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Turkey imposes export restrictions to Israel over Gaza invasion

9 April 2024 08:07 BST

Turkey has halted the export of some products to Israel in response to its invasion of Gaza, as announced in a statement on Tuesday.

The Turkish trade ministry said that Israel continues to "flagrantly violate international law", ignoring calls for ceasefires and the uninterrupted provision of humanitarian aid to Gaza. These calls include decisions by the UN Security Council and judgements by the International Court of Justice.

"The decisions of the UN Security Council and the International Court of Justice are legally binding," the ministry's statement said. "Turkey has repeatedly stated that it will monitor the implementation of all these decisions."

Effective immediately, the ministry has restricted the export of 54 products to Israel, including items such as aluminium wires, steel, cement, construction materials, granite, chemicals, pesticides, granites, engine oils, jet fuel, and bricks.

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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, stands on the stage during a rally organised by the AKP party in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, in Istanbul on October 28, 2023 (AFP)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a rally in Istanbul organised by the AKP party in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, 28 October 2023 (AFP)