Turkiye will restrict exports of a wide range of products to Israel, including steel and jet fuel, until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, the Turkish Trade Ministry announced today, in Ankara’s first significant measure against Israel after six months of war, Reuters reports. Turkiye has denounced Israel for its brutal bombing campaign on Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire, supporting steps to try Israel for genocide, and sent thousands of tonnes of aid for Gazans. However, Ankara also maintained commercial ties with Israel despite its strong rhetoric, prompting a domestic backlash. In a statement following Ankara’s announcement that it would be taking measures after Israel rejected its request to take part in an aid air-drop, the ministry said […]
