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2025-08-02 10:31:28
Middle East tensions escalate again, are Gaza ceasefire talks at a stalemate? (1) Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan met with a Hamas delegation in Istanbul on August 1st. (2) The two sides had in-depth discussions on the current situation in the Gaza Strip and the progress of ceasefire negotiations. (3) During the talks, Fidan accused Israel of using starvation as a means of "genocide." (4) He believed that Israel's actions demonstrated a lack of sincerity in promoting a ceasefire. (5) Fidan pointed out that Israel is attempting to weaken the will of the Gazan people to resist and force them to leave their homes by delaying negotiations. (6) Turkey clearly stated that it would not accept any Israeli attempt to expel Gazans or annex the West Bank. (7) Fidan emphasized that Turkey would continue to firmly support the Palestinian cause and promote ceasefire negotiations. (8) These talks demonstrated that tensions in the Middle East remain persistent and the ceasefire process is full of uncertainty.
