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After Israeli couple release, don’t fall into Turkey appeasement trap - analysis
Ankara’s accusations of “espionage” and apparent threats to raise the price for the detainees show that it was using hostage diplomacy involving innocent tourists.
Natali and Mordi Oaknin, an Israeli couple who had been jailed for photographing the Turkish president's palace, seen after their arrival in their home in Modiin, on November 18, 2021.
(photo credit:
YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90
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By
SETH J. FRANTZMAN
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 11:44
Updated:
NOVEMBER 18, 2021 13:50
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