Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Saturday that Turkey is prepared to fulfill its responsibilities and contribute to ongoing peace efforts in Gaza. His remarks came during a session at the 2025 Doha Forum, which opened in Qatar’s capital and will run for two days.
Responding to questions about the potential deployment of Turkish troops to Gaza, Fidan emphasized that Ankara is “ready to contribute to peace efforts” and stressed that Turkey will do “what falls under its responsibilities” while participating in multilateral initiatives.
Discussions on International Stabilization Force in Gaza
Fidan highlighted detailed discussions regarding the proposed international stabilization force in Gaza, including its mandate, operational framework, and rules of engagement. He said, “We must be realistic about the mission of the international stabilization force and consider the nuances when setting expectations, given the facts on the ground.”
He added that the primary goal of the force should be “to separate Palestinians from Israelis along the border,” ensuring stability and security. Fidan also stressed the importance of completing all functions assigned to the force, including training other organizations such as internal security units, establishing local governance structures, and creating a peace council.
Speaking at the Doha Forum, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan said Türkiye is ready to contribute peace efforts in Gaza, but urged a realistic approach to key decisions on its mission, command and logistics pic.twitter.com/okDUqJTyMR
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Doha Forum 2025
Earlier on Saturday, the 23rd Doha Forum 2025 convened in Doha, attended by the Emir of Qatar, world leaders, diplomats, and senior officials from around the globe.
During the same session, Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani stated that a full ceasefire in Gaza cannot be considered achieved without the withdrawal of Israeli forces. He confirmed ongoing negotiations to chart the next phase of Gaza’s future.
Al-Thani underlined that efforts to establish a ceasefire are crucial for both the stabilization of Gaza and the establishment of a future Palestinian state. “We are at a critical stage, and the agreement on Gaza has not yet been fully implemented,” he noted.
UN-Backed Plan for Temporary International Force
On November 17, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution authorizing the creation of a temporary international force in Gaza, based on a 20-point plan proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
The resolution stipulates that the force will operate under a unified command approved by the proposed “Peace Council,” which the Security Council welcomed as an interim administrative body with international legal status. The council is tasked with coordinating funding and implementing frameworks to rebuild Gaza while the Palestinian Authority completes its reform program.
The temporary international force is to consist of units contributed by participating countries, operating in consultation with Egypt and Israel. It is expected to assist the Peace Council in monitoring the ceasefire in Gaza and implementing arrangements to achieve the goals of the overall plan.
As of now, neither the Peace Council nor the stabilization force in Gaza has been formally established. The first phase of the Gaza agreement—which includes the release of all Israeli prisoners, living and deceased—has yet to conclude, delaying the start of the second phase. US officials, however, have indicated that the international force is expected to arrive in Gaza “very soon.”
Source: News Agencies
