Turkey Will Attack ISIS

The Turkish government approved taking military action against ISIS, both in Syria and Iraq. In addition, the coalition will be able to train and operate within Turkish military bases.

Oct 03, 2014, 10:10AM | Rachel Avraham

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The international coalition against ISIS has been strengthened.  The Turkish parliament approved last night a proposal that will permit the Turkish government to carry out military operations beyond its borders in Syria and Iraq, in order to fight against ISIS terrorists that threaten to expand the area of struggle.

In addition, the Turkish Parliament approved the entry of foreign soldiers into their territory. The soldiers of western armies will be able to use military facilities in Turkey for training purposes, preparation and the deployment of military activity.
The Turkish authorities were placed under heavy international pressure to join the campaign led by the United States against ISIS. Before the Turkish Parliament voiced their approval for joining the campaign, US President Barack Obama stated that he would send a representative to a number of countries, including Turkey, Egypt and Jordan, to join the coalition.
The representative John Allen was appointed by the US State Department “to consolidate support for the international coalition’s efforts to weaken and defeat ISIS.” Allen arrived in Iraq in order to meet with the senior level leadership of the country.