Netanyahu phones Erdogan to apologize for deaths of Turkish citizens on Gaza flotilla

The day the IDF killed those very violent "peace activists" from the "religion of peace" that went seeking "maryrdom", the Turkish army probably killed 90 Kurds that, unlike the Arabs (22 countries, 1 in Palestine, Jordan) have no country of their own.

Waw!! israel apologized? For the first time in its history!!

Israel killed 9 Turks on international waters. Turkey demanded an apology, Israel refused..... but has finally apologised after all this time. Why didnt it apologise right after the incident?.... All would have been forgotten by now and Israel would not have suffered all the damage it did. Arrogance is a deadly disease

It is a sign of civilisation and it only serves the other people to see your good side. Congratulations.

Thank G-D Jews are no vain people, whose pride 'd stand as an obstacle on the way to their happiness. Jews are like a reed that bends with a storm and survives. I find this inherent quality at the Israeli Jews most adorable.

What about all those inquiry committees for the flotilla for evidence and defending the actions of the IDF shooting Turks? Now all those must have been untrue I guess.

Good to see Netanyahu grovel. I wonder if he was standing up when he was forced to eat humble pie.

a wise move from the israeli side. its important to improve the harmed relations with turkey. if israel and turkey can cooperate with more understanding and reliablilty, they will be the strongest alliance in middle east. they will lead the region and solve a lot of problems. also develop the level of civilization to higher standards by sharing technology and resources.

These are very powerful words which can change the face of the earth. In between apology and forgiveness there is something that acts as glue to connect these words. That is justice. Israel Prime Minister's apology is a courageous act of humility and a reflection of how much Israel values the friendship of Turkey. Turkish Prime Minister's response is a great sign good will to amend broken relationships between two countries. These two words can be used by several people in the families and neighborhood and by the leaders of nations who keep enmity towards other nations. World becomes a better place to give if people apply these words often, of course by meeting justice.

and also think that Tukey fully understands that the apology is not heartfelt. What is clear is that it is in the interest of both countries to get on with life and make the lives of their citizens better, more secure and more prosperous. It is a good thing for countries to put those values above emotionalism and tribalism. Lest anyone accuse Israel of lack of integrity, let not forget that Turkey dropped all charges that it claimed were legitimate. Countries and peoples are no better than one another.

Is the US so owed by the AIPAC lobby that its stays silent about the American killed by the IDF on the ship? Same for Rachel Corry?

Now that he has admitted giving the order for the murder of 9 unarmed aid workers he must be brought before the ICC. These innocent people deserve justice.

not "deaths", murders! in international waters!

to apologize for deaths of Turkish citizens on Gaza flotilla is good idea for the world

well done mr erdgon u did it!

Finally we've got what we've deserved... Now It's high time to pay for Israel's sins...

Now, will Erdogan also apologize?

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Unbelievable!! Netanyahu apologizes?

Sensible move. Wisdom over arrogance.

I dont believe Netanyahu apologized. If Netanyahu wants to apologize, he must apologize to TURKISH CITIZENS in front of cameras not to Tayyip Erdogan. If not , we dont accept his apology and wont believe.

Nothing, of course, relating to the occupation. And in appreciation of Obama's failure to call for a settlement freeze.

I hope Turks will have forgiveness in their heart.

Good work Turkey :)

Too little and too late. Bibi handled the affair incredibly ineptly. No regard for human life it seems unless it is a chosen one. Would Israel demand an apology (which was a gift) or hunt the guilty. I am disgusted.

It is rare that I can offer praise to Netanyahu. However, he took the courage to phone Tayyip Erdogan to apologize for the deaths of Turkish citizens on the Mavi Mamara. In doing so he has taken a giant step forward to mend relations with Turkey. He got a little nudge from Obama before his departure to do so. Also this is in keeping with the old Hebrew saying: Do not be right morally but be wise!

i smell something will happen soon

Is this supposed to wash the blood on Israeli hands? Will he also apologize for pinning medals on the killers and praising them publically?

2. Innocent Palastian people are on our side. Don't touch them.We will fight together.aganist the terrorism 3. If it's ok then come to table for create Voltron.

If you want to chase Syria big dog out, you guys needs to understand each other like that, and thank you for cooperation.

so what like next week abbas will announce a return to talks? OBAMA You just earned your peace prize bro!

appropriate step but what has changed over night? maybe Syria...

I bet doing the right thing really hurt. What about all you talkbackers who said this would never happen?

Of course there is no mention of reparations to the families of those murdered. But an apology would not have been accepted by Erdogan without reparations. What surprises me is that our President made no mention of apology to the U.S. since one of those murdered was an American citizen.

this was the right thing to do regardless of the facts of the case

xmas came soon! I'm surprised. one should commend good behavior. Good job bb!

daddy Obama dragged Bibi by the ear to the phone. Now daddy has to fly to Istanbul and spank Recep so long that he will call Bibi to say that Zionism is no crime at all.

When Netanyahu sabotages the reconciliation in a few weeks it will have even wider negative ramifications for Israel because Obama was lured into playing fiddler. The Turks know that.

Thank you Mr Obama for helping to facilitate a mending between Israel and a powerful Muslim country . There is no doubt that Mr Bibi was ipotent to do so with out you . Toda Raba Raba

It would be good to get relations back to normal, but Turkey was 1000% wrong on this issue.

Great decision... Thanks İsrael

making overflight rights available. Iran is a common enemy.

Dear friends in Israel, your prime minister finally ''apologize'' from Turkey.. Do you know what that means? That means you are ''sorry'' to kill 9 civilians in ''international seas'' .. Thanks for doing this after 3 years!!

yet he ran to call for NATO missiles on Turkey's border with Syria after a couple of extremely questionable shells fell on its territory. Turks should be OUTRAGED!!!!!!!

Because that's the issue here. Why did they die? Why would you kill them?

To all the people who said Israel would never apologize: HAHAHAHahahhahahahahhahahaaa But really finally some responsible actions from the Israeli government. Imagine how good friends we would be if this had been done immediately after the massacre on Mavi Marmara. Now we can get over this and start planning the future of Syria together...

Israelis will get autonomy in palestine. No pkk to help you... Its over! Gaza first!

This is really good news for Turkey-Israel ties..