READ MORE: 'Tons of bombs only delay threat': Erdogan wary of airstrikes on ISIS, but ready to cooperate Ankara lawmakers on Thursday also authorized foreign forces on Turkish territory when participating in operations against the Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL). "The rising influence of radical groups in Syria threatens Turkey's national security...The aim of this mandate is to minimize as much as possible the impact of the clashes on our borders," Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz told parliament. Parliament approved the new one-year mandate, with 298 deputies voting in favor and 98 against the motion. However, no specific commitments have...
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