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Turks and Israelis lose over trade ban amid war with Hamas

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Following Turkey’s decision to halt trade with Israel, Turkish businesses are bracing for a financial hit, and Israeli businesses are looking for alternative sources for imported products.  For more stories from The Media Line go to themedialine.org Bulent Gultekin, a former governor of Turkey’s central bank, told The Media Line that the ban would … Read more

Turkey imposes export restrictions on Israel over Gaza as tensions rise

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Turkey restricted exports of a wide range of products to Israel on Tuesday until a ceasefire was declared in Gaza, as tensions continued to rise between Ankara and Jerusalem. It took the step after Israel rejected a Turkish request to take part in an aid air-drop operation into Gaza. Ankara has prided itself on … Read more