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Turkish 'activists' on Viva Palestina 5 visit Islamic Jihad buddies

Some of the passengers on the Viva Palestina 5 ship that offloaded at El Arish last week were Turkish 'activists' on behalf of Gaza 'Palestinian' terrorists. They visited at Islamic Jihad bases last week, tried on Islamic Jihad uniforms and generally identified with the terrorists.

In pictures obtained by Ynet, the Turks are seen holding weapons and rocket launchers. While their prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan continues to blast Israel and demand an apology for "state terrorism," two of the guests put on the uniform of the al-Quds Brigades, the Islamic Jihad's military wing.

The pictures from the Turkish delegation's visit were put on the al-Quds Brigades website as part of the coverage of their visit. The guests' face was blurred, but shortly afterwards the photos were removed from the site, most likely for fear that the Turks would be hurt.

During their visit to Gaza, the Turkish delegation members visited several Islamic Jihad posts. One of the guests was quoted as telling the group's gunmen that they are "a source of pride for all decent people in the Arab and Muslim world." He defined them as "the forefront of the struggle against the Zionists."

The Turkish guests praised the Palestinian activists, saying, "I am proud to be here with you, who have sacrificed so much for the sake of the Muslim nation. All of the Turkish people, as well as the Arabs and all Muslims, pray for your victory, support you and strengthen you."

And Erdogan wants an apology? No way!

posted by Carl in Jerusalem @ 8:47 PM