Turkey halts trade with Israel over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza | BBC News

Turkey has suspended all trade with Israel over its offensive in Gaza, citing the "worsening humanitarian tragedy" in the strip.

The measures would be in place until Israel allowed an "uninterrupted and sufficient flow" of aid into Gaza, the Turkish trade ministry said.

A UN-backed assessment said last month that 1.1 million people were facing catastrophic hunger and that famine was imminent in northern Gaza by May.

Israel launched a military campaign in Gaza to destroy Hamas in response to the group's attack on southern Israel on 7 October, during which about 1,200 people were killed and 253 others were taken hostage.

More than 34,500 people have been killed in Gaza since then, according to the territory's Hamas-run health ministry.

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[arcasb]

Criticism of the Israeli government is not anti-Semitism.

[simonschulz]

Thank god for one country ignoring the American threats and pushing back .

[CraigTheBrute-yfno]

If you repeat a lie for long enough, eventually it becomes Israel.

[yesmgql]

They destroyed 70% of all houses in Gaza. Now ask yourself: is this against Hamas? Are you sure?

[marionccool]

It’s about time other countries started to stand up to Israel

[csharpe]

I don’t agree with many things about the Turkish government. But they are 100% correct on this. Our politicians have forgotten this is about innocent lives being loss. International law matters, friend or foe!

[chekeocha]

At least Turkey has more balls than Saudi MBS

[pallascat]

Good on Turkey. Other nations should follow their example.

[basque]

Where are the Arab countries in this? Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt. All talk no action.

[thegraciefighter]

Well done Turkey - putting integrity before trade

[jordan]

When Russia invaded Ukraine, companies came together in unison to boycott them. Why is Israel any different?

[nahimwazir]

Took the BBC this long to start reporting .

[khafrekhufu]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾thank you... Turkey for taking a stance against war and oppression

[christosp.tsonis]

It is time for other countries to follow suit.

[hectorlindstrum]

One of a few world leaders with integrity and dignity...

[sarwarhussain]

I salute Turkey for standing up for humanity 👏

[Freetourforyou]

Finally someone matches actions with word🤝

[Bokoyo]

Never been fan or Turkish president but this step has won my respect, well done turkey!

[sammydsouza]

Bravo Turkey !
Sending ❤ from Canada

[kelzuya]

About time. When's the world gonna follow suit?