US EditionLeveraging Hamas Ties, Turkey Joins Gaza Peace Talks
Turkey is leveraging its close ties with Hamas to support US-led indirect talks aimed at ending the Gaza war that has killed over 67,000 people, officials said.
- Turkey joined indirect talks in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh on October 8, aiming to help end the ongoing Gaza war alongside Israeli and Hamas negotiators.
- US President Donald Trump requested that Turkey leverage its ties with Hamas to convince the group to accept his 20-point peace proposal introduced last month.
- A group of Turkish officials, headed by Ibrahim Kalin, the nation's intelligence chief, has been in ongoing communication with Hamas, relaying guidance on actions needed to promote stability for Palestinians.
- Erdogan stated his team is 'in contact' and 'explaining the most appropriate way', while he claims Hamas is 'ready for peace and negotiations'.
- These negotiations signal possible progress toward a ceasefire, with Turkey positioned as a key intermediary given its historical ties to Hamas and ongoing involvement.
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Radio France Internationale
Leveraging Hamas ties, Turkey joins Gaza peace talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed on Wednesday that his American counterpart, Donald Trump, called on him to "convince" the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) to accept his peace proposal for the Gaza Strip. The militia and Israel have had indirect contacts since Monday on the possible pact, which would involve a ceasefire and the release of those kidnapped during the attacks of October 7, 2023.
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Erdogan says Trump asked Turkey to convince Hamas to back Gaza plan
ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey has been asked by U.S. President Donald Trump to help convince Hamas to support his plan to end Gaza's war and it has been explaining to the group what needs to be done,
Trump asks Türkiye to persuade Hamas to accept Gaza Peace Plan
US President Donald Trump has asked Türkiye to persuade Hamas to accept his proposed plan to end the Gaza war, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan revealed on Wednesday. According to Al Arabiya English, Erdogan said in a statement that Trump requested Ankara’s help in convincing Hamas to agree to the US peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing Gaza conflict. Erdogan’s remarks come as indirect talks between Israeli and Hamas negotiators ente…
Turkey, which has declared its support for the peace plan and is participating in the negotiations in Egypt, has been one of the most vocal critics of the Israeli offensive, which it calls genocide.
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