Turkey has announced the suspension of all trade with Israel, saying it is because of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza.

The Turkish trade ministry stated that the suspension would remain in effect until Israel permitted an “uninterrupted and sufficient flow” of aid into Gaza.

The Turkish government declared that the trade suspension would apply to all products.

This new development comes amid escalating tensions over Israel’s offensive in the region.

Last year, trade between Turkey and Israel amounted to nearly $7 billion.