Turkey Imposes Export Restrictions on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

Turkey has imposed export restrictions on Israel, including curbs on exports of steel, fertilizer, and jet fuel, until a ceasefire is declared in Gaza. This move comes after six months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Turkey denouncing Israel's campaign on Gaza and calling for an immediate ceasefire. The trade restrictions, affecting 54 different categories of products, are in response to Israel's rejection of a Turkish request to participate in an aid air-drop operation into Gaza. Israel has vowed to respond in kind, and the decision marks Ankara's first significant measure against Israel since the start of the conflict, amid domestic backlash and criticism of continuing commercial ties with Israel.