Cartoon of the day # 413
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Tag: Ankara
– Erdogan is Nazi propagandist Goebbels’ successor
Turkish PM’s “hate and incitement” prove he was right to oppose apology to Ankara over Mavi Marmara affair. Yisrael Beytenu MK reacts angrily to Erdogan’s charge that Israel behind downfall of Morsi in Egypt. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s hateful and incitement filled words against Israel is reminiscent of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels, Yisrael… Read More – Erdogan is Nazi propagandist Goebbels’ successor
Former Turkish army head jailed for life over conspiracy
Ilker Basbug sentenced to life in prison for his role in conspiracy to overthrow government of PM Erdogan. A Turkish court on Monday sentenced a former military commander to life in prison and dozens of others including opposition members of parliament to long terms for plotting against the government, in a case that has exposed… Read More Former Turkish army head jailed for life over conspiracy
Times: Opinion makers bell Turkish PM as a Fascist
Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is compared to Hitler in a fill page advertisement. Tayyip Erdogan on Friday threatened to sue the Times of London for publishing an open letter by a group of celebrities, academics and others criticizing his handling of anti-government protests. Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and Ben Kingsley were among those who… Read More Times: Opinion makers bell Turkish PM as a Fascist
Turkish court gives go-ahead to demolish Gezi Park
Istanbul’s administrative court gave a green light to demolish Gezi Park in Istanbul . This park was at the center of heated nationwide protests sparked by the decision to get rid of the park and turn it into a monument to the Ottoman Empire. An Istanbul administrative court overturned a lower court’s ruling to stop… Read More Turkish court gives go-ahead to demolish Gezi Park
Erdogan play on Jew-hate as reaction to protests
Jerusalem officials refrain from responding to jab by Turkish PM who reportedly implied Israel is “delighted” by protests. Israeli diplomatic officials refrained Thursday from responding to a jab by embattled Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan who reportedly implied that Israel was delighted by the protests roiling his country. The Hurriyet Daily News reported that… Read More Erdogan play on Jew-hate as reaction to protests
Fascists in Turkey to crush all opposition
The fascist Islamic regime in Istanbul is going to crush all secular opposition. Gezi Park is the last symbol of freedom. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said plans to redevelop a park in Istanbul will go ahead despite mass protests rocking the country. Describing some of the protesters as “extremists”, he said seven… Read More Fascists in Turkey to crush all opposition
Leaders in Ankara committing “state terror”
Public sector workers in Turkey are set to start a two-day strike to support the continuing anti-government protests in a number of cities. The left-wing Kesk trade union confederation, representing some 240,000 workers, accused the government of committing “state terror”. Protests and clashes with police continued into the night on Monday. A second death in… Read More Leaders in Ankara committing “state terror”
June 2010: Erdogan named “fascist” in Tel Aviv
“Provocation is not the path to peace” Likud MK: There are Trojan horses in the Knesset who support terror. Hundreds protest outside Turkish embassy against Ankara’s involvement in Gaza flotilla, carry signs reading, ‘Provocation is not the path to peace.’ Likud MK: There are Trojan horses in the Knesset who support terror. Fellow Likud parliamentarian… Read More June 2010: Erdogan named “fascist” in Tel Aviv
Kerry compares Boston and Mavi Marmara victims
US Secretary of State compares the two tragedies saying he has “deep feelings when violence happens”. The Israeli inner cabinet refuse to comment. US Secretary of State John Kerry compared the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing to the nine Turkish activists killed by the IDF as they tried to break Gaza’s naval blockade, at… Read More Kerry compares Boston and Mavi Marmara victims
Jew-hate in Turkey keeps Israel out of NATO
The Muslim Brotherhood is welcomed as observer in NATO. Turkish opposition keeps Israel out. The Mediterranean Dialogue, founded in 2004, is intended to contribute to regional security. Along with Israel and Egypt, the other participating countries are Morocco, Tunisia, Mauritania, Algeria and Jordan. Turkey nixed the meeting despite Israel’s recent apology for the deaths of… Read More Jew-hate in Turkey keeps Israel out of NATO
Kerry missed the nine o’clock news in Ankara
Secretary of state apparently did not read Turkey’s press gloating reports following PM Netanyahu’s apology over the 2010 flotilla incident. Israeli officials expressed astonishment on Sunday that US Secretary of State John Kerry praised Turkey for responding “sensitively” and without triumphalism to Israel’s apology for the Mavi Marmara incident. “They have taken steps to try… Read More Kerry missed the nine o’clock news in Ankara
Israel helps Turks doing trade with the Gulf
