Türkiye says fully implementing all phases of Gaza cease-fire deal 'essential'

Türkiye said Wednesday that fully implementing all phases of the Gaza cease-fire deal between the Palestinian group Hamas and Israel is "essential."

"In the following process, it is essential that all phases of the agreement are fully implemented, the cease-fire is made permanent, and humanitarian aid is urgently delivered to Gaza," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement, expressing gratitude to the mediating countries, notably Qatar and Egypt, for their endeavors.

The international community needs to ensure that Israel meets its responsibilities regarding these issues, the ministry noted.

Enduring peace and stability in the Middle East depend on achieving peace in Palestine and putting an end to the injustice endured by the Palestinian people, it highlighted.

Peace talks must begin without delay to create an independent, sovereign and connected State of Palestine along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, the ministry said.

"Türkiye will continue to support the Palestinian people in the period ahead," it added.

Earlier, Qatari Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman announced the success of mediators in reaching a cease-fire agreement in the Gaza Strip, noting that its implementation will begin this Sunday.