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Turkey Mediates Gaza Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Tensions

12/24/2025

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Fidan Facilitates Ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Hamas officials in Ankara to advance the Gaza ceasefire.
The second phase is planned for 2026 after talks with the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
Hamas says it met obligations but accuses Israel of hindering progress through strikes and asks for more humanitarian aid.
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire terms; Hamas has not returned a hostage and Rafah Crossing is restricted.

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Hamas Criticizes Israel

Osama Hamdan, a Hamas official, criticized Israel for not adhering to the ceasefire, saying the delay of the second phase reflects Israel's plan to withdraw from Gaza while maintaining a military presence.
He rejected foreign disarmament efforts, stating Hamas has retained its weapons despite Israeli attempts.
Hazem Qassem, a Hamas spokesman, condemned Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz's calls to keep forces and expand settlements as violations of the ceasefire.

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Historical Context

The Oslo Accords, signed in 1993, marked a pivotal attempt to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, establishing the Palestinian Authority for limited self-governance in parts of the West Bank and Gaza. Despite initial hopes, the failure to address key issues like borders and settlements has perpetuated tensions, with both Hamas and Israel accusing each other of ceasefire violations, highlighting the ongoing challenges to peace in the region.

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Fidan Facilitates Ceasefire

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Hamas officials in Ankara to advance the Gaza ceasefire.
The second phase is planned for 2026 after talks with the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.
Hamas says it met obligations but accuses Israel of hindering progress through strikes and asks for more humanitarian aid.
Both sides accuse each other of violating ceasefire terms; Hamas has not returned a hostage and Rafah Crossing is restricted.

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