Türkiye Applauds Mediation Efforts by Egypt, Qatar and US in Securing Gaza Ceasefire

Ankara, The Gulf Observer: Türkiye has expressed strong support for the mediation efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States in securing a lasting ceasefire in Gaza, which has endured more than 300 days of intense Israeli military attacks.

“We support the implementation of the points made by the leaders of these countries in today’s statement,” the Turkish Foreign Ministry announced on Friday. The statement followed a trilateral call from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States urging for the resumption of ceasefire negotiations next week “without any delay by either party (Hamas and Israel).”

The ministry underscored the importance of adhering to the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2735, emphasizing that this resolution offers a strong foundation for achieving enduring peace in Gaza.

Türkiye also called on Israel to “reciprocate the constructive approach” demonstrated by the Palestinians towards the ceasefire.

The Turkish government urged the international community to apply necessary pressure on the Israeli government, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, to ensure the ceasefire is upheld and to advance the peace process. The European Union has also voiced its support for the latest call for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as in Iraq and Lebanon.

“The EU joins Egypt, Qatar, and the US in their call for concluding, without delay, the ceasefire and hostages release deal,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell stated on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“We reiterate our full support for their mediation to put an end to the unbearable cycle of suffering. The deal will also pave the way for regional de-escalation,” Borrell added.

The conflict in Gaza, which erupted after a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7, has resulted in the deaths of at least 39,699 Palestinians, most of whom were women and children.