The claim in some media outlets that "Türkiye continues to export gunpowder, weapons, and ammunition to Israel" is not true.
It is not possible for the Republic of Türkiye, which has always stood by the just cause of Palestine, to engage in any activity that would harm the Palestinians. The Republic of Türkiye does not conduct any activity with Israel, including the trade of military ammunition, military training, or exercises.
In this context, as a result of the examinations of several social media posts, it was found that;
The products in the 93rd chapter of the alleged export list are not war weapons and ammunition but ungrooved rifle spare parts and accessories and fishing equipment used for individual purposes such as sports and hunting.
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, there have been no exports of rifles for sports and hunting purposes since May 2023, which already had low figures.
The products exported under the heading "Gunpowder and explosives, pyrotechnic products, matches, pyrophoric alloys, combustible preparations" in the 36th chapter of the export list were "gel fuel and lighter fluid".
It has been determined that attempts were made to manipulate public opinion regarding the products included in the chapter headings of the Customs Tariff and exported by private companies.
Unfounded claims should not be given credit.
Directorate of Communications
Center for Combating Disinformation