In the face of blatant violations of international law and crimes amounting to genocide, drastic actions are imperative. Türkiye, in a bold move reflecting its stance against Israel’s waron Gaza and its commitment to “advocate for justice and the rights of Palestinians” (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Dışişleri Bakanlığı, 2024a), gradually stopped trading with Israel.
On April 9, Türkiye’s Ministry of Trade declared that in response to Israel’s blatant violation of international law, as signalled by the United Nations General Assembly resolutions and provisional measures from the International Court of Justice, Türkiye will impose export restrictions on certain products, including aluminium, steel, and aircraft fuel. Türkiye stated that this decision will remain in effect until Israel declares an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and allows for a sufficient and uninterrupted flow of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, in line with its obligations under international law (Türkiye Cumhuriyeti Ticaret Bakanlığı, 2024).
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