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Turkey Intensifies Trade Embargo on Israel Amid Tensions

2/20/2026

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Turkey tightened its trade embargo on Israel, which began in May 2024.
Turkish authorities stopped issuing Eur-Med certificates, undermining customs exemptions for goods traded among Turkey, Israel, and other Mediterranean partners.
Israelis have circumvented the embargo by routing goods through the Palestinian Authority.
Turkey banned Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports, while international shipping can continue.

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Turkey tightened its trade embargo on Israel, which began in May 2024.
Turkish authorities stopped issuing Eur-Med certificates, undermining customs exemptions for goods traded among Turkey, Israel, and other Mediterranean partners.
Israelis have circumvented the embargo by routing goods through the Palestinian Authority.
Turkey banned Israeli-flagged ships from docking at its ports, while international shipping can continue.