Gaza Herald – In a dramatic escalation over the war in Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced Friday that Turkey has ended all economic and trade relations with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli flights.
Fidan condemned Israel for creating “unlivable conditions” in Gaza, describing the move as a firm response to ongoing humanitarian abuses in the enclave.
Israeli airlines have yet to receive official notice of the new restrictions, with carriers like Israir continuing scheduled operations while evaluating alternative routes.
Analysts say Turkey’s decision represents a major rupture in Israeli-Turkish relations, potentially setting a precedent for other nations and carrying real-world consequences for regional trade and aviation networks.
