Israel Tells All Israelis To Leave Turkey, Following Raid On Flotilla Bound For Gaza

The Business Insider ^ | 5-31-2010 | Joe Weisenthal

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Israel Tells All Israelis To Leave Turkey, Following Raid On Flotilla Bound For Gaza

Joe Weisenthal
May 31, 2010, 8:40 AM

Another thing for you to be concerned about: Another explosive episode is playing out in the Middle East.

The essence is that the Israeli military commandeered a supposed aid flotilla from Turkey to Gaza. Israel says it was filled with weapons. At least 10 people were killed

NYT:

The incident drew widespread international condemnation, with Israeli envoys summoned to explain their country’s actions in several European countries.

The criticism offered a propaganda coup to Israel’s foes, particularly the Hamas group that holds sway in Gaza, and damaged its ties to Turkey, one of its most important Muslim partners and the unofficial sponsor of the Gaza-bound convoy. Ankara recalled its ambassador to Israel and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan cut short a visit to Latin America to return.

Meanwhile, Israel has indicated to all Israelis that they should leave Turkey, a clear sign of expectations of future escalations ahead.

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[Eric in the Ozarks]

Israel would do well to show off the seized weapons.

[madison10]

Here we go....

[screaminsunshine]

Looks like the Israelis are in it again. Problem is now they have Obama to mess them up. And he will. The Arabs see their chance with Obama in the White House. Probably consulting Rev. Wright and Farrakkhan about what to do?

[DownInFlames]

Have to agree. This compounded with a report that Israel has dispatched 3 submarines equipped with nuclear tipped cruise missiles headed to the Persian Gulf does not look good, especially for Iran and Syria.

[McGavin999]

The weapons they confiscated should be given to the Turkish Kurds. Then if Turkey claims there were no weapons, they should have no problem with it.

[MinorityRepublican]

3 submarines? That’s not enough. Israel needs at least 30.

[DownInFlames]

Three subs in the PG are more than enough. Each sub probably carries 12 tube launched cruise missiles. Each warhead are probably around 12-20 Kilo Ton Range. The military and major cities will be glass parking lots.

[ajwharton]

I really hope that the Israelis had some top-notch intel that there were weapons on the ship and they got them, because if not, this has all the hallmarks of a PR nightmare that could very well end up in a shooting war. This pretty much all goes away if they can showcase the seized weapons.

[Pox]

Weapons being found are beside the point. This provocation was meant to alienate Israel from Turkey, provide yet another example of Israeli aggression against “peaceful civilians”, along with providing more martyrs for the muslim cause.

Anyone with a functional brain cell in their cranium should have no problem at all seeing through this sham. The real question will be how it will be played out in the court of world opinion. We've already seen the the U.N. has wasted no time in displaying their disgusting bias.

[Mich Patriot]

"This pretty much all goes away if they can showcase the seized weapons."

In a reasonable world perhaps...but we are long gone from that. Seems like most of the world, Ozero included, thinks Israel has no right to defend herself. Just lie down and be slaughtered.

[Mich Patriot]

Voter’s remorse yet, my Jewish American friends???

[6SJ7]

I’m afraid they’re likely to keep voting Dem, even if it kills them.

[Mich Patriot]

This might be the time it does. The whole world knows Obama the muzzie has no intention of defending our long time ally against his sand digging pals.

[Jerrybob]

I think BB knows enough to tell Obozo to take a long walk off a short pier.

[GeronL]

I do want tot see those seized weapons!

[darkside321]

I really hope that the Israelis had some top-notch intel that there were weapons on the ship and they got them, because if not, this has all the hallmarks of a PR nightmare that could very well end up in a shooting war. This pretty much all goes away if they can showcase the seized weapons.

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Oh unfortunately it could get even worse.
There have been some european politicians and Parliament
members on this ships too. Just imagine what happens if they are found dead? Because what do they say then that a parlament member grabbed a AK47 and fired at them????

[GeronL]

Israel released a video.

The violence was initiated by those on the ship

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU12KW-XyZE

[Bigg Red]

Anyone with a functional brain cell in their cranium should have no problem at all seeing through this sham.

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Well, that leaves out the vast majority of Obama voters, now, doesn’t it?

[Pox]

Although we know better, this will mean nothing to the antagonists, and will simply issue a statement that the video is fraudulent.

I'm interested in listening to Obama’s statement on the issue, and of course the state department. I get this nagging feeling they will simply “obey” the wishes of cair and issue a condemnation regardless of the facts.

All part of an orchestrated campaign, IMO.