Lebanon
US mediates fresh Israel-Lebanon dialogue
The latest round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said.
Turkey, a key Hamas backer, criticizes Israeli attack
1 min Mena Today
Turkey condemned Israel's attack against Hamas members in Qatar's capital Doha, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, adding that the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed to deepen conflict and instability in the region.
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan © Mena Today
Turkey condemned Israel's attack against Hamas members in Qatar's capital Doha, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday, adding that the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu aimed to deepen conflict and instability in the region.
"This attack, which constitutes a clear violation of international law and Qatar's sovereignty, has also targeted the security and peace of our brotherly nation, Qatar," Erdogan said in a statement.
"Turkey stands with its Palestinian brothers and its ally, strategic partner and friend, Qatar, with all its capabilities," Erdogan also said.
Earlier, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said the attack showed Israel had adopted "expansionist politics in the region and terrorism" as state policies.
"The targeting of the Hamas negotiating delegation while ceasefire talks continue shows that Israel