How to shoot yourself in the foot: A short tutorial by the Government of Israel
Abdullah Gul, the dynamic President of Turkey - Pakistan supports you!
Sometimes individuals pursue self-destructive policies, sometimes companies do. But on this occasion, the Government of Israel shows us how to lose all your friends in no time flat! Watch the Israeli government and learn what NOT to do:
Turth be told, this Danny Aylon character (aka Insolent Jackass), the Deputy Foreign Minister of Israel, is a real piece of work. At a time when Israel is more isolated in world affairs than it has been at any time in the recent past, this ill-mannered brute decides to pull off a stunt that will do nothing other than destroy the last shreds of credibility his government is extended in certain quarters. In response to Turkish protests agains the treatment of Palestinians in Israel, the Foreign Ministry of Israel summoned the Turkish Ambassador yesterday, providing him with a low chair to sit in and – against all diplomatic norms - removing the Turkish flag from the conference table. Of course, since this alone did not suffice, Aylon also had to announce all this to the media people covering the event in Hebrew. Why in Hebrew? Were you scared, Aylon, that your little act would backfire had the Turkish Ambassador walked out? But seriously though, what class and what finesse! The only thing lacking was having a 1-800-Rent-a-brute thug standing behind Danny the Mafioso. It certainly would have gone perfectly with the image of the Netanyahu government.
This incident is one more point of proof that those in power in Israel not only have deep behavioural and mental-stability problems, they also lack the ability to befriend anyone. Turkey is truly the only muslim nation to extend a hand of friendship to Israel - not to settle a war or fulfill any of their own objectives – but purely in the interest of regional stability. They have repeatedly helped Israel negotiate with Syria and have advocated a softening of attitude towards Israel in the interest of peace. Rather than being grateful for this, Israel shows us the classic case thanklessness and of taking a mile when given an inch. After all, what is this insult for? The reality is that Israel cannot tolerate legitimate cricisim of its inhumane policies. Israel expects that the people of Turkey must now turn a blind eye to every rubbish policy the government of Israel pursues, and if they express their displeasure in a democratic fashion, then these voices must be surpressed and censored. Now, I’m no Abdullah Gul, but if I were I would certainly tell Netanyahu where he can stick it!
Shame on you and your government, Danny Aylon!
The picture here says it all… but if Israel thinks that by being seated in a lower chair, the stature of His Excellency, the Ambassador of Turkey, has been lowered in any way, it is grossly mistaken. Just the opposite has been achieved. It is Danny Aylon who has shown himself to be a lowly thug. Like most Pakistanis, I am a Turk today and I stand by Abdullah Gul’s courageous stance and my Turkish brethren.
January 13th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
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January 14th, 2010 at 2:56 am
[...] Originally Posted by Kansu But our ambassador's mistake is huge… He had to represent us as best as possible. and he failed. i think he should be replaced with someone else. Nevertheless with someone who can speak hebrew… I have to disagree… I don't think this is the Turkish Ambassador's fault. This incident just exposes the brazen attitude and lack of culture, sophistication – and even basic decency – in those who are in power in Israel. I really blew a fuse when I read about this and have put down my thoughts here: How to shoot yourself in the foot: A short tutorial by the Government of Israel | TechLahore [...]
January 14th, 2010 at 7:18 am
Agreed, no way to treat a guest, especially in a diplomatic setting. This government of Israel should kick this guy out to show that it doesnt hold such tactics in high regard.
January 18th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Like your comment that Pakistanies are Turks today. Well if you recall historically we were Turks, when Moguls were ruling the whoe subcontinent though they were the rulers the official head was the Khalifa in Turkey the leader of the whole Muslim world. Something like the stupid queen of england is the so called the head of Canada, Australia and New Zealand. I guess they just tried to copy of example.
January 19th, 2010 at 10:11 pm
The Moguls were certainly a Persian/Turko-Mongol people and many elements of our culture – including our national language – have Persian/Turkish roots. Good point.
January 30th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Israel has no choice but to reverse its homicidal ways against the Palestinian civilians and learn to coexist with its neighbors! In a lake of hatred Turkey ‘was’ the last island of peace which Israel blew up. The mini-state of Israel with half the population of Istanbul is ‘no match’ for Turkey as the latter is a ‘major power’.