Turkey Urges Immediate Action on Gaza, Source Reports
On November 2, 2025, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is anticipated to urge immediate action to secure and administer Gaza by Palestinians during a meeting in Istanbul. This meeting aims to address the ongoing ceasefire developments and the humanitarian crisis impacting Gaza.
Context of the Meeting
The gathering will include foreign ministers from several countries, such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia. These nations previously participated in a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during the U.N. General Assembly in September, discussing peace efforts in Gaza.
Key Discussion Points
Fidan is expected to highlight the necessity of coordinated action among Muslim countries to transition the ceasefire into a sustainable peace. He will also bring attention to Israel’s behavior, alleging that the nation is “making excuses” to undermine the ceasefire.
- Importance of security and administration of Gaza by Palestinians
- Insufficient humanitarian aid entering Gaza
- Israel’s obligations regarding humanitarian aid
Current Situation
Despite the U.S.-brokered Gaza truce, which has left critical issues unresolved—in particular, the disarmament of Hamas and the timeline for Israeli withdrawal from Gaza—the region continues to experience sporadic violence. Fidan will argue for a firm international response against Israel’s actions, which are perceived as provocative.
The ongoing conflict has strained Turkey-Israel relations significantly, with Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan openly criticizing the Israeli military operations in Gaza. Moreover, Turkey played a significant role in persuading Hamas to consider Trump’s peace proposal and has expressed readiness to contribute to an international task force for monitoring the ceasefire.
Israel’s Response
In response to these developments, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar stated that Israel would not accept the presence of Turkish armed forces in Gaza as part of the peace plan. This stance emphasizes the complexities surrounding any potential solutions to the conflict.
The outcome of the Istanbul meeting could have significant implications for the future of Gaza, as well as for regional relations among participating countries.
