Erdogan: ‘Severing trade relations with Israel was necessary’

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed the annual trade volume with Israel was $9.5 billion, however, his country considered this trade non-existent and started a new phase of severing trade relations. The Turkish president added in statements to reporters after Friday prayers: “The developments taking place by Israel against the Palestinians cannot be accepted. So far, Israel has killed about 40,000 Palestinians… As Muslims, we cannot remain silent about these crimes.” “The step of severing trade relations with Israel was necessary, and it was taken. The annual trade volume with Israel was $9.5 billion. We considered this trade non-existent, and we began a new phase,” he explained. READ: Turkiye to join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ Erdogan relayed: […]