Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan urged the international community to play a more active role in achieving an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and advocated for a two-state solution to the conflict during discussions at the G20 meeting in Brazil, according to a diplomatic source from Turkey.
Despite Turkey’s criticism of Israel for its actions in Gaza and its support for bringing Israel to trial for genocide, Turkey does not categorize Hamas, the Palestinian group governing Gaza, as a terrorist organization, in contrast to some Western allies and Gulf nations.
Fidan emphasized the need to halt the “savagery” in Gaza and explored measures for an urgent ceasefire and increased aid to the region in talks with counterparts from the United States, Germany, and Egypt.
Discussions with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock included concrete steps to stop the ongoing conflict. Fidan also highlighted the necessity for reform in the UN Security Council, citing its failure to reach a decision on a ceasefire despite a third US veto on the matter.
Ankara advocates for a more inclusive and representative Security Council. Fidan commended Brazilian President Lula’s stance, referencing Lula’s comparison of the Gaza war to Nazi genocide during World War Two, which sparked a diplomatic dispute.