Israel decides not to respond to Erdogan rhetoric

[Chris]

Israel decides not to respond to Erdogan rhetoric
Having discussed Turkey crisis Turkey, eight-minister forum decides to let PM Erdogan 'to continue to lash out.' Meanwhile, Turkish leader meets PA's Mahmoud Abbas, representatives of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Attila Somfalvi
Published: 09.14.11, 22:45 / Israel News

Israel has decided not to respond to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's anti-Israel rhetoric for the time being. The eight-minister forum reached the decision Wednesday after hours spent discussing the crisis with Ankara. State officials defended the decision but at the same time harshly criticized the Turkish leader, who is currently visiting Cairo. "We'll let Erdogan lash out some more," one official said. "Israel has no intention of escalating the situation further, and the person doing this is Erdogan. His statements are a bully's slogans." Since the release of the Palmer Report into the 2010 flotilla events determining that the Gaza blockade was legal, Turkey has taken a number of penalizing steps against Israel accompanied by tough rhetoric. The Israeli ambassador was expelled from Ankara, the level of diplomatic relations downgraded and military and defense trade ties suspended. Ankara has also expressed willingness to take the flotilla raid to international legal forums.

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[Chris]

I kind of feel it is a mistake to let Erdonut run his mouth without any consequences. Israel should bring up Turkey making an apology to the Armenians and pay them reparations for their struggle as a means to shut Erdonut's mouth. that is a very sensitive subject with Turkey and would be a good way to horse kick them between the eyes. I think Israel should also arm the PKK as well. The Kurds need help against the Iranians and Turks.