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Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Al Jazeera on Thursday that Türkiye is ready to do whatever is necessary to support the path to peace in the Gaza Strip, including deploying forces if required.
He stressed that Ankara is prepared to assume all responsibilities needed to help resolve the Palestinian issue peacefully, adding, “We want the agreement to move forward, and we do not want it to stall.”
Fidan said the current phase requires implementing certain provisions of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, adding that the responsibility lies with the United States and President Donald Trump to ensure the deal is executed.
He explained that there are necessary steps to move into the second phase of the ceasefire agreement, noting that Türkiye’s primary objective is for the agreement to advance naturally without any intention of altering its course.
The Turkish foreign minister said Ankara is coordinating with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Jordan to ensure the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, noting that Türkiye is engaging in diplomatic efforts to advance the required commitments.
He said Türkiye is awaiting progress on several key steps, including the establishment of a peace council, the transfer of Gaza’s administration to the Palestinians, and the formation of a police force responsible for security inside the strip.
Fidan added that Palestinian security forces will later take charge of enforcing stability in the territory and stressed that no armed groups should remain once political guarantees are in place, which he said would end security problems.
Fidan added that Türkiye would have no objections once stabilization forces begin operating, provided the agreement advances toward delivering aid and enabling residents to return to their homes, steps he described as an essential part of the next phase.
He concluded by reaffirming that Türkiye is prepared to make every effort to ensure progress on the ceasefire agreement and to play an active role in any arrangements aimed at achieving peace in the region.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered by Trump, took effect on Oct. 10. The 20-point framework outlines Israel’s phased withdrawal from Gaza, the release of hostages and prisoners, a reconstruction process, and the formation of a new governing body in Gaza, excluding Hamas.
A key element of the plan is the deployment of the International Stabilization Force (ISF), a multinational, non-combat unit tasked with securing humanitarian corridors and supporting reconstruction efforts.
The Israeli military, despite the ceasefire reached in the Gaza Strip, sometimes carries out attacks targeting Palestinians with various claims.
Since October 2023, Israel has killed more than 70,000 people, mostly women and children, and injured nearly 171,000 others in Gaza.
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