A source in the Turkish Foreign Ministry indicated today, Monday, that "Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed the Israeli attacks on Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov during a phone call." Turkey claims that it is willing to mediate in the conflict and is in contact with Hamas regarding the release of civilians they are holding as hostages. Additionally, Turkey has sent humanitarian aid to Gaza, which remains in Egypt due to the border closure.