Turkiye ‘halts’ trade while Colombia breaks diplomatic ties with Israel
Friday, 3 May 2024 () Turkey ceased all trade with Israel starting from Thursday, as reported by two Turkish officials who are knowledgeable about the situation, escalating the existing tensions between the former close allies due to the conflict in Gaza. The action extends the limitation imposed on certain Turkish exports to Israel last month, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intensifies his criticism of the Jewish state.
Turkey halts all trade with Israel due to ongoing violence against Palestinians in Gaza. The move follows previous export restrictions and aims to pressure Israel into facilitating humanitarian aid. Turkey pledges to rigorously implement the measures until the flow of aid to Gaza is...