Published on, Aug. 29 -- August 29, 2025 6:40 PM

Turkiye has officially ended all trade relations with Israel in response to its military actions in Gaza. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed the suspension during an emergency session of the Turkish Parliament on August 29. He stated that Turkish ships are now banned from docking at Israeli ports, and Israeli aircraft can no longer use Turkiye's airspace. This decision follows months of growing tension over Israeli strikes on Palestinian territories.

Fidan accused Israel of committing genocide and violating basic human rights in Gaza. He said Israel's operations have become one of the darkest chapters in modern history. The minister emphasized that Turkiye cannot remain silent while c...