Türkiye welcomes Lebanon-Israel cease-fire, urges international compliance

Türkiye has expressed its support for the cease-fire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, which came into effect early Wednesday.

The Turkish Foreign Ministry welcomed the successful negotiations, emphasizing the importance of making the truce permanent.

"We welcome the successful conclusion of the negotiations to establish a cease-fire in Lebanon and hope that the cease-fire will be permanent," the ministry stated.

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Türkiye's call for accountability and reparations

The ministry urged the international community to ensure Israel fully complies with the terms of the cease-fire and called for reparations to Lebanon for damages incurred during the conflict.

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Türkiye also reiterated its willingness to assist in establishing internal peace in Lebanon.

"It is imperative for the international community to exert pressure on Israel to fully comply with the cease-fire and to provide reparations for the damages it has caused in Lebanon," the statement said.

A portrait of Hezbollah's slain commander Fuad Shukr hangs in front of buildings damaged in recent Israeli strikes, with the slogan in Arabic: "The heart of the resistance" in Beirut?s southern suburbs on November 27, 2024 after a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group took effect. - A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold on after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands. (Photo by AFP)This picture shows a damaged cemetery at the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in the Beirut southern suburb of Burj al-Brajneh on November 26, 2024, amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah. - Israel's security cabinet was due to meet on November 26 to vote on a proposed ceasefire in its war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, an official said, while the White House voiced optimism that a deal was close. (Photo by AFP)BEIRUT, LEBANON - NOVEMBER 26: Smoke billows from buildings after the Israeli army launched an airstrike on the Dahieh district in Beirut, Lebanon on November 26, 2024. ( Houssam Shbaro - Anadolu Agency )People return with their belongings to their homes in Beirut?s southern suburbs on November 27, 2024, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. - A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold on after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands. (Photo by AFP)

Broader regional peace advocated

Türkiye linked the cease-fire to broader regional stability, repeating its call for a comprehensive cease-fire in Gaza and an end to Israel's policies in the region.

Ankara underlined that a long-term solution in Gaza is vital for peace and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean.

"We take this opportunity to recall that in order to ensure regional peace and stability, a permanent and comprehensive cease-fire must be declared in Gaza as soon as possible and Israel must cease its aggressive policies," Turkish Foreign Ministry stated.

November 27, 2024 12:05 PM GMT+03:00