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Monday, June 07, 2010

AFP: Israel bans soldiers from visiting Turkey

"Israel bans soldiers from visiting Turkey

(AFP) – 10 hours ago

JERUSALEM — Israel on Sunday banned its soldiers from travelling to Turkey, amid tensions since a deadly Israeli raid on a Turkish-owned ship, its anti-terrorism office said.

The office, which answers to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said the ban applied in particular to reservists planning holidays in Turkey, a favourite destination for Israelis."

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