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Thousands in Istanbul join pro-Palestine march (no doubt promoted by Erdogan)
Ahval (events) ^ | May 14 2018 | none stated

Posted on 05/14/2018 5:05:50 PM PDT by Texas Fossil

Thousands have gathered in central Istanbul to protest the United States’ embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and recognise the city as Israel’s capital, and the massacre of Palestinians that followed.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has been among the strongest critics of U.S. President Donald Trump's decision after he announced the embassy move last December.

An Extraordinary Session of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC)’s Islamic Summit Conference was swiftly brought together under Erdoğan’s leadership to respond to the announcement, rejecting and condemning “in the strongest terms the unilateral decison by the President of the United States of America recognizing Al-Quds(Jerusalem) as the so-called capital of Israel.”

On Monday, as U.S. & Israeli officials gathered at the opening ceremony for the new embassy, Israeli soldiers killed at least 52 protesting Palestinians. Meanwhile, protesters gathered in cities around the world at pro-Palestinian marches, demonstrations.

The embassy move was also a main topic in comments by Erdoğan during his visit to the UK, where on Monday he said the decision ruled the United States out as a mediator in the Middle East and contributed to a world atmosphere “reminiscent of the years leading up to world war II.”

Hours after his speech in the UK, thousands of Turks marched along İstiklal Avenue in central Istanbul, where they took part in a spirited demonstration of their support of the Palestinian cause attended by figures and groups with links to the Turkish government.

The Humanitarian Relief Foundation (İHH), a government-linked Turkish charity organisation that led the “Mavi Marmara” flotilla of ships attacked by Israeli soldiers while carrying aid to Gaza in 2010, was one of the groups with a strong presence at the march, where they reportedly gathered under the slogan “We came with Mavi Marmara, next we will come with our planes.”

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Israel; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: demonstration; israel; jerusalem; turkey
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To: Fitzy_888

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And the US Ambassador...
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41 posted on 05/15/2018 5:16:04 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

From Twitter this morning

Abdullah Bozkurt @abdbozkurt 2h2 hours ago

https://twitter.com/abdbozkurt/status/996695723830841344

Israel ambassador Eitan Naeh, asked to leave Turkey, trailed by Turkish press at Istanbul Ataturk airport while moving through checking before the gate.


42 posted on 05/16/2018 4:59:12 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: editor-surveyor

And I think Kim Jon Un probably went back on his promise to De-Nuke because of pressure or bribe by Iran, or Qatar.

At this moment, Turkey and Iran are acting in coordination. They both hate Israel for than life.


43 posted on 05/16/2018 5:04:39 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: editor-surveyor

Abdullah Bozkurt @abdbozkurt 2h2 hours ago

https://twitter.com/abdbozkurt/status/996700336642560000

Turkish national Nihat Agir filed a petition with governor’s office in Adiyaman province to enlist as a volunteer to fight against Israel in case Turkey decide to wage a war against Israel.

Abdullah Bozkurt @abdbozkurt 27m27 minutes ago

https://twitter.com/abdbozkurt/status/996721184061435904

Iran’s hand is at play: Anti-Israel protests turned into anti-NATO rallies in Turkey. A group protests before NATO’s radar base in Kurecik village of eastern province Malatya, and asks Erdogan gov’t to close all NATO bases.

Abdullah Bozkurt @abdbozkurt 16m16 minutes ago

https://twitter.com/abdbozkurt/status/996726292270796800

Mehmet Sahin, honorary head of pro-Iran Islamist Fatih Raiders group, leads a protest before Israel consulate overnight, asking for the closure of all Israel missions and NATO bases in Turkey. This man was convicted and served time for working for Iran’s IRGC Qods Force.


44 posted on 05/16/2018 5:54:22 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

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As I have been saying, Turkey is totally ready to move against Israel.


45 posted on 05/16/2018 6:41:33 AM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

Turkey “thinks” they are “totally ready to move against Israel”.


46 posted on 05/16/2018 7:07:37 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

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According to much prophecy, the Turks do move against Jerusalem, and are thwarted by Yeshua, his angels, and his bride.

Looks like that’ll be happening in about 72 months.
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47 posted on 05/16/2018 3:17:31 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

I don’t make predictions, but I do notice the signs.


48 posted on 05/16/2018 3:24:21 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

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There will be plenty of signs to notice shortly!


49 posted on 05/16/2018 3:28:29 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

I’ve sure it will be noticed here on FR.


50 posted on 05/16/2018 3:57:42 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil

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Only if a functioning internet survives.
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51 posted on 05/16/2018 4:01:28 PM PDT by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
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To: editor-surveyor

Well, that is true.


52 posted on 05/16/2018 4:13:11 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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