Israel remains main obstacle to peace in Gaza, says Turkish president
Turkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on Israel to make greater effort to find peace as talks in Egypt continue for a third day.
Speaking at a gathering of his governing AK Party, Erdogan said: “Peace is not a bird with a single wing. Putting the entire burden of peace on Hamas and Palestinians is not a fair, correct or realistic approach.”
Erdogan said Israel remains the main obstacle to peace and also called on it to stop attacks on Gaza.
Egypt’s el-Sisi optimistic after promising messages from Gaza ceasefire talks
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says messages from indirect Gaza talks taking place between Hamas and Israel in Sharm el-Sheikh through mediators have been “very encouraging”.
“Yesterday, delegations from Qatar, Egypt, and envoys of President Trump arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh, and the messages I received from them are very encouraging,” he said, speaking at a graduation ceremony for Egyptian police.
“A ceasefire, the return of prisoners and detainees, the reconstruction of Gaza and the launch of a peaceful political process that leads to the establishment and recognition of the Palestinian state means we are on the right path to lasting peace and stability.”
Earlier today, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said “additional Arab countries will sign peace agreements with Israel if the war in Gaza comes to an end.”
Egypt’s el-Sisi invites Trump to attend potential ceasefire signing ceremony
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has invited Donald Trump for a signing ceremony for the ceasefire in case a deal is reached.
“I invite US President Donald Trump to attend the signing of the ceasefire agreement in Egypt if it is reached. It would be wonderful to have you here,” el-Sisi said earlier today, in another sign of his optimism about a possible breakthrough.
