Turkish President Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal, which Turkey helped broker in Sharm el-Sheikh, thanking US President Trump, Qatar, and Egypt for their contributions. Ankara, a vocal critic of Israel's actions and supporter of Hamas, pledged to closely monitor the agreement's implementation and will continue efforts towards establishing a sovereign Palestinian state. Turkish officials emphasized the need for humanitarian aid and reconstruction in Gaza, hoping the truce ends what they termed a "genocide," signaling Turkey's ongoing geopolitical engagement in the region.
Bitcoin price today: muted near $122k after record highs; US shutdown drags on ANKARA (Reuters) -President Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday he was very pleased that Hamas-Israel negotiations had resulted in a Gaza ceasefire deal, adding that Turkey would closely monitor its strict implementation and continue to contribute to the process. Turkey, which participated in the ceasefire negotiations in Egypt, has been one of the harshest critics of Israel’s assault on Gaza, calling it a genocide. It has halted all trade with Israel, repeatedly called for international measures against its government, and demanded a two-state solution. "I am very pleased that the Hamas-Israel talks taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh, with contributions from us as Turkey, have resulted in a ceasefire in Gaza," Erdogan posted on X. TURKEY WON’T REST UNTIL PALESTINIAN STATE SET UP He thanked U.S. President Donald Trump "who demonstrated the necessary political will to encourage the Israeli government towards the ceasefire", and also thanked Qatar and Egypt. "As Turkey, we will closely monitor the strict implementation of the agreement and continue to contribute to the process," he added, saying Ankara would not stop until a sovereign Palestinian state was established. Turkey’s intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin attended the talks in Egypt. Ankara, which calls Hamas a resistance group, has taken an increased role in discussions after last month’s White House meeting between Erdogan and Trump. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said ahead of the truce announcement that after the sides declare a ceasefire as a first step in Trump’s plan to end the war, they would work on "heavier" issues like ensuring security in Gaza and post-war scenarios. In a statement, Turkey’s foreign ministry said it hoped the momentum in these talks could lead to a two-state solution. "We welcome the establishment of a ceasefire in Gaza and hope that this ceasefire will bring an end to the genocide that has continued for the past two years," it said. "With the ceasefire in place, it is imperative that humanitarian aid be delivered to Gaza ... and that efforts for the reconstruction of Gaza be launched without delay," it added, saying Ankara would continue providing humanitarian aid. Which stocks should you consider in your very next trade? The best opportunities often hide in plain sight—buried among thousands of stocks you'd never have time to research individually. That's why smart investors use our Stock Screener with 50+ predefined screens and 160+ customizable filters to surface hidden gems instantly. For example, the Piotroski's Picks method averages 23% annual returns by focusing on financial strength, and you can get it as a standalone screen. Momentum Masters catches stocks gaining serious traction, while Blue-Chip Bargains finds undervalued giants. With screens for dividends, growth, value, and more, you'll discover opportunities others miss. Our current favorite screen is Under $10/share, which is great for discovering stocks trading under $10 with recent price momentum showing some very impressive returns! Turkish President Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the Hamas-Israel ceasefire deal, which resulted from negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh involving Turkey, the US, Qatar, and Egypt. Turkey, a key participant in the talks, will closely monitor the agreement's strict implementation, signaling its continued diplomatic engagement in the region. Ankara has been a vocal critic of Israel's actions, labeling them 'genocide,' and previously halted all trade with Israel. This diplomatic outcome reinforces Turkey's assertive foreign policy stance, particularly following increased engagement after a White House meeting between Erdogan and Trump. Turkey aims to ensure humanitarian aid delivery and reconstruction in Gaza while pursuing its long-term objective of establishing a sovereign Palestinian state. The overall 'moderately positive' sentiment and 'optimistic' tone surrounding the ceasefire suggest a potential de-escalation of immediate regional hostilities, but Ankara's steadfast political goals and trade policies remain significant.
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