Israeli foreign minister strongly criticises decision by President Erdoğan, accusing him of acting like a ‘dictator’

Turkey has halted all trade with Israel, citing the “worsening humanitarian tragedy” in the Palestinian territories, which prompted strong criticism from the Israeli foreign minister.

“Export and import transactions related to Israel have been stopped, covering all products,” Turkey’s trade ministry said late 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.”

Israel’s foreign minister, Israel Katz, accused Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, of acting like a “dictator” after the restrictions were first reported.

  • @glimseEnglish
    5•8 months ago

    Are you some kind of CEO? You’re implying that you should abandon your morals if it hurts your bottom line.

    You wanted to insult the Turkish government but you just wound up making them sound awesome

    • @HappycamperNZEnglish
      3•8 months ago

      When you as a government are talking about the welfare of your people, yes, I expect them to look after their own.

      Another person clarified eairler - looks like my number was ~20× inflated. Will need to check my source as that changed the effects considerably.