Turkey Ready to Support Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkey Ready to Support Permanent Ceasefire in Gaza - Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Ankara, November 27, 2024 – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced on Wednesday that Turkey is ready to assist in establishing a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. He expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement recently implemented in Lebanon.

Erdoğan, who has been a vocal critic of Israel's attacks in Gaza and Lebanon, stated that Turkey had previously engaged in discussions with Hamas regarding a ceasefire in Gaza and had provided recommendations to advance the negotiation process.

"Turkey stands prepared to contribute in any way to the establishment of peace and is ready to extend its support for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza," Erdoğan stated.

This announcement reflects Turkey's ongoing efforts to play a mediatory role in the region amidst escalating tensions.