Turkey Denies Airspace Access for Netanyahu's Azerbaijan Visit

Turkey has firmly denied reports that it granted airspace clearance to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane for a visit to Azerbaijan, stating that no such request was received or approved. Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli and the Centre for Countering Disinformation both labeled the allegations as completely unfounded and emphasized that Turkey’s airspace remains closed to Israeli aircraft due to Israel’s actions in Gaza. The denial comes amid heightened tensions between Turkey and Israel, with Ankara recently suspending diplomatic and trade ties and vowing not to normalize relations until a ceasefire in Gaza is achieved. Turkish officials reiterated their ongoing support for the Palestinian cause and urged the public not to believe what they called baseless rumors circulating in media and on social platforms.