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Netanyahu: “Israel” Does Not Intend to Compensate Families of Flotilla Victims

Netanyahu: “Israel” Does Not Intend to Compensate Families of Flotilla Victims
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"Israeli" Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, denied reports stating that "Israel" intends to pay compensation to the families of the nine Turkish peace activists who were killed when the "Israeli" army attacked the Turkish Mavi Marmara solidarity ship that was heading to Gaza to deliver humanitarian supplies.

During the attack that took place 31st May 2010, nine activists were killed and several others were wounded when Israeli commandos commandeered the ship, and towed it to Ashdod port.

During a Monday session with his Likud Party, Netanyahu said that "Israel" is holding talks with Turkey to drop all charges against the soldiers who took place in the attack, and added that any official apology or compensation will make it easier for Ankara to file lawsuits against the soldiers.

The "Israeli" Knesset intends to hold a meeting this Wednesday to discuss a Turkish demand of compensation to the families of the victims and an official "Israeli" apology.

Last Thursday, Turkish Foreign Minister, Ahmit Davutoglu, stated that reports regarding "Israel's" intention to compensate the families of the victims are "speculations", and added that the demands of his country are still the same.

Also Turkish Prime Minister Recep Teyyip Erdogan last Tuesday also insisted that "Israel" should apologize for its deadly attack on a Gaza-bound aid convoy in international waters.


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