A new Turkish step in the Gaza file: The Foreign Minister joins the “Peace Council”.

Ankara, Turkey – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will officially join the “Peace Council for Gaza,” a move reflecting a new Turkish diplomatic escalation within the framework of Turkish efforts to support international initiatives aimed at halting the aggression and alleviating the humanitarian suffering in the Gaza Strip.

In statements carried by news agencies, Erdoğan said that the Foreign Minister’s joining the Peace Council comes within the framework of a coordinated political move through which Ankara seeks to play a more active role in ending the war, ensuring the protection of civilians, and supporting efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire.

The Turkish President affirmed that his country will not stand idly by regarding what is happening in Gaza, emphasizing the continuation of diplomatic and humanitarian efforts at various levels, whether through international organizations or multilateral political initiatives.

He indicated that the “Peace Council for Gaza” represents an important platform for unifying international pressure, working to deliver humanitarian aid urgently, and holding the international community accountable for the ongoing violations against civilians. This move comes amid escalating international calls to end the war in Gaza, amid UN warnings of a worsening humanitarian catastrophe and a severe shortage of food, medicine and basic services within the sector.