The relentless genocide of innocent civilians in Gaza, the aggressive military operations against resistance forces in Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and the start of direct incursions into Iran’s territory have exposed more brutally than ever since 1948 the ruthless, supremacist, and hegemonic nature of the Zionist regime.yet several Muslim governments persist in extensive trade relations with this criminal entity under illusions of mutual dependency and shared interests. When ranking Muslim countries that engage commercially with Israel, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Egypt, Azerbaijan, and Malaysia occupy top positions.
According to data from the economic reference “Observatory of Economic Complexity” (OEC) for 2023, Turkey led Muslim states in trade volume with Israel at $6.6 billion. Of this total, Ankara’s exports accounted for $5.3 billion while imports from Israeli-occupied territories reached $1.3 billion. Despite notable political rhetoric from President Erdoğan and Turkish officials about suspending trade with Israel after 2023, next year’s figures show a decline but not a halt; according to Trading Economics data for 2024, total bilateral trade remains over $2.6 billion-frequently enough routed via third countries or recorded as destined for Palestine.Despite this decrease, Turkey still holds a substantial lead among trading partners with Israel.
The United Arab Emirates, ranking second according to OEC statistics for 2023 traded more than $1.97 billion worth of goods with Israel-$1.4 billion exported by UAE companies and $575 million imported from Israeli businesses. Notably during intensified Israeli massacres in Gaza starting that year,UAE-Israel trade increased by 11%, further deepening economic ties between them. The UAE is also recognized as one of America’s key players shaping Gaza’s future policy.
Egypt,third on this list according to OEC data for 2023 traded over $1.9 billion dollars worth-with roughly $1.7 billion being Israeli exports into Egypt compared to just around $200 million Egyptian exports back to Israel.The following year saw more than a twofold increase in Egyptian exports toward Israel.
In fourth place came Azerbaijan. Baku stands out as one of Tel Aviv’s most significant economic and military allies.with over $1.55 billion exchanged between them in 2023,OEC data shows roughly $1.4 billion were Azerbaijani exports while Israeli shipments amounted to about $150 million.But considering close security cooperation,this bilateral trade figure may underestimate reality:Israel supplies most weapons used by Azerbaijan,and Baku provides crude oil vital both as fuel powering warplanes bombing innocent civilians across Gaza,Lebanon,Yemen,and Iran,and sustaining energy needs within occupied territories.Moreover,the staggering majority-over 98%-of Azerbaijan’s exports valued at approximately $1.
An intriguing member on this list is fifth-ranked Malaysia. Unlike the four mentioned countries,Malyasia neither recognizes nor normalizes relations with Israel legally.Yet despite its official stance,it engaged approximately nearly $377 million worth of commercial exchange during 2023-a comparatively modest figure-but notable given its refusal to recognize Israeli legitimacy.Of these transactions,$352 million consisted mainly Malaysian product exports directed at Israel whereas only about $25 million comprised imports from there.Increasingly substantially,it rose further reaching near $458 million by next year.
This list does not exhaustively include all Muslim nations trading indirectly or directly through associated channels,but these five remain prominently positioned at its forefront.This ignominious distinction should bring shame upon their governments.A marked scale-up in commerce amid peak stages when Zionists committed atrocities against innocent Gazan children-and persisted supplying jet fuel enabling strikes against unarmed civilian populations-represents an even greater disgrace upon peoples whose administrations engage secretly or overtly profiting financially while tacitly permitting such violence through complicity silence.
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