Turkey will maintain its decision on trade sanctions against Israel until the latter stops firing in Gaza, Turkish trade minister Omer Bolat said.

"Turkey will follow the May 2 decision to stop trade with Israel until an immediate ceasefire in Gaza is declared and humanitarian aid is delivered to the region without hindrance," Bolat said at the meeting of the Turkish exporters' assembly on Friday.

The aforesaid meeting was broadcast by TRT Haber television.