Türkiye Reaffirms 'Full Support' for Palestine, Keeps Trading with Israel
Per the Daily Sabah, Türkiye marked the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People by reaffirming 'full support.' A noble gesture, to be sure. Yet, a quick glance at trade data reveals Türkiye’s robust economic ties with Israel continue, including shipping and energy. In 2023, bilateral trade reached approximately $6.8 billion, a figure that raises questions about the distinction
between rhetorical 'solidarity' and actual geopolitical leverage. One might wonder how 'unwavering backing' translates when Turkish ports remain open to Israeli cargo, facilitating commerce that implicitly supports the very government whose actions are condemned. It’s almost as if 'solidarity' is a performance best delivered on special days, allowing for impassioned speeches while the ships keep
sailing. How many declarations of support does it take before such rhetoric becomes indistinguishable from strategic inaction?