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Israel's military escalated operations into Rafah, Gaza, projecting a year-long campaign against Hamas. Despite international pressure for ceasefire and humanitarian aid, Israeli forces maintained assaults, causing significant civilian casualties. Hamas urged for hostage exchanges while Rafah residents suffered from bombardments and scarce essentials amid an ongoing blockade.
Israeli-Turkish trade has weathered many bilateral diplomatic storms over the decades and stayed on course, reaching billions of dollars a year, but Israelis fear it may not survive the latest rift over the war in Gaza. Turkey this month halted all bilateral trade with Israel until the war ends and aid can flow unhindered into Gaza. Israel said Turkey's move violated World Trade Organization rules.