Ümit Özdağ says trade with Israel continues and warns: We will not allow it

Özdağ shared an old video of AKP Deputy Chairman Nihat Zeybekçi on his social media account and attacked the AKP over the statements Zeybekçi made.

Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ criticized the remarks Zeybekçi used in the video: "We also have friends who have very important connections in Israel.

I mean, sure, we condemn the genocide, the massacre, the massacre of babies that Israel is committing against Muslims in Palestine and Gaza with hatred and violence, sure, there is nothing to say about that, but on the other hand, regarding the parts of trade that do not harm anyone... because Israel is a country with which we have a free trade agreement, meaning it is a country to which we sell 6 and buy 1 from.

In that sense, I believe we need to be more sensitive.

We are working on this with our friends as well.

I personally believe that we should bring this to the agenda with our economic coordination team and relevant ministers and that it needs to undergo a more sensitive adjustment."

Özdağ expressed his reaction with the following statements:

"Look at what Nihat Zeybekçi says, you trolls of the People's Alliance? 'They have friends with very good relations in Israel. They are buying 1 from Israel and selling 6.' 

You morally bankrupt members of the troll army who spout the lie that 'Palestine is our national cause,' we will not allow you to deceive the Turkish people. First, put an end to the trade with Israel, then let us see your national cause."

Look at what Nihat Zeybekçi says, you trolls of the People's Alliance? 'They have friends with very good relations in Israel. They are buying 1 from Israel and selling 6.'

You morally bankrupt members of the troll army who spout the lie that 'Palestine is our national cause,' we will not allow you to deceive the Turkish people. First, put an end to the trade with Israel, then let us see your national cause. pic.twitter.com/6f53ln36uO

— Ümit Özdağ (@umitozdag) October 4, 2025