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Israel’s Chief of General Staff Gabi Ashkenazi phoned his Turkish counterpart Ilker Basbug in connection with the remarks made by the country’s Ground Forces Commander Avi Mizrahi and later sent an official letter to him, spokesman for Turkish General Staff Metin Gurak told journalists at the weekly briefing, APA reports quoting Haberturk.
According to him, Israeli general said they attached great importance to the relations with Turkish army, Mizrahi’s remarks were not the position of Israeli army and necessary measures would be taken in connection with this. Gabi Ashkenazi also sent an official letter to Ilker Basbug confirming his words in written form.
Commenting on Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s severe statement in Davos, Ground Forces Commander Avi Mizrahi said Erdogan should first look in the mirror and accused Turkey of committing massacre of Armenians and suppression of the Kurds.
Turkish General Staff protested against it and demanded clarification from Israeli Army.
