Despite Turkish Claims, NATO Never Extended Summit Invite To Israel -- USA Today And Review
Despite claims by Turkish officials about vetoing Israel's participation in major NATO summit, a senior U.S. official says the alliance never intended to invite Israeli leaders.
The two Middle Eastern countries have been feuding for two years since Israeli commandos stormed a Turkish ship delivering aid to the Gaza strip, killing nine on board. U.S. officials have acknowledged Turkey, a NATO member, has blocked activities between Israel and the alliance since the May 2010 incident. Turkey wants a formal apology from Israeli leaders, who say that simply is not going to happen.
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Update #1: NATO: Alliance partner Israel not invited to Chicago summit, chief denies any Turkey link -- Washington post/AP
Update #2: U.S. official: Israel's absence from NATO summit not result of Turkey veto -- Haaretz
My Comment: Israel may not be invited, but 4 Arab countries have been invited to this summit.