Gaza
Turkey's foreign minister accuses Israel of rejecting Gaza peace plan
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said Wednesday that Israel "has no intention or plan for peace" in Gaza, according to Middle East Eye. Fidan told reporters that Hamas has "fulfilled many of the responsibilities" required to implement the US-backed peace plan, drawing a stark contrast between the militant group's compliance and Israeli conduct throughout negotiations.
The remarks represent a sharp Turkish critique of Israeli positions in ongoing ceasefire talks. Fidan's comments suggest fundamental disagreement between Ankara and Jerusalem over which party bears primary responsibility for the stalled negotiations. His statement came as discussions on a Gaza settlement remained deadlocked, with mediation efforts continuing between multiple international actors seeking to broker a resolution to the conflict.
