Hamas lauds Turkey's decision to cut trade ties with Israel

The Hamas government in Gaza has praised Turkey's decision to suspend its trade ties with Israel.

"Hamas emphasizes its support for this decision," said Sami Abu Zuhri, a spokesman for the organization. "It is a response for the killing of the solidarity activists who took part in the Gaza flotilla." Zuhri also expressed hope that Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan would visit Gaza as promised. (Elior Levy)