Turkey Offers Gaza Support Amid Israeli Opposition to Its Peacekeeping Role

Turkey has expressed readiness to support Gaza in various capacities, including military and civilian roles, as part of an international task force to oversee the ceasefire and reconstruction efforts following the recent conflict. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has firmly opposed any Turkish military presence in Gaza, reflecting strained relations between the two countries amid accusations from Turkey against Israel. Israeli media and analysts have criticized Netanyahu's acceptance of Turkish involvement, viewing it as a strategic failure that could enhance Turkey's influence and replace one security threat with another on Israel's southern border. Official discussions continue on Turkey's participation in a peacekeeping mission, with Turkey emphasizing its role as a ceasefire guarantor despite Israeli opposition. Additionally, Netanyahu has ruled out the Palestinian Authority's governance role in Gaza without fundamental changes and reaffirmed the exclusion of Hamas from any government. The U.S. Vice President has underscored the challenges ahead in disarming Hamas while rebuilding Gaza, highlighting the complexity of balancing security and humanitarian needs.