The foreign ministers of Türkiye and Egypt are set to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and international efforts to rebuild the Strip once the conflict concludes during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, according to a Turkish foreign ministry source.
Türkiye, a NATO member, has been one of the most vocal critics of Israel's two-year assault on Gaza, which it has described as genocide, a claim Israel denies. Along with Egypt and Qatar, Türkiye has played a key role in mediating the fragile ceasefire and has committed to monitoring its strict implementation.
The source revealed that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will host his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, for discussions on potential next steps in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.
Fidan is expected to "emphasise that, despite Israel's violations, the Palestinian side is adhering to the ceasefire conditions and managing the process positively," the source added. He will also stress the importance of international support for rebuilding Gaza and reiterate Türkiye's offer to assist in these efforts.
Israel and Hamas have each accused the other of violating the October ceasefire, with Israel claiming Hamas is stalling over the return of hostages' remains and Hamas accusing Israel of blocking aid deliveries.
At the urging of the U.S., Türkiye has repeatedly expressed a desire to join task forces to monitor the ceasefire’s implementation, including participating in an international stabilisation force, for which a United Nations Security Council resolution is being pursued.
However, Israel has opposed Turkish involvement, stating that no Turkish forces would be present in Gaza.
The ministers will also hold the first meeting of the Türkiye-Egypt Joint Planning Group, according to the source. This meeting will bring together officials to prepare for high-level talks scheduled to take place in Cairo next year, in accordance with an agreement signed last year.
Ankara has consistently praised Egypt for its efforts in facilitating humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza. Türkiye has sent thousands of tonnes of aid and has offered to assist Hamas in locating the bodies of Israeli hostages, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement.
Earlier this month, ministers from seven Muslim countries met in Istanbul to discuss the situation in Gaza, although Egypt did not attend the meeting.
Fidan also held talks with U.S. officials in Washington on Monday regarding Syria and Gaza, following which he mentioned that discussions had covered possible next steps in the ceasefire agreement.
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has said the government’s resignation is “inevitable” and called for early elections following mass protests ...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will likely announce his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair early next year, ahead of the exp...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled a sharp reduction to the organisation’s 2026 regular budget, proposing a cut of $577 million and...
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday as French unions staged nationwide strikes and demonstrations to press the government ...
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met on Tuesday with delegations from U.S. energy giant Chevron and the Syrian Petroleum Company to discuss potential ...
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has said the government’s resignation is “inevitable” and called for early elections following mass protests over budget policies and allegations of corruption.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he will likely announce his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair early next year, ahead of the expiry of current Chair Jerome Powell’s term in May 2026.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled a sharp reduction to the organisation’s 2026 regular budget, proposing a cut of $577 million and an 18% reduction in staffing, as the United Nations faces one of its most severe liquidity crises in years.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday as French unions staged nationwide strikes and demonstrations to press the government on its 2026 budget proposals.
A four-part docuseries executive produced by Curtis '50 cent' Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton on Netflix is at the centre of controversy online.
Security concerns across Central Asia have intensified rapidly after officials in Dushanbe reported a series of lethal incursions originating from Afghan soil, marking a significant escalation in border violence.
Moscow and Kyiv painted very different pictures of the battlefield on Sunday, each insisting momentum was on their side as the fighting around Pokrovsk intensified.
Russia has claimed a decisive breakthrough in the nearly four-year war, with the Kremlin announcing the total capture of the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk just hours before United States mediators were due to arrive in Moscow.
French President Emmanuel Macron addressed critical issues surrounding Ukraine’s ongoing conflict, the role of American mediation, and European involvement during a press conference on Monday, reaffirming France’s commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and ensuring peace in the region.
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan Dell announced on Tuesday that they will donate $6.25 billion to the investment accounts of 25 million U.S. children aged 10 and under.
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has said the government’s resignation is “inevitable” and called for early elections following mass protests over budget policies and allegations of corruption.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled a sharp reduction to the organisation’s 2026 regular budget, proposing a cut of $577 million and an 18% reduction in staffing, as the United Nations faces one of its most severe liquidity crises in years.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Paris on Tuesday as French unions staged nationwide strikes and demonstrations to press the government on its 2026 budget proposals.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met on Tuesday with delegations from U.S. energy giant Chevron and the Syrian Petroleum Company to discuss potential cooperation in oil and gas exploration projects along Syria’s Mediterranean coast, the state-run SANA news agency reported.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment