Turkey's Role in Gaza's Tough Negotiations

Turkey is playing a key role in discussions about Hamas fighters stuck in Gaza. These talks involve the U. S. and Arab mediators. The main goal is to find a safe way out for about 200 fighters hiding in tunnels. This issue is making it hard to move forward with ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire aims to end a two-year war. Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, and the U. S. are working together on this. Turkish officials confirmed their involvement but did not share details. A Hamas official also acknowledged Turkey's role but kept the talks private. Israel has not commented on Turkey's involvement. Last week, a U. S. envoy said solving this standoff is crucial for future ceasefire steps. One possible solution is to let the fighters move to Hamas-controlled areas. Hamas wants this, but Israel has not agreed yet. The fighters are in the Rafah area of Gaza, which is controlled by Israel. Reports say they are ready to give up their weapons for safe passage. However, Hamas has not confirmed the number of trapped fighters. Turkey, a strong critic of Israel's actions in Gaza, is part of the U. S. -backed ceasefire deal. This situation shows how complex the conflict is. Many groups and countries are involved. Finding a solution requires careful negotiation and compromise.