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Israel braces as US-Turkey crisis erupts | Jerusalem Post

"Israel braces as US-Turkey crisis erupts By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER AND HERB KEINON WASHINGTON

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Oct 11, 2007 23:32 | Updated Oct 12, 2007 1:13
Israel braces as US-Turkey crisis erupts
By HILARY LEILA KRIEGER AND HERB KEINON
WASHINGTON

Turkey recalled its ambassador to the US Thursday as already-strained relations frayed further following a congressional committee vote recognizing the Armenian genocide.

The move could be indicative of further Turkish steps away from the US and have a ripple effect on Turkish-Israeli relations. Both the US and Israel view the secular Islamic state as a crucial Middle East ally and strategic bulwark in their fight against radical forces in the region. "

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