Israeli President expresses concern over threat to Jewish schools in Turkey

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Tuesday expressed deep concern over a report that the Islamic State group is planning to attack Jewish school children in Turkey.

Citing unnamed intelligence officials, Britain's Sky TV reported on Monday that IS "terrorists" have advanced plans to "murder Jewish children in Turkey, targeting kindergartens, schools and youth centers".

The report came on the same day that Israel advised its citizens to leave Turkey "as soon as possible," warning of the risk of jihadist attacks.

In a phone conversation with the president of the Turkey's Jewish community, Ishak Ibrahimzadeh, Rivlin said he was concerned over reports of threats to the community.

"We are very worried about the information we are receiving, and following the situation closely with the relevant authorities in Israel and Turkey," Rivlin said in a statement.

The offices of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Turkey's foreign ministry have declined to comment on the Sky report.

Three Israelis were among four people killed in a March 19 suicide bombing in Istanbul...
  [i24news.tv]
29/3/16
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