Turkish-Israeli relations will be sharpened only in appearance

YEREVAN, JUNE 3, ARMENPRESS: The Turkish-Israeli relations will be sharpened only in appearance, as Turkey cannot absolutely freeze its relations with Israel, Turkish scientist Hakob Chakryan said today at a press conference, adding that Turkey does not have such an opportunity. According to him, the anti-Israeli statements of the Turkish authorities may raise anti-Semitic moods in the Turkish society which one day will result in real sharpening of the Turkish-Israeli relations.

Speaking about the demands of Turkey forwarded to Israel on compensation, conduction of independent investigation and apology, the Turkish expert expressed opinion that Israel will do the first two but will not ask for apology. “It may be witnessed by the recent statement of Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel is not going to apologize as it was only a self-defense. The utmost Israel may do connected with the incident is the resignation of the defense minister, though I do not much believe in it,” Hakob Chakryan said.

According to him, the analyses of the recent events showed that the role of Turkey in the Islamic and Arab world and especially in Gaza is growing. “In spite of it the Israeli opportunities are not limited and that country may neutralize Turkish abilities.”

May 31 the Israeli navy attacked Turkish ship traveling to Gaza killing nine people.