In Israel, over 300 vehicles formed a convoy organized by the Forum for the Families of the Hostages and Missing, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas that includes a prisoner exchange. The convoy, which started in Tel Aviv, is headed toward the Gaza border, with vehicles displaying Israeli flags, yellow banners, and photos of the prisoners. The protesters, aiming to make their plea heard, will use loudspeakers at the border and tow a damaged vehicle from the October 7 incidents as part of their demonstration. The forum emphasized the urgency, stating, “The opportunity to bring everyone back is disappearing every day.”
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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