Turkey supports the cease-fire plan in the Gaza Strip promoted by the United States, Egypt and Qatar with negotiations expected to take place on August 15, according to a statement released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry.
The Turkish Foreign Ministry’s statement reads: “We applaud the mediation efforts of Egypt, Qatar and the United States of America to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. We support the implementation of the points made by the leaders of these countries in today’s statement.
The three-phase plan set out in UN Security Council Resolution 2735 provides a sound basis for peace. Israel must respond to the Palestinians’ constructive approach to a ceasefire. The international community must exert the necessary pressure on the Netanyahu government.”
The governments of Qatar, Egypt and the US have called on Israel and Hamas to return to emergency talks on August 15 in either Doha or Cairo to bridge remaining differences over the proposed Gaza ceasefire and implement it. without delay.
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