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Turkey Opens Mosques in Gaza Amid War Recovery Efforts

2/15/2026

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Turkey's Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza in areas heavily damaged during the Israel-Hamas War to support Ramadan worship and bolster Turkey's influence there.
The foundation operates globally with over 1,000 branches and emphasizes providing religious services and community support.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ali Shaath of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a meeting that may indicate a shift in Turkey's regional diplomacy.

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Turkey's Diyanet Foundation opened three mosques in Gaza in areas heavily damaged during the Israel-Hamas War to support Ramadan worship and bolster Turkey's influence there.
The foundation operates globally with over 1,000 branches and emphasizes providing religious services and community support.
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Ali Shaath of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, a meeting that may indicate a shift in Turkey's regional diplomacy.