Hakan Fidan meets Muhammad Darwish on Gaza peace and aid
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 9
Hakan Fidan meets Muhammad Darwish on Gaza peace and aid
10 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · May 9
In Ankara, Fidan called Israel’s expanding presence in Gaza and obstruction of aid unacceptable, as a drone strike near Jabalia killed Eyad al-Motawwaq and injured several others.
Gaza’s Health Ministry said four people were killed and 15 injured in the past 48 hours, while shelling hit Gaza City’s Tuffah area and an earlier strike wounded four in Shati Camp.
Truce talks remain stalled; Gaza authorities say 850 Palestinians have been killed since the October ceasefire, and the war since October 2023 has killed 72,736 and devastated most civilian infrastructure.
As Israel defies court orders and blocks life-saving aid, what options remain to avert a full-scale famine in Gaza?
With over 220 journalists killed by its army, why does Israel face no accountability for this deadly war on the press?
Can peace talks succeed if one side must disarm while the other expands its military occupation?
Türkiye’s Role in the 2026 Gaza Crisis: Mediation, Humanitarian Aid, and Regional Geopolitics
Overview
In May 2026, Türkiye held high-level talks with a Hamas delegation, focusing on urgently achieving a ceasefire in Gaza. These discussions highlighted Türkiye’s role as a key mediator and its commitment to acting as a guarantor for peace efforts. The engagement, led by MIT chief İbrahim Kalın, reflects Türkiye’s broader foreign policy, which combines intelligence diplomacy with humanitarian advocacy. This strategic approach positions Türkiye as a significant player in regional crisis management, aiming to de-escalate conflicts and support affected areas, while earning appreciation from involved parties for its steadfast mediation and growing influence in peace initiatives.