The Israeli government has allowed Turkish trucks to drive through Israel to the Gulf. With the ongoing Syrian crisis, Turkish trucks carrying containers have not been able to get to the Gulf. Iraq was not safe and then Syria became unsafe too. The unrest in Port Said and the continuing security problems in Sinai after… Read More Israel helps Turks doing trade with the Gulf
Turks mocks Israel by donating israeli money to Hamas
“Victim” of the Mavi Marmara will donate Israeli compensation money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad. The declaration by a “victim” of the Mavi Marmara that he will donate Israeli compensation money to Hamas and Islamic Jihad just shows the world what type of people were on the ship, a government official said Wednesday. The official… Read More Turks mocks Israel by donating israeli money to Hamas
Erdogan makes Netanyahu a laughing stock in Ankara
“Israel apologized to Turkey. Dear prime minister, we are grateful that you let our country experience this pride,” the billboards in Ankara read. Large billboards were put up by the Ankara municipality on Monday to thank Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan following Israel’s apology for the deadly 2010 raid on a Gaza-bound ship. “Israel apologized… Read More Erdogan makes Netanyahu a laughing stock in Ankara
Erdogan says Zionism crime against humanity
PM speaking at Vienna forum of the Alliance of Civilizations, a UN forum for West-Islam dialogue. Kerry is set to visit Turkey Friday. Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan called Zionism a “crime against humanity” likening it with anti-Semitism, fascism, and Islamophobia while speaking at a UN forum on Wednesday. Erdogan was speaking Wednesday before a… Read More Erdogan says Zionism crime against humanity
Hypocrites in Turkey keep on attacking Israel
Israeli official says Turkey’s leaders have become “laughingstock of the international community with their self-righteous discourse.” Turkey’s leaders have become the “laughingstock of the international community with their self-righteous discourse,” an Israeli official said on Monday in response to yet another anti- Israel tirade by Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. Turkey’s anti-Israel bashing continued unabated… Read More Hypocrites in Turkey keep on attacking Israel
NATO-head ready to acknowledge Hamas
Turkey’s Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that he plans to visit Gaza next week, Turkish paper Today’s Zaman reported. Turkish prime minister says Hamas leader invited him to join Gaza visit after previously planned trips were cancelled. Egypt has given preliminary approval for Iranian lawmakers to visit the Strip Erdogan said he was… Read More NATO-head ready to acknowledge Hamas
Erdogan accuses Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza
Turkish PM continues verbal attack on Israel, accuses it of ‘occupying the Palestinian territory step by step’ Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday accused Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza. “Israel is committing ethnic cleansing by ignoring peace in this region and violating international law,” Erdogan said, “It is occupying the Palestinian territory… Read More Erdogan accuses Israel of “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza
Israel might hold Turkey accountable for genocide
Setting a memorial day for the Armenian genocide would be a recognition of the worlds second largest Holocaust. Israel is accused of trying to incite Turkey. A Knesset committee Monday will consider setting a memorial day for the Armenian genocide, marking a first in Israeli history and stoking criticism that Israel is trying to incite… Read More Israel might hold Turkey accountable for genocide
Turkish court tries Israelis in Gaza flotilla case
Absentia trial of four top IDF officers draws hundreds who chant ‘Death to Israel,’ wield Palestinian flags. A Turkish court on Tuesday opened a trial in absentia of four former Israeli military commanders in the killing of nine people aboard a Turkish ship that tried to break the Gaza blockade. Prosecutors have demanded life in… Read More Turkish court tries Israelis in Gaza flotilla case
Sharia Court in Turkey incites famous pianist
World-famous Turkish pianist Fazil Say has appeared in court in Istanbul charged with inciting hatred and insulting the values of Muslims. Rejecting an acquittal call, the court adjourned the case until 18 February. Prosecutors brought the charges against Mr Say in June. He faces a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison although correspondents say… Read More Sharia Court in Turkey incites famous pianist
Turkey endorse new fascist government in Egypt
Speaking at Turkish JDP conference, Egypt’s President says he will “lend a hand to people of Gaza;” denounces Syrian regime. Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy pledged his support to the Palestinian and Syrian people on Sunday at the Turkish ruling party congress. “We can never hesitate to lend a helping hand to the people of Gaza,… Read More Turkey endorse new fascist government in Egypt
Turkish troops and Kurdish rebels “killed in clashes”
