r/InternationalNews • u/speakhyroglyphically • Nov 13 '24

International Turkey severs all relations with Israel, says Erdogan

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-severs-all-relations-israel-says-erdogan
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u/Cacharadon New Zealand Nov 14 '24

Shut off the oil then

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u/MushMi Nov 14 '24

You see, I’m all for hurting Israel everywhere possible. I want the oil delivery to Israel to stop and hold Turkey accountable for it. But I don’t think you understand the logistics of said pipeline? It’s not like Turkey has a valve they can just screw tight and stop oil, it’s not your bathroom faucet.

Read these two articles that give a but more nuance to the situation.

Does Turkey have a duty to turn off the taps on oil supplies to Israel?

Türkiye rejects claims of oil flowing to Israel from Ceyhan

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u/BotlikeBehaviour Nov 14 '24

I'm sure it can be blown up.