Erdogan announced Turkey's plan to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey intends to participate in monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire agreements in the Gaza Strip.

"We, Turkey, will closely monitor the strict implementation of the agreement and will continue to contribute to this process," Erdogan said during a speech at an event in Ankara, as quoted by Reuters.

According to him, Turkey will continue to express its support until "a Palestinian state with full territorial integrity is established on the basis of the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital," the Anadolu agency said.

From words to a deal: Gas negotiations are close to a crucial stage

The first phase can be agreed by October 10.

US President Donald Trump announced on October 8 that he could visit the Middle East at the end of this week to negotiate peace in Gaza. In his opinion, his participation is necessary to conclude a deal between Hamas and Israel.

Later, Trump announced the signing of the first phase of the peace plan between the Israeli side and the Palestinian movement. As the head of state pointed out, this means the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to the agreed line and the speedy release of all hostages.

On October 9, Al Jazeera TV channel reported that the Palestinian Hamas movement confirmed the achievement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

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