Countries are still working on a planned United Nations mandate for a stabilization force in Gaza as part of a US-brokered ceasefire deal, and they will decide whether to send soldiers based on this, says Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
Turkey wants to see a post-war framework for Gaza in which “Palestinians ensure Palestine’s governance and security,” he says, after a meeting in Istanbul involving Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia and Turkey.
Israel has expressed firm opposition to Turkey sending troops into Gaza, but has welcomed other nations who have expressed willingness to take part.
Fidan also demands that Israel stop its regular violations of the US-backed ceasefire in Gaza and also fulfill its duty to allow access to humanitarian aid.
Israel says it is acting in accordance with the ceasefire by striking imminent threats to IDF soldiers stationed in Gaza, and accuses Hamas of violating the agreement by not handing over the remains of eight slain hostages still being held in the Strip.
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