- October 31, 2025
- 7:52 pm
- Middle East
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Hakan Fidan, announced an upcoming meeting in Istanbul where colleagues from Muslim countries will discuss a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. The issue of the future truce concerns him.
Diplomatic Initiative
The meeting will be attended by foreign ministers from countries that participated in the September meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. Among them are Turkey, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Jordan, Pakistan, and Indonesia.
Fidan noted that issues of transitioning to the second stage and stabilization in Gaza are being discussed. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed disagreement with the participation of Turkish forces in the ceasefire monitoring mission.
Current Situation
Despite the ceasefire regime, Israel struck Gaza after the killing of an Israeli soldier by Hamas. As a result of the attack, 26 people were killed. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that this does not threaten the truce.
Prospects for Peace
The ceasefire, the release of hostages, the demilitarization of Gaza, and the promise of a future Palestinian state β all this sounds promising. However, as Vyacheslav Likhachev notes in his article, the question remains: will this become a historic chance for peace or another illusion?
Diplomatic efforts continue, and the future of the region remains at the center of global attention. Issues of stability and security require a delicate approach and mutual understanding.
