In a surprising twist 🌍, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday that Türkiye isn't looking to keep its relationship with Israel moving forward. 😮
\\"We're not planning to continue and develop our ties with Israel. That's not on our agenda,\\" Erdogan told reporters during his flight back from Azerbaijan, according to the state-run TRT news agency.
It seems Ankara is hitting the brakes 🚫 on trade with Israel too. \\"We've cut trade and ties with Israel, period,\\" Erdogan declared, emphasizing that there's no desire to rekindle these relations right now.
This move comes after Türkiye suspended trade with Israel back in May, reacting to the Israeli attacks on Gaza. Erdogan has been vocal 🎤 about his condemnation of these attacks, urging the international community to step up and protect Palestinian civilians.
Türkiye has always stood by the Palestinians 🇵🇸, with Erdogan often highlighting their support as a key part of his foreign policy. It's a bold stance, and one that could shake up dynamics in the region.
What does this mean for the future? 🤔 Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure—Türkiye is taking a stand, and the world is watching.
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Erdogan says Türkiye not intending to further develop ties with Israel
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