Turkish MP: Israel’s accusations against Turkey are "ridiculous" and reflect the level of its diplomatic tact

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  • July 27, 2017
Turkish MP: Israel’s accusations against Turkey are "ridiculous" and reflect the level of its diplomatic tact

President of Foreign Relations committee in the Turkish Parliament Taha Ozhan described the Israeli accusations against his country as “ridiculous,” saying that it “reflects the level of Israeli diplomatic tact.”
This came in a statement issued by “Ozhan” on Wednesday, against the backdrop of statements by the spokesman for the Israeli Foreign Ministry Emmanuel Nahshon, which criticized Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Turkish parliamentarian added that ” the statements of the Occupying state against Turkey, Erdogan, the Ottoman Empire and Jerusalem, show the extent of Israel’s distance from regional peace and stability. “
“Israel must learn peace from the Ottoman state, which has provided a peaceful living for the followers of divine religions in Jerusalem for hundreds of years, rather than accusations.” He continued.

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