Turkey suspends trade with Israel in response to Gaza conflict

Turkiye has suspended all trade with Israel, which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims is the strongest response to Israel's actions in Gaza. This decision follows the reported deaths of over 43,000 Palestinians since last October. Erdogan emphasized the need for international recognition of Palestine and increased diplomatic pressure on Israel. He noted that 52 countries support Turkiye's initiative at the UN to halt arms shipments to Israel. Erdogan also discussed potential normalization with Syria, stating it could lead to peace in the region. He reiterated Turkiye's commitment to fighting terrorism while respecting Syria's territorial integrity.