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Erdogan, Trump Discuss Ukraine and Gaza Peace Efforts

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Erdogan Pursues Peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 2.
Erdogan's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine.
Israel has asked the Trump administration to exclude Turkey from the international Board of Peace for Gaza.
Trump supports Turkey's involvement, signaling ongoing U.S.–Israel differences as the Gaza peace plan progresses.

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Trump Receives Israel Prize

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met recently.
Netanyahu awarded Trump the Israel Prize for his contributions to Israel.
Trump emphasized that Hamas must disarm and warned of consequences if it fails to comply.
He suggested Gaza reconstruction could proceed before disarmament, despite ongoing ceasefire violations by Israel.
Egypt has proposed a reconstruction summit, and Trump's administration seeks Gulf-state support with tentative funding.

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Erdogan Pursues Peace

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will discuss peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza with U.S. President Donald Trump on January 2.
Erdogan's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the "Coalition of the Willing" meeting in Paris to support Ukraine.
Israel has asked the Trump administration to exclude Turkey from the international Board of Peace for Gaza.
Trump supports Turkey's involvement, signaling ongoing U.S.–Israel differences as the Gaza peace plan progresses.

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