Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry in Istanbul to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza. Fidan highlighted the seriousness of the current situation in Gaza and the urgent need for action. The two ministers explored diplomatic solutions, increased humanitarian aid, and strategies for a long-term two-state resolution.
Shoukry expressed concerns about the rising tensions between Israel and Iran, emphasizing the potential global repercussions of further military conflict. Both ministers stressed the importance of restraint and called for joint efforts to prevent negative impacts on countries in the region, including Egypt and Turkey.