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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has voiced strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest peace initiative aimed at halting the war in Gaza. Erdogan’s comments came shortly after Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met in Washington, where the White House unveiled a detailed 20-point proposal to end the conflict.
The U.S.-sponsored plan includes an immediate ceasefire, the exchange of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, a phased Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, Hamas disarmament, and the formation of a transitional government managed by an international body. While Netanyahu has endorsed the initiative, it remains unclear whether Hamas will agree to the terms.
“I commend U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts and leadership aimed at halting the bloodshed in Gaza and achieving a ceasefire,” Erdogan stated on X, formerly Twitter. He added that Turkey would continue contributing to peace efforts with the goal of achieving a just and lasting resolution acceptable to all sides. This marks Erdogan’s first meeting with Trump in six years, underscoring renewed engagement between Ankara and Washington on regional issues.
Turkey has consistently been one of the most outspoken critics of Israel’s two-year military campaign in Gaza, which it describes as “genocide.” Ankara has already suspended all trade with Israel, called for international action against Netanyahu’s government, and repeatedly pushed for a two-state solution as the only sustainable path forward.
A Turkish Foreign Ministry source confirmed that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has been actively discussing Trump’s peace proposal with regional counterparts, including officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Jordan. These diplomatic efforts highlight Turkey’s strategic role in facilitating dialogue across the Middle East.
As global attention turns to the feasibility of the U.S.-led initiative, the coming days will be crucial in determining whether Hamas and other stakeholders accept the terms, potentially paving the way for an end to one of the region’s most devastating conflicts.
