Türkiye has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel, emphasizing the importance of its full implementation and the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

In a statement, Türkiye expressed its appreciation for the mediating efforts of Qatar and Egypt, which played pivotal roles in brokering the agreement.

Türkiye underscored the need for all phases of the agreement to be fully implemented, urging the international community to ensure that Israel fulfills its responsibilities. Ankara emphasized that the ceasefire should be made permanent and that humanitarian aid must reach Gaza without delay.

The statement reiterated Türkiye’s position that lasting peace and stability in the Middle East can only be achieved by addressing the injustices faced by the Palestinian people. It called for the immediate resumption of peace negotiations aimed at establishing an independent, sovereign, and contiguous State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Türkiye reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Palestinian people in the ongoing struggle for their rights and sovereignty, highlighting the necessity of international efforts to bring peace to the region.

The ceasefire marks a critical step, but Türkiye maintains that comprehensive efforts are needed to ensure justice and stability in the Middle East. (ILKHA)