Israel's Defense Minister Accuses Turkey Of Buying Oil From The Islamic State



BBC: Israeli defence minister accuses Turkey of buying IS oil

Israel's defence minister has accused Turkey of buying oil from the so-called Islamic State (IS) group, thereby funding the militants' activities.

Speaking in Athens, Moshe Yaalon said IS had "enjoyed Turkish money for oil for a very, very long period of time".

Turkey denies allowing IS smuggling and the US recently rejected Russian claims that Turkish government officials were in league with the militants.

IS has captured swathes of Syria and Iraq, including operational oil fields.

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