https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2010/06/04/the-black-hand/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 09:26:59 -0400<![CDATA[From all outward signs the &#8216;international community&#8217; is sleepwalking into a disaster. Turkey has laid out a demand for an Israeli apology which the Jewish state is unlikely to even consider. The Wall Street Journal writes &#8220;Turkey&#8217;s ambassador to the U.S., Namik Tan, laid out three demands for Israel to meet in order to maintain its relationship with Ankara. In addition to the public apology from Mr. Netanyahu, Mr. Tan said the Israeli government must consent to an international investigation into the commando operation, in which nine Turkish activists died on a Turkish-flagged ship, the Mavi Marmara. The Turkish envoy, a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to Israel, also said Israel must take concrete steps to ease its military blockade of the Gaza Strip.&#8221;]]>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:03:11 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2010/06/04/the-black-hand-n189818