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Friday, July 18, 2014
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Friday, July 18, 2014
Turkey president says Israel trying to divide Palestinians
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GooglePalestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and Turkish President Abdullah Gül make a joint statement in Istanbul in which Gül charged that Israel is attempting to undermine Palestinian national unity and prevent the formation of an independent state by invading Gaza.
Gül expresses his support for the Palestinian cause and says Ankara is pushing for a ceasefire.
“Our priority is to reach a ceasefire, stop the bloodshed and send humanitarian aid to people in Gaza suffering from the Israeli embargo,” Gül says.
Gül warned Israel earlier in the day that “if they don’t stop attacks on Gaza, the consequences might be heavier.”
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