Violent protests in Turkey; Israeli envoy summoned

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” Violent protests in Turkey; Israeli envoy summoned

Turkish TV stations say police have blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over IDF attack on aid ships to Gaza. Israeli ambassador ordered to arrive at Foreign Ministry

Roee Nahmias and AP

Published:  05.31.10, 07:38 / Israel News

 Turkish police blocked dozens of stone-throwing protesters who tried to storm the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul over reports of an Israeli attack on at least one aid ship in international waters on Monday, news channels reported.CNN-Turk and NTV showed dozens of angry protesters scuffling with Turkish police guarding the consulate in downtown Istanbul.

“Damn Israel,” the protesters shouted.

 Turkey summoned the Israeli ambassador to the foreign ministry to discuss the incident, which heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel to new levels.

 It was also reported that Turkey warned Israel against “unprecedented and incomprehensible ramifications.”

 Due to the events, the Foreign Ministry plans to call on Israelis staying in Turkey to return to Israel, and on Israelis planning to travel to Turkey to cancel their trip. Israel is also planning to demand that Ankara take responsibility for all Israelis on its territory. …..MORE HERE

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