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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-35415956

Speaking in Athens, Moshe Yaalon said IS had "enjoyed Turkish money for oil for a very, very long period of time".

Turkey denies allowing IS smuggling and the US recently rejected Russian claims that Turkish government officials were in league with the militants.

IS has captured swathes of Syria and Iraq, including operational oil fields.
"It's up to Turkey, the Turkish government, the Turkish leadership, to decide whether they want to be part of any kind of cooperation to fight terrorism," Mr Yaalon told reporters after a meeting with his Greek counterpart.

"This is not the case so far. As you know, Daesh [Islamic State] enjoyed Turkish money for oil for a very, very long period of time. I hope that it will be ended."

So thats: Iran, Russia, and now, Israel calling Turkey out.


How does this bode for US/Turkey relations? We downplayed Iran's reports, and Russian reports for obvious reasons.

 

[Ovid]

It's an accusation though.

Their (Israel and Turkey) relationship is already frayed so its kind of tough to take a side.

Honestly, I don't know what to think.

 

[Funyarinpa]

TurkGAF reporting here. Not too hot on politics, but I wouldn't be surprised. Erdogan will get away with it if it is true. His horde will follow him through hell and back.

 

[John Dunbar]

they should buy their oil from saudi arabia instead.