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Reader comment on item: On Second Thought … Maybe that Israeli Apology to Turkey was a Good Idea
Submitted by Milhouse (United States), Mar 29, 2013 at 13:13
The problem is that the price paid is not just a few words. An apology implies a commitment not to repeat the "offense". What will Netanyahu do if the Turks try the same stunt again? OK, they did try it again and were foiled more successfully, but what if they get past the barriers that Israel created for them and get another flotilla afloat. Or what about some other situation where a forceful response is called for; will Netanyahu stay his hand and compromise Israel's security for the sake of not angering Turkey?
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Daniel Pipes replies:
Words can be undone. If the Israelis decide that the Turks did not keep their end of the bargain, they can undo their promises. I would not be shocked if this happens.
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| 1 | A good idea [36 words] | yuval | Apr 11, 2013 09:49 | 205087 | |
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| 2 | I've been waiting for this. [115 words] | DEBORAH THE JUDGE | Apr 9, 2013 11:48 | 205043 | |
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| 1 | Islamist Turkey wanted an Apology? How about apologizing to the Armenian people. [23 words] | Edward | Mar 31, 2013 01:52 | 204798 | |
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