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Turkiye and Israel have imposed trade barriers on each other following a deterioration in relations amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Turkiye restricted exports of 54 types of products to Israel, including aluminum, steel, construction materials, jet fuel, and chemical fertilizers.
In response, Israel announced plans to ban products from Turkiye.
The moves came after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of blocking Turkish military cargo planes carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and threatened retaliatory measures until Israel declares a ceasefire and allows aid to flow freely.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's deputy, Ismail Hakki Pekin Fidan, criticized Israel for blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Turkish government is under pressure at home to end trade with Israel due to local election losses and accusations of double standards.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an outspoken critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians since 2003, has increased his criticism following Israel's military offensive in Gaza, labeling it war crimes and genocide.
Turkey considers Hamas, a militant group deemed terrorist by Israel, the US, and EU, as fighting for the liberation of its lands and people.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Turkish President Erdogan for prioritizing support for Hamas over his country's economic interests, urging US organizations to stop investing in and importing Turkish goods.
In response, Turkiye imposed trade restrictions on Israel.
According to Hamish Kinnear, a senior Middle East analyst, Erdogan's ruling party is trying to gain domestic political support following local election defeats.
The result will be reduced bilateral trade if Israel retaliates with similar measures.
In 2023, Turkish exports to Israel reached a record high of $5.4 billion, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.
This came after the normalization of ties between the two countries in 2022, marked by the appointment of ambassadors.
However, since the beginning of the year, Turkish authorities have detained several dozen people, including private detectives, on suspicion of spying for Israel, primarily targeting Palestinians living in Turkey.
In response, Israel announced plans to ban products from Turkiye.
The moves came after Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Israel of blocking Turkish military cargo planes carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza and threatened retaliatory measures until Israel declares a ceasefire and allows aid to flow freely.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu's deputy, Ismail Hakki Pekin Fidan, criticized Israel for blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
The Turkish government is under pressure at home to end trade with Israel due to local election losses and accusations of double standards.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an outspoken critic of Israel's treatment of Palestinians since 2003, has increased his criticism following Israel's military offensive in Gaza, labeling it war crimes and genocide.
Turkey considers Hamas, a militant group deemed terrorist by Israel, the US, and EU, as fighting for the liberation of its lands and people.
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized Turkish President Erdogan for prioritizing support for Hamas over his country's economic interests, urging US organizations to stop investing in and importing Turkish goods.
In response, Turkiye imposed trade restrictions on Israel.
According to Hamish Kinnear, a senior Middle East analyst, Erdogan's ruling party is trying to gain domestic political support following local election defeats.
The result will be reduced bilateral trade if Israel retaliates with similar measures.
In 2023, Turkish exports to Israel reached a record high of $5.4 billion, according to the Turkish Statistical Institute.
This came after the normalization of ties between the two countries in 2022, marked by the appointment of ambassadors.
However, since the beginning of the year, Turkish authorities have detained several dozen people, including private detectives, on suspicion of spying for Israel, primarily targeting Palestinians living in Turkey.
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