Thursday
Jun242010
Israel's Political/Military Alternative to Turkey: Romania?
Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 14:10
On Wednesday, the Southeast European Cooperation Process (SEECP), meeting in Istanbul, issued a joint declaration: "We deplore the loss of life and injuries during the incident in international waters", a reference to Israel's raid on the Freedom Flotilla on 31 May. The 13-member-organization also stated that it wants "an impartial, independent and internationally credible investigation on this matter".
The Turkish daily, Hurriyet, points out that there was no specific condemnation of Israel because of an objection by Romania.
That is politically significant, but it may also have military implications. Officials in West Jerusalem have told journalists, "As Turkey no longer allows the Israel Air Force to train in Turkish airspace, maneuvers may in the future take place over Romania."
The Turkish daily, Hurriyet, points out that there was no specific condemnation of Israel because of an objection by Romania.
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That is politically significant, but it may also have military implications. Officials in West Jerusalem have told journalists, "As Turkey no longer allows the Israel Air Force to train in Turkish airspace, maneuvers may in the future take place over Romania."