Turkish Foreign Minister Chakan Fidan held talks with his counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian a day after Iran’s top diplomat held talks with Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Iran has warned that armed groups it supports in the region could launch an attack on Israel because of its war with Hamas.
According to H. Fidano, Turkey urgently calls for a ceasefire, because it is easy to predict that if no long-term solution is found, this violence will only expand even more.
“We don’t want the human tragedy in Gaza to turn into a war that would affect the countries of the region,” the minister said.
He said Iran’s foreign minister “shared with us that there are serious indications that other armed elements in the region may intervene in the conflict if conditions do not change.”
“Ceasefire and peace have become even more important,” Fidan added.
H. Amir-Abdollahian said that a peace conference involving Muslim and Arab countries should take place as soon as possible.
He also called on Muslim countries to boycott Israeli products because of this war.
Israel began bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas gunmen stormed the border on October 7, killing 1,400 people. people, mostly civilians, and kidnapped more than 220 people, according to Israeli officials.
The Ministry of Health of the Gaza Strip, controlled by the Hamas group, reported that more than 8,800 Palestinians have died in the Palestinian territory since the start of the war with Israel. people, according to the latest data.
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Turkey Seeks to Mediate Ceasefire Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle East
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to intensify, Turkey has emerged as a key player seeking to mediate a ceasefire. According to recent reports, Turkish Foreign Minister Chakan Fidan held talks with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, to discuss the escalating tensions in the region. This development comes after Iran’s top diplomat held talks with Hamas leaders in Qatar, further underscoring Turkey’s efforts to calm the situation.
Turkey’s urgent call for a ceasefire is not surprising, given the potential consequences of an all-out war in the region [[1]]. With tensions between Israel and Hamas at an all-time high, the threat of armed groups supported by Iran launching an attack on Israel is a very real concern. Turkey’s efforts to broker a ceasefire are likely driven by a desire to prevent the situation from spiraling further out of control and potentially destabilizing the entire region.
Turkey’s position on the conflict is complex, as it has traditionally been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause while maintaining diplomatic relations with Iran [[2]]. However, the recent losses sustained by Hezbollah in Lebanon have strengthened Turkey’s hand against Iran, potentially providing Ankara with an opportunity to assert its influence in the region [[1]].
The involvement of the United States in the conflict is also worth noting. Although Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to the White House was postponed earlier this year, the US may still look to Turkey as a key regional player in its efforts to address the Iran-Israel conflict [[3]].
Turkey’s efforts to mediate a ceasefire in the Middle East are a welcome development, given the rapidly escalating tensions in the region. With its delicate balancing act between supporting the Palestinian cause and maintaining diplomatic relations with Iran, Turkey is uniquely positioned to play a key role in preventing further conflict. As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Turkey’s diplomatic efforts will be successful in brokering a lasting ceasefire.
