Turkish Prime Minister Defines Killing Of Sheik Ahmed Yassin As A Terrorist Act

Anadolu Agency ^ | 3/24/2004

[Prometheus_666]

Turkish Prime Minister Defines Killing Of Sheik Ahmed Yassin As A Terrorist Act Anadolu Agency: 3/24/2004

ANKARA - Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan defined on Wednesday killing of Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin by Israel as ''a terrorist act'' and said that ''it overshadowed peace.''

Erdogan told A.A correspondent that it was no more possible to mediate between sides in the Middle East.

Noting that Middle East peace process was harmed with the Israeli missile attack which killed Hamas spiritual leader Sheik Ahmed Yassin, Erdogan said, ''there is no more anything like a road map.''

Erdogan stated that he thought such an ''assassination'' was not humane, Erdogan said, ''this person was released from prison since he was not physically strong and healthy. He was a captive of the Israelis, he was in prison and he was released from the prison since he was wheelchair-bound. And, then he was killed by such an assassination and such a missile attack. We should think and find in which definition of terrorism we can put this attack. I don't consider this incident within the scope of a defense understanding. Because, a person who is not physically strong is a person who doesn't have any defense power. This issue should be considered this way.''

''His being the spiritual leader of Hamas and his support to Hamas' attacks is another issue and therefore, should be considered differently. But, such a solution through violence will increase resentment, hatred and vows of revenge in the Middle East,'' Erdogan said.

Erdogan went on saying, ''I don't consider the statements of the Israeli administration after this incident correct. These statements cause other statements which will increase violence. These are all wrong.''

''If we want peace in the Middle East and if we want to solve these problems in the Middle East, firstly the Israeli administration should give up such attitudes and such an understanding. I think so. Also, I think that this terrorist act has harmed steps towards peace. I think it has overshadowed peace,'' Erdogan said.

When recalled that he had earlier proposed to mediate between Israel and Palestine, Erdogan said, ''mediation is not possible from now on. Yes, we were preparing for such a mediation and we were in an effort to lay the groundwork. But, this incident harmed all our sincere will.''

Erdogan noted that Turkish Foreign Ministry contacted Israel after that incident but he did not have any personal contact with Israel.

(BRC) 24.03.2004

[mtbopfuyn]

We should think and find in which definition of terrorism we can put this attack.

Geez, apparently every world leader should be issued a dictionary immediately after their swearing in.

[Robert_Paulson2]

ah yesss...
the "moderate" islamics who took over last election, and would not let us defile their holy soil with our ID4 or 5 hardware... now say Israel is wrong and evil for defending herself against a proven and admitted killer of little babies.

screw turkey and it's fake out, islamic "secular" democracy...

What do you expect from a burkqua culture.
Terrorists and terrorist supporters.

all for the glory of allah, the killing of jews, and killing or dhimmitude of christians and the sexual mutilation of women, so they can be truly "pure".

Perhaps Turkey is ready for the military to take over and kill the radicals AGAIN. Islam and islamic majority nations support terrorists worldwide.

[spunkets]

"Turkish Prime Minister Defines Killing Of Sheik Ahmed Yassin As A Terrorist Act Anadolu Agency:"

The man's just wrong. The Israelis can't help it if the murderous thug flips his lid under a little pressure.

[KC_for_Freedom]

When recalled that he had earlier proposed to mediate between Israel and Palestine, Erdogan said, ''mediation is not possible from now on. Yes, we were preparing for such a mediation and we were in an effort to lay the groundwork. But, this incident harmed all our sincere will.''

I seriously doubt that there was any peace solution to work out until the last Jew was off "occupied" Palestine. Of course the Jews see it differently, and have proposed various solutions for a joint life on the "Holy Land". I don't see that the killing of the leader of Hamas has changed the prospects for peace one bit. There was zero prospect for peace before, and there is now.

The only hope the region has is that one side (I have my preference) gets sloppy and lets the otherside get the drop on them time and time again while they are setting explosives. There is a path to peace, but the terrorists are not gonna like it.

[Valin]

Erdogan stated that he thought such an ''assassination'' was not humane,

As opposed to killing people riding on busses.

[Sam Cree]

"Noting that Middle East peace process was harmed"

What peace process? Does he mean the one where "palestinians" keep trying to pacify the Israelis with suicide bombs?

[Prometheus_666]

Yes Erdogan will lecture about what is "humane". Give me a break....

[Bobby777]

Turkish Prime Minister Defines Killing Of Sheik Ahmed Yassin As A Terrorist Act

oh they probably just got the words mixed up in the title ... here, I fixed it ...

"A Turkish Prime Minister Defines Act Of Killing Terrorist As Sheik Ahmed Yassin"

[claptrap]

I only hope that Israel is able to kill the rest of these
towelheads, they arent human in any regular sense. No these are the same sub-humans who partied when the twin towers went down, lets remember that!

[sheik yerbouty]

It's time they received their "virgins".

[Prometheus_666]

What concerns me is what the Ali Baba's will do now....

[GottaLuvAkitas1]

I'm sure they will say the same thing when someone trips over Bin L's head too.

[Robert_Paulson2]

not anymore.

[river rat]

It is more the case, that Turkey has decided to ally themselves with our enemy...
At every crucial moment, Turkey turned her face away from supporting us when needed.

Turkey failed the test....
She is Muslim first, last and always.

Semper Fi

[river rat]

Don't be such a smart ass, and learn to read the meaning of what is written...

I don't expect a Muslim nation to turn "Christian" overnight - but I do expect an ally to behave as one.

An observant, rational person determines if an ally is reliable, by their behavior in times of crisis...
It is clear that Turkey "failed the test" as a reliable ally..

If you choose to look at Turkey as a "large army" in a "very strategic location" with a "great sense of national pride" -- and have that influence you to think of her as an ally -----then perhaps you also think of North Korea, Iran and even France as an ally.

Semper Fi

[Robert_Paulson2]

yes, but I know who IS>...

And things are pretty much over with Turkey and us.
We have new allies in the region.