Big diplomatic vibes in Istanbul 🌍✨! On Monday, foreign ministers from seven countries – Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan – sat down to hash out Gaza’s next chapter.
The main agenda? Keeping the Gaza ceasefire alive and dreaming up a roadmap for the enclave’s future. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan led the talks, emphasizing unity. “All participants agree that we do not want the atrocities in Gaza to resume,” he said. 🙏
The group also strongly backs a two-state solution as the baseline for lasting peace. It’s basically the idea of Israel and Palestine living side by side, each with recognized borders – a concept that’s been floating around for years but needs fresh momentum. 🚀
However, the road to peace isn’t smooth. Fidan accused Israel of repeated truce violations and blocking much-needed humanitarian aid. This blockade has made enforcing the ceasefire and delivering relief supplies super tough. 💔
So, what’s next? The ministers stressed vigilant monitoring to keep violence from flaring up again and pledged to push international partners for more humanitarian corridors. It’s a high-stakes game, but with shared commitment and dialogue, they’re betting on hope over hate. 🤝✨
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FMs from seven countries meet in Istanbul to discuss Gaza's future
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