Turkey blocks Israel-linked ships from using its ports: What to know

ANKARA — Turkey is blocking ships carrying explosives, radioactive materials or military gear to Israel from all Turkish port services — including docking, repairs and refueling — under a memo issued by Turkish authorities and a copy of which seen by Al-Monitor.

New rules: Under the new rules, when requesting to dock, the ship’s agent or operator must also provide a written declaration that the vessel and its operators have no ties to Israel, Reuters first reported on Thursday.