"Israel and Turkey recently agreed on a reconciliation process between them. We assume that this process will continue, regardless of the dramatic events in Turkey this past weekend," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the outset of today's cabinet meeting.
"In recent days, we have been through the horrifying terrorist attack in Nice, which again highlights the need for a unified and determined attitude towards the murderous terrorism afflicting the entire world," he added.
On Friday night, a group of Turkish army rebels attempted a coup d'etat, but were defeated by supporters of the government and Turkish President Recip Tayyip Erdogan, who called people into the streets to stop the rebellion. The toll of dead in the clashes reached 265, according to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim. He added that 1,440 had been wounded. At least 2,839 soldiers and senior officers have been arrested since the rebellion began. The conspirators took up positions in Turkey's two largest cities and declared a military government.
Netanyahu also commented on the draft two-year budget on the cabinet agenda today, saying, "This bill will reinforce economic stability and improve the functioning of government ministries. They will have a horizon of two consecutive years for planning and action."
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on July 17, 2016
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