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SOURCE: ISRAELI FOREIGN MINISTRY MAY SUPPORT ARMENIA OVER CONTROL OF MT. ARARAT
Michael Santo
HULIQ.com, SC
Sept 9 2011
Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has formulated a series
of reciprocal measures in response to Turkey's latest anti-Israeli
moves, and one possible beneficiary could be Turkey's long-time rival,
Armenia.
On Thursday, senior Foreign Ministry officials met in preparation for
a Saturday meeting with Lieberman. The goal of the weekend meeting is
to develop a response to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's
recent threats toward Israel and his decision to downgrade Ankara's
diplomatic ties with Jerusalem. Foreign Ministry officials said, after
the meeting, that they believe Turkey is attempting to increase its
stature in the Muslim world, rather than seeking an Israeli apology,
as Ankara claims.
One interesting move could potentially lead to a favorable result
for Armenia. It's believed that during Lieberman's upcoming visit
to the United States later this month he will meet with leaders
of the Armenian lobby. It's possible he will propose anti-Turkish
legislation in the U.S. Congress, although how far that would go
considering Turkey's importance to the U.S, is unclear.
Among the suggested implications for possibly increased backing of
Armenia by Israel would be promotion of international recognition
of the Armenian genocide. Turkey still refuses to use the word
genocide when referring to the events, despite repeated calls by
the international community, particularly in recent history. Another
possible move by Israel could be supporting Armenia in its dispute
with Turkey over control of Mount Ararat.
Another group that might see advantages from an Israeli response to
Turkey would be the Kurds, as Lieberman is reportedly planning meet
with the heads of the Kurdish rebel group PKK in order to "cooperate
with them and boost them in every possible area." It;'s anticipated
that the Kurds will ask Israel for military aid in the form of
training and arms. Such a move would constitute Israel backing a
foreign insurgency and be viewed a major anti-Turkish move it Israel
were to agree to it.
The intensification of bad will between Turkey and Israel came to a
head last week, when a UN probe into the "flotilla incident" found
Israel's naval blockade to be legal although it criticized Israel for
using "excessive" force in the raid. Israel continues to refuse to
apologize for the bloody incident, and called the report's conclusions
a vindication of its stance.
That response angered Turkey, which expelled Israel's ambassador,
suspended military agreements with Israel and warned it was considering
legal action against Israel at the International Criminal Court.
Lieberman said "We'll exact a price from [Turkish Prime Minister
Tayyip] Erdogan that will prove to him that messing with Israel
doesn't pay off. Turkey must treat us with respect and common decency."
http://www.huliq.com/3257/israeli-foreign-ministry-may-support-armenia-over-control-mt-ararat
From: A. Papazian
Michael Santo
HULIQ.com, SC
Sept 9 2011
Israel's Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has formulated a series
of reciprocal measures in response to Turkey's latest anti-Israeli
moves, and one possible beneficiary could be Turkey's long-time rival,
Armenia.
On Thursday, senior Foreign Ministry officials met in preparation for
a Saturday meeting with Lieberman. The goal of the weekend meeting is
to develop a response to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's
recent threats toward Israel and his decision to downgrade Ankara's
diplomatic ties with Jerusalem. Foreign Ministry officials said, after
the meeting, that they believe Turkey is attempting to increase its
stature in the Muslim world, rather than seeking an Israeli apology,
as Ankara claims.
One interesting move could potentially lead to a favorable result
for Armenia. It's believed that during Lieberman's upcoming visit
to the United States later this month he will meet with leaders
of the Armenian lobby. It's possible he will propose anti-Turkish
legislation in the U.S. Congress, although how far that would go
considering Turkey's importance to the U.S, is unclear.
Among the suggested implications for possibly increased backing of
Armenia by Israel would be promotion of international recognition
of the Armenian genocide. Turkey still refuses to use the word
genocide when referring to the events, despite repeated calls by
the international community, particularly in recent history. Another
possible move by Israel could be supporting Armenia in its dispute
with Turkey over control of Mount Ararat.
Another group that might see advantages from an Israeli response to
Turkey would be the Kurds, as Lieberman is reportedly planning meet
with the heads of the Kurdish rebel group PKK in order to "cooperate
with them and boost them in every possible area." It;'s anticipated
that the Kurds will ask Israel for military aid in the form of
training and arms. Such a move would constitute Israel backing a
foreign insurgency and be viewed a major anti-Turkish move it Israel
were to agree to it.
The intensification of bad will between Turkey and Israel came to a
head last week, when a UN probe into the "flotilla incident" found
Israel's naval blockade to be legal although it criticized Israel for
using "excessive" force in the raid. Israel continues to refuse to
apologize for the bloody incident, and called the report's conclusions
a vindication of its stance.
That response angered Turkey, which expelled Israel's ambassador,
suspended military agreements with Israel and warned it was considering
legal action against Israel at the International Criminal Court.
Lieberman said "We'll exact a price from [Turkish Prime Minister
Tayyip] Erdogan that will prove to him that messing with Israel
doesn't pay off. Turkey must treat us with respect and common decency."
http://www.huliq.com/3257/israeli-foreign-ministry-may-support-armenia-over-control-mt-ararat
From: A. Papazian