Turkey Steps Up as Gaza Mediator, Pushes New Peace Plan in Diplomatic Blitz

Turkey Steps Up as Gaza Mediator, Pushes New Peace Plan in Diplomatic Blitz Turkey is launching a concentrated diplomatic offensive to position itself as a central mediator in the Gaza conflict, proposing a new governing body for the territory and rallying regional allies behind a unified peace push. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is spearheading the effort, holding urgent telephone talks with the top diplomats of Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to coordinate a ceasefire and lasting peace plan [26885]. The flurry of calls signals Turkey's attempt to build a unified Arab stance to end the war. Central to Ankara's proposal is the creation of a "Board of Peace" to govern Gaza after the current conflict, which Fidan called a "historic opportunity" [56755]. While details on the board's composition and powers remain unclear, the plan advocates for a new administrative body, moving away from sole control by either Hamas or Israel. Turkey has explicitly stated its readiness to take on a direct role in post-war Gaza. Minister Fidan declared the country is prepared to "fulfill its responsibilities with a great sense of duty" and urged the international community to establish a formal mechanism to end the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories [5840]. This diplomatic campaign underscores Turkey's ambition to increase its influence in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The country has been a vocal critic of Israel's military actions and is now actively shaping proposals for the day after the fighting stops. Turkey Proposes "Board of Peace" to Govern Post-War Gaza Turkey's Top Diplomat Pushes Gaza Plan in Flurry of Arab Calls Turkey Offers to Help Govern Gaza, Seeks End to Israeli Occupation