Turkey has chosen to support Hamas, it comes with economic price, says Israel

Protesters gather to mark Al-Quds day in Istanbul, Turkey.

Credit: Reuters Photo

Jerusalem: Israel's foreign minister said that Turkey has "unilaterally violated" trade agreements with its decision to restrict exports to Israel, and that Israel will respond with its own trade restrictions on products coming from Turkey.

Foreign Minister Israel Katz said that Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan "is again sacrificing the economic interests of the people of Turkey in order to support Hamas, and we will respond in kind".

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