Turkish FM Advocates Permanent Ceasefire and Two-State Solution for Palestine-Israel Conflict
Washington, The Gulf Observer: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the urgent need for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine’s Gaza Strip and called for the initiation of a two-state solution between Palestine and Israel. Speaking at a news conference in Washington on Friday, Fidan highlighted the gravity of the situation in Gaza and stressed the necessity of taking concrete steps to end the ongoing tragedy and loss of life.
During his two-day visit to the United States, Fidan met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss bilateral relations, regional dynamics, and international issues, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza. The visit included a Türkiye-US Strategic Mechanism meeting and high-level discussions with key US officials, including National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, Benjamin Cardin (Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee), and Phil Gordon (National Security Advisor to US Vice President Kamala Harris).
Fidan expressed Türkiye’s alignment with the widespread international consensus on the immediate requirement for humanitarian aid to Gaza. He noted that a remarkable level of agreement has been reached among nations, with some, like Türkiye, advocating for an uninterrupted and permanent ceasefire.
Addressing the humanitarian crisis, Fidan underscored the collective responsibility felt by international organizations, particularly the United Nations, and numerous countries to address the dire situation in Gaza. He highlighted the unanimous stance on the need for urgent humanitarian assistance.
Commenting on the US proposal to establish a temporary port in Gaza for aid delivery, Fidan acknowledged the international community’s reaction to alleviate the crisis. He emphasized that such efforts are essential not only to ease the conscience but also to prevent potential social mobilization and unrest in affected countries.
Fidan expressed concern about the actions of some countries that, in his words, are “blind and deaf” to the actions of Israel. He strongly condemned the deliberate killing of over 30,000 innocent civilians in Gaza, considering it a new level of oppression. The Foreign Minister urged a comprehensive resolution to the crisis, stating that the continuation of the dire situation is an “unbearable reality.”
The Gaza conflict began with an October 7 attack by the Palestinian group Hamas, prompting a destructive military response from Israel. Since then, more than 30,000 Palestinians have lost their lives, with a majority of the 2.3 million residents displaced, facing starvation amid a worsening humanitarian catastrophe.
