation of international
law. Additionally, should the Turkish navy take action to interfere
with a U.S. based company pursuing a legal agreement to explore for
natural gas with a European Union nation it would certainly require
a strong reaction from the United States," he wrote, Asbarez reported.
PanARMENIAN.Net
October 27, 2011 - 14:36 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - U.S. Representative Frank Pallone (D-NJ) wrote to
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton concerning Turkey's disregard for
international law and recent threats to Israel and Cyprus.
Recent reports indicate that Turkish F-16 fighters have been deployed
in the Turkish occupied northern Cyprus and Turkish warships have
been harassing Israeli merchant vessels in the Cypriot waters.
"I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the Republic of
Turkey's recent aggressive posturing towards Israel and Cyprus. Israel
and Cyprus have proven to be steadfast allies of the United States
and have shown their dedication to respecting international law.
Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Turkey, which has expanded
its policies of threatening peaceful acting neighbors with complete
disregard for international law," Pallone wrote in the letter.
"Turkey's threats have now escalated and have become actions that are
directed at provoking conflict with peacefully acting nations. Turkey
has sent an oil exploration ship escorted by a frigate and a submarine
to the waters off Cyprus, hardly actions of a peaceful mission. Recent
reports indicate that Turkish F-16 fighters have been deployed in
the Turkish occupied northern Cyprus and Turkish warships have been
harassing Israeli merchant vessels in Cypriot waters."
"There is no question that should any type of violent conflict erupt
in the east Mediterranean between Turkey and Cyprus or Israel that it
will be result of Turkish aggression in violation of international
law. Additionally, should the Turkish navy take action to interfere
with a U.S. based company pursuing a legal agreement to explore for
natural gas with a European Union nation it would certainly require
a strong reaction from the United States," he wrote, Asbarez reported.