Türkiye confirms Hamas request for guarantorship in cease-fire deal
Turkish diplomatic sources have confirmed that the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has sought Türkiye’s involvement as a guarantor in potential cease-fire negotiations with Israel.
Israeli response and negotiations
Israeli media outlets reported on Wednesday that Hamas, along with Russia and China, proposed Türkiye as a guarantor for a cease-fire agreement with Israel. Sources involved in negotiations for the release of hostages held by Hamas noted that these demands were not included in previous drafts submitted by the group.
Both Israel and the United States have reportedly rejected this condition.
Türkiye’s stance and international efforts
At the onset of the recent escalation on Oct. 7, Türkiye expressed readiness to act as a guarantor state for any agreement aimed at ending the conflict. Ankara advocates for a two-state solution to permanently resolve the conflict and strongly opposes Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which it labels as a genocide attempt.
Türkiye maintains close ties with Hamas, considering them a resistance group, and seeks broader international support for a lasting resolution.
President Erdogan’s diplomatic outreach
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has actively engaged in diplomacy, holding discussions with leaders from Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Russia and other influential nations to garner support for Türkiye’s initiatives in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
