Türkiye Hosts Gaza Ceasefire Summit Amid Ongoing Truce Violations

Foreign ministers from seven countries, including Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia, met in Istanbul to address the faltering Gaza ceasefire and discuss a US-proposed 20-point plan for stabilizing the enclave. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan criticized Israel for repeatedly violating the ceasefire and obstructing humanitarian aid, which has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis and led to over 200 Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire began on October 10. The ministers agreed on the necessity of maintaining the ceasefire, preventing further violence, and supporting a two-state solution as the foundation for lasting peace. They emphasized that Palestine should be governed and secured by Palestinians, with careful deliberation on post-war governance to avoid structural issues. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan echoed these concerns, accusing Israel of ongoing attacks and occupation that threaten peace efforts. The summit underscored the need for sustained international pressure on Israel to uphold its responsibilities under the ceasefire agreement and allow vital aid into Gaza.