At least 19 people have died in south-east Turkey after Kurdish rebels launched an attack on a Turkish border post, according to local media. Rebels fired rocket launchers on an army post in Hakkari province just after midnight, NTV in Turkey said.Military jets are pursuing them and bombing their escape routes, NTV said. The interior… Read More Turkish troops and Kurdish rebels “killed in clashes”
Assad: NATO-Turkey support Islamic terrorism
Syrian president accuses Turkey, Saudi Arabia of supporting terrorists, undermining peace efforts. President Bashar al-Assad said UN envoy Kofi Annan’s peace plan to end 16 months of bloodshed was being hindered by countries including Turkey and Saudi Arabia providing support for “terrorists.” “We know that (Annan) is coming up against countless obstacles but his plan… Read More Assad: NATO-Turkey support Islamic terrorism
Ottoman turks force Obama to expel Israel
The U.S. blocked Israel’s participation in the Global Counterterrorism Forum’s (GCTF) first meeting in Istanbul on Friday. This blockade took place even though Israel has extensive experience in counterterrorism. A source in Washington said Israel was excluded from the meeting because of fierce objections by Turkish President Erdogan. Israel tried hard to obtain an invitation… Read More Ottoman turks force Obama to expel Israel
Israel to mark Armenian genocide before debate on “Gaza-flottilla”
Recognition of Armenian genocide comes alongside Turkish lawsuit against senior Israeli officials involved in IDF raid on Mavi Marmara. On the eve of the publication of the State Comptroller’s report regarding the 2009 raid on an aid flotilla bound for the Gaza Strip, the Knesset is expected to hold a public discussion about the genocide… Read More Israel to mark Armenian genocide before debate on “Gaza-flottilla”
Turkey tries to persecute the Israeli Navy command
Turkish judges approve demand for a sentence of a combined 18.000 years for former IDF chief of staff and others. A Turkish court on Monday formally pressed charges against members of Israel’s military for the killing of nine people aboard a Turkish ship trying to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza in 2010, Turkey’s state-run news… Read More Turkey tries to persecute the Israeli Navy command
Turkey says Israel not welcome at NATO summit
Turkish official says Ankara still seeking an official apology and compensation for the victims of the ‘Mavi Marmara’ raid. Turkey has refused to allow Israel to take part in a NATO summit next month because the Jewish state has not apologized for the 2010 killing of Turkish activists in a raid on a ship taking… Read More Turkey says Israel not welcome at NATO summit
Turkey work with Iran to get the nuke triggered
Turkey’s PM Erdogan says that an attack on Tehran’s nuclear facilities would have disastrous outcomes, Turkish daily reports. An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities would have disastrous outcomes, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday, according to the Turkish daily Hurriyet. Hurriyet reported that Erdogan made these comments while talking to journalists aboard… Read More Turkey work with Iran to get the nuke triggered
Hitler used in Turkey promoting a shampoo
“It is totally unacceptable to use Hitler. He is evil in person”. The is the response from the Anti defamation League in the US. The Jewish response led the Turkish TV channel to take the add off air, reports AFP. The add display Hitler persuading men to buy a shampoo meant for men only. –… Read More Hitler used in Turkey promoting a shampoo
Israel: Turkey not safe for Jewish tourists
Government issues travel advisory to Turkey; ‘Iran seeking out Israelis’ Counter Terrorism Bureau issues alert announcing terror groups’ intention to carry out attacks against Israeli, Jewish targets in coming days The Counter Terrorism Bureau issued a travel advisory advising Israelis to avoid visiting Turkey on Tuesday. The bureau said that terrorists are planning to carry… Read More Israel: Turkey not safe for Jewish tourists
Turkey attack France on Armenia genocide bill
France has made it a crime to deny the massacre of Armenians by Ottoman Turks. Ties between France and Turkey, strategic allies and trading partners, abruptly unraveled Thursday after French legislators passed a bill making it a crime to deny that the mass killings of Armenians by Ottoman Turks nearly a century ago constitute genocide.… Read More Turkey attack France on Armenia genocide bill
Another Hamas “support ship” sent by NATO-Turkey
Washington says US citizens who take part in efforts to deliver material support or other resources to Hamas could face civil, criminal penalties. The United States warned on Thursday that a new effort by pro-Palestinian activists to send a flotilla to challenge Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip was dangerous and urged US citizens not… Read More Another Hamas “support ship” sent by NATO-Turkey
Turkish paper names Israeli soldiers from “Marmara”
List of 165 names was reportedly transferred to Turkish prosecutors. Turkey has included senior officers. The names have apparently been acquired through Facebook, and social networks. A Turkish newspaper has published a list of 165 names of Israelis, who it alleges are IDF soldiers that participated in the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid that left nine… Read More Turkish paper names Israeli soldiers from “Marmara”
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