Today’s episode concerned President Abbas’ speech in front of the ambassadors’ committee in Turkey, where he reiterated that Palestinians are committed to negotiations, but the decision to petition for recognition as an independent state is the result of Israeli stubbornness. Minister Omar al Ghoul was interviewed for comment.
Terrorism analyst Dr. Shimon Karmi was also interviewed, discussing today’s deliberations over Turkey’s demands that Israel apologize for the deaths of the nine Turkish citizens during an Israeli raid on last year’s Gaza aid flotilla. He argues that Israel should not apologize, as the IHH members were shooting with the intent to kill IDF soldiers, and they were forced to defend themselves.
