Israel says Turkish PM's criticisms endanger ties

JERUSALEM | Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:09pm EST

JERUSALEM Jan 11 (Reuters) - Israel issued an unprecedentedly strong condemnation of Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, saying his often fierce public criticism of its policies could undermine bilateral relations.

"Israel is careful to respect Turkey and seeks continued proper ties between the countries, but we expect reciprocity," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement after Erdogan, speaking in Ankara, censured Israel's killing of three militants in Gaza.

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