Turkey

May 3, 2024 1:49 PM

Turkey halts trade with Israel over Gaza crisis

Citing the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza, Turkey has halted all exports and imports to and from Israel, the Turkish Ministry of Trade announced, as per Al Jazeera's report. "Export and import transactions related to Israel have been stopped, covering all products," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday. "Turkey will strictly and decisively implement these new measures until the Israeli Government allows an uninterrupted and sufficient flow of humanitarian aid to Gaza." The ...

April 9, 2024 3:53 PM

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel until Gaza ceasefire

Turkey will restrict exports of a wide range of products to Israel, including steel and jet fuel, until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza, the Turkish Trade Ministry said on Tuesday, in Ankara's first significant measure against Israel after six months of war. Turkey has denounced Israel for its campaign on Gaza, which was launched following Palestinian militant group Hamas' Oct. 7 rampage. Ankara has called for an immediate ceasefire, supported steps to try Israel for genocide, and sent thousand...

April 1, 2024 9:00 AM

Opposition secures major victories in Turkey’s local elections, dealing blow to Erdogan

In a significant blow to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey, the main opposition party secured substantial victories in Sunday's local elections, maintaining control over crucial cities and making substantial gains elsewhere, according to preliminary results, The Washington Post reported. The results showcased the Republican People's Party (CHP) retaining its grip on key urban areas, dealing a setback to Erdogan's ambitions of reclaiming control over these pivotal territories. With nearl...