Istanbul: A meeting on Gaza, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and attended by foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic countries, began in Istanbul today, Monday. Sources at the Turkish Foreign Ministry stated that the meeting is being held with the participation of the foreign ministers of Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, in addition to representatives from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the meeting will address the latest developments related to the ceasefire in Gaza and the humanitarian situation in the Strip. Fidan is expected to point out that Israel is fabricating pretexts to evade the ceasefire and emphasize the need for the international community to take a firm stance against Israel’s provocative actions.

The Turkish Foreign Minister is expected to emphasize the importance of coordinated action among Islamic countries to ensure the ceasefire transitions into a lasting peace, noting that the humanitarian aid entering Gaza is insufficient and that Israel is not fulfilling its obligations in this regard.

Sources indicate that Fidan will stress that the continuous delivery of sufficient humanitarian aid to Gaza is a humanitarian and legal imperative, as well as the need to exert pressure on Israel in this matter. The Turkish Minister is also expected to emphasize the necessity of implementing arrangements that would ensure the Palestinians assume security and administrative control of Gaza as soon as possible.

Furthermore, Fidan is expected to address the importance of upholding the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people and the two-state solution, and to underscore the importance of continued consultations and close coordination regarding the steps to be taken at the United Nations.