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Trump Urges Turkey to Broker Gaza Ceasefire with Hamas

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

US President Donald Trump asked Turkey to press Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire plan, according to Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan says Hamas has responded, signaling readiness for peace.
Turkish officials hold indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with Israel and Hamas.
Erdogan condemns Israel's Gaza actions as genocide, backs a two-state solution, and says Turkey advises Hamas on future steps.

History

Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed on September 13, 1993, marked a pivotal moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, establishing mutual recognition between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). This agreement aimed to create a framework for Palestinian self-governance and initiated a five-year interim period for further negotiations. Today, ongoing tensions reflect the accords' lasting impact on regional stability and peace efforts.

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Story summary

US President Donald Trump asked Turkey to press Hamas to accept Gaza ceasefire plan, according to Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Erdogan says Hamas has responded, signaling readiness for peace.
Turkish officials hold indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, with Israel and Hamas.
Erdogan condemns Israel's Gaza actions as genocide, backs a two-state solution, and says Turkey advises Hamas on future steps.

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