Within the scope of Operation Iron Swords, Israel hit several points in the Gaza Strip this morning. In the statement made by the Palestinian security forces, 18 people lost their lives in the Rafah region in the south of Gaza, 5 in Al Qarara, 4 in Tel Al-Zaatar, and 3 in Deir Al-Balah. Additionally, in the attacks on the Ahmed Yassin Mosque in the Al-Shati Refugee Camp in the southwest of Gaza, a girl died, and many Palestinians were injured.
The death toll in Palestine has increased to 436.
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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