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Turkey says it will monitor Gaza ceasefire closely, thanks Trump for pulling Israel toward deal
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US President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, September 25, 2025, in Washington, DC. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Ankara will closely monitor the strict implementation of the Gaza ceasefire deal and continue to contribute to the process, while maintaining efforts to push for a Palestinian state.
In a statement on X, Erdogan says he thanked US President Donald Trump, “who demonstrated the necessary political will to encourage the Israeli government toward the ceasefire,” as well as Qatar and Egypt. Israel’s role in the process is not mentioned.
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