Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Turkey has 'totally cut' trade with Israel and closed its airspace to Israeli planes, citing ongoing tensions over the war in Gaza. However, Israeli airlines reported no changes to their operations and said they had not received any instructions to avoid Turkish airspace, with flights continuing as scheduled. Turkish authorities have already imposed restrictions on shipping and port access for Israeli-linked vessels, and experts suggest Ankara is gradually escalating punitive measures against Israel. Despite these announcements, the practical impact on Israeli air travel and trade remains unclear, as both sides navigate the evolving diplomatic situation.

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