Turkey to expreses opinion on Arafat in UN

Replying to a question, Dirioz said that moderate behavior and act of sides in the current atmosphere of Palestinian-Israeli dispute was important more than ever.

Dirioz noted that the decision taken by Israel against the natural and elected leader of the Palestinians could incite incidents, the results of which could not be predicted.

Majority of international community reacted negatively to the decision of the Israeli security cabinet because they had perceived its dangers, Dirioz stated.

Dirioz added that Turkey hoped that the Israeli government would listen to the calls of the international community and friendly countries for a moderate behavior and avoid moves which would push the whole region into a new tension.