Tuesday 29 July 2014

Turkish Prime Minister Returns Award Given to him by American Jewish Group

FSWC Reports:

From News Agencies via ynetnews.com with contributions from the Associated Press and AFP:

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is returning an award given to him by a Jewish American group in 2004, after the group asked for it back because of comments he made regarding the conflict in Gaza. 

Turkey's US ambassador wrote to Jack Rosen, president of the American Jewish Congress, on Erdogan's behalf saying that because of Israel's actions in Gaza and "the regrettable stance" of the American Jewish Congress, Erdogan "will be glad to return the award." The letter, dated July 27, was made available Tuesday. 

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