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The Question of an Israeli Apology to Turkey for the Flotilla Episode
(Institute for National Security Studies-Tel Aviv University) Nava Lowenheim - An apology entails responsibility. The ramifications far exceed the flotilla affair and extend to the meaning of an apology and compensation for previous Israeli military operations for which no compensation has been paid as well as for future operations. Should Israel apologize and compensate Turkey, the inevitable question will be: why did Israel not do so in similar cases? Israel surely questions whether Turkey's intention is reconciliation or continuation of aggression against Israel. Turkey will surely want a greater admission of responsibility than Israel can or is willing to propose.