President Erdogan mentioned that once a ceasefire is achieved and adequate aid is permitted into Gaza, their objective will be accomplished.
President Erdogan said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s moves made a possible Türkiye-Israel rapprochement impossible./ Photo: AA
Speaking to reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbul, the Turkish president said that they “closed that door" on trade with Israel amid the ongoing onslaught on Gaza. Erdogan also criticised the West for its ongoing support to Israel. “All Western countries, led by the US, are supporting Israel and they are sparing no efforts to condemn the poverty-stricken Palestinians to death,” he said.
Once again criticising Western nations for supporting Netanyahu's government, Erdogan said he expected that these countries would"attack" Türkiye over its decision."We are well aware of how the West will attack us due to our trade restrictions against Israel," he said, asserting that Türkiye would"set an example" for other countries in the region.
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