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.

  • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
    71·
    8 months ago

    While they do make it sound good, I wouldn’t be sure this is coming from a leftist ideal. More than likely this is about power, because it’s always about power (not just for Turkey, but for every nation). There’s something Turkey gains by doing this. I don’t really know what, but I can promise you it’s there.

    • FiniteBanjo@lemmy.todayEnglish
      4·
      8 months ago

      Yeah I’m also having trouble finding his angle. Maybe Turkey is finally wisening up to Russian Aggression after all this time and wants the US focus to shift off of the Israeli conflict and onto the Ukraine front?

      Maybe they want to get back to a point where they can purchase new Jets again, lol. They got banned from the program because they were also buying Russian fighters at the time.

      • Welt@lazysoci.alEnglish
        4·
        8 months ago

        I suspect it’s as ideological as Israel’s actions against Palestinians unfortunately.

    • Fedizen@lemmy.worldEnglish
      31·
      8 months ago

      well the thing about having a dictator is they tend not to have to explain their reasoning, likely its something stupid and personal