Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an extraordinary parliamentary session on Israel's attacks on Gaza, at the Turkish Parliament in Ankara, Turkey, August 29, 2025. Photo: Turkish Foreign Ministry (Photo: REUTERS )

Turkey also decided to bar Israeli vessels from using its ports, forbid Turkish ships from using Israeli ports and impose restrictions on some planes entering Turkish airspace.

The specific economic impact of this decision remains unclear. However, the closure of airspace could force flights from Israel to countries such as Georgia and Azerbaijan to take detours, extending flight times by nearly two hours.

Tensions between Turkey and Israel have escalated sharply in recent times, mainly due to the conflict in the Gaza Strip. Turkey has repeatedly criticized Israel’s military campaign and expressed support for the Palestinian people.