Turkey cuts $7 billion in Israel trade over 'uncompromising attitude' in Gaza war
USA TodayMAY 2024
Turkey Freezes Trade with Israel Over Gaza War
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The Spin
Anti-Israel narrative
Pres. Erdoğan is simply representing the overwhelming feeling of the Turkish people, who want to show solidarity with the people of Gaza. Israel commits daily atrocities in Gaza while the international community does nothing. Even more damning, the Arab and Islamic worlds have also failed to rally around the people of Palestine. Turkey's move is a victory for Palestinian rights.
Pro-Israel narrative
Turkey's actions are completely reprehensible, and Erdoğan should be thinking more strategically. Ankara, by halting trade with Israel, is violating regulations and endangering world trade and supply chains. Israel is a strong nation with many allies, and is more than capable of finding alternative trade partners if need be.