Israel Matzav: Istanbul terror attack had nothing to do with reconciliation with Israel

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Istanbul terror attack had nothing to do with reconciliation with Israel

Just a brief comment on Tuesday night's triple suicide bombing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport in which at least 36 people were killed and 147 injured (I saw a number that had over 200 injured a short while ago).

Although Israel and Turkey supposedly 'reconciled' earlier this week, I can guarantee you that last night's terror attack had NOTHING to do with that. Although there were Israeli diplomats present in the airport at the time (they escaped injury), the planning for this type of attack takes weeks and months. The fact that it took place a day after the announcement of an Israeli-Turkish rapprochement is nothing but coincidence.

Labels: Islamic State, Islamic terrorism, Istanbul, Turkey

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