Overview
- Erdogan told an OIC economic forum in Istanbul that Hamas is “determined” to adhere to the Oct. 10 ceasefire.
- He accused Israel of breaching the truce and said Israeli actions are obstructing humanitarian aid deliveries and reconstruction efforts.
- Turkey scheduled talks in Istanbul with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Jordan, Pakistan and Indonesia on plans for Gaza’s recovery, with a news conference expected later the same day.
- He urged immediate implementation of the Arab League–OIC reconstruction plan announced in March and said OIC and COMCEC should lead Gaza’s recovery.
- Israeli outlets countered that Hamas has violated the ceasefire, citing the killing of three soldiers and delays returning hostage bodies, while noting some remains were handed over and others are still sought as Hamas requests heavy equipment for retrieval.