Minister Ömer Bolat responds to 'exports to Israel' claims

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat responded to the Israeli Foreign Minister's claim that Turkey is exporting to Israel, stating, "The Israeli Foreign Minister's statements are absolutely a product of imagination and have no connection to reality."

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Minister Ömer Bolat responds to 'exports to Israel' claims

Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat responded to Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz. Katz had claimed that Turkey had lifted most of the restrictions on Israel.

In his statement, Minister Bolat said, "The Israeli Foreign Minister's statements are absolutely a product of imagination and have no connection to reality. As a government, we stand behind the decision we have taken regarding trade with Israel. This decision remains in effect."

'HALTING TRADE WITH ISRAEL...'

Minister Bolat stated, "Our decision to halt trade with Israel remains in effect until our conditions regarding the cessation of Israel's attacks on Gaza, the establishment of a permanent ceasefire, and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid to our Palestinian brothers and sisters in Gaza are met."

The Israeli Foreign Minister's statements are absolutely a product of imagination and have no connection to reality. As a government, we stand behind the decision we have taken regarding trade with Israel. This decision remains in effect. Until our conditions regarding the cessation of Israel's attacks on Gaza,…
— Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat (@omerbolatTR) May 9, 2024