Turkey’s parliament urges government to review political, military ties with Israel

Turkish lawmakers urge govt to review Israel ties

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish lawmakers on Wednesday called on the government to review its political, military and economic ties with Israel.

In a declaration approved by a show of hands, the lawmakers also said Israel must formally apologize for the raid Monday on the Gaza-bound aid flotilla that killed nine people, pay compensation to the victims and bring those responsible to justice.

“This attack was an open violation of United Nations rules and international law,” Deputy Parliament Speaker Guldal Mumcu said, reading out the declaration.

“Turkey should seek justice against Israel through national and international legal authorities,” the declaration said.