July 2, 2010
Israel will not apologize to Turkey for the killing of nine Turkish nationals on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, because Israel was defending itself, DPA reported July 2, citing an unnamed Israeli official. The source told Israel Radio that passengers had attacked the Israeli naval commandos with weapons like knives and sticks.
TURKISH FORUM INTELLIGANCE: Turkey: No Apology Will Come From Israel – Official
![TURKISH FORUM INTELLIGANCE: Turkey: No Apology Will Come From Israel - Official 1 Associated Press The Bosporus Strait, which links Europe with Asia, in Istanbul, Turkey.](https://www.turkishnews.com/en/content/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/bosphorus-strait.jpg)
Associated Press The Bosporus Strait, which links Europe with Asia, in Istanbul, Turkey.