Turkey Behind Islamic State Invasion of Europe

[Anthea]

Turkey Behind Islamic State Invasion of Europe

King Abdullah of Jordan told members of Congress Turkey is exporting Islamic State-linked terrorists into Europe.

“The fact that terrorists are going to Europe is part of Turkish policy,” said King Abdullah. “Turkey keeps on getting a slap on the hand, but they are let off the hook.”

Abdullah said Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes in a “radical Islamic solution to the region” and undermined “moderate elements” fighting to overthrow the government of Bashar al-Assad in Syria.

He also said Erdogan is supporting Salafist militants in Libya and Somalia.

Abdullah made his remarks during a debriefing with Congress on January 11 following the cancellation of a meeting with Obama, according to Middle East Eye, an online news portal edited by the former chief foreign leader writer for the British daily The Guardian.

The chairmen and members of the Senate Intelligence, Foreign Relations and Armed Services committees, including Senators John McCain and Bob Corker, and Senators Mitch McConnell and Harry Reid were present at the meeting.