A Turkish court gave life sentences to two Islamic militants who tried to kill a Jewish businessman. The court in Istanbul found Yasar Polat and Kamil Askin, who allegedly belonged to the underground organization Islamic Action, guilty of trying to kill Jak Kamhi in 1993.
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