Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that he "held a phone conversation with the head of Hamas's political bureau, Ismail Haniya, today to discuss efforts to end the fighting in Gaza as well as the movement's decision to accept a ceasefire in the sector." He stated on the platform X: "During the call, I mentioned that Hamas's decision is a positive one... We emphasized that Israel must also take a step towards a permanent ceasefire."
Erdogan had welcomed Hamas's decision to accept a ceasefire in Gaza, adding that he hopes Israel will do the same. During his remarks at a ministerial meeting, he called on Western countries to increase pressure on Israeli leadership to accept a ceasefire. He added, "Now, Israel must take the same step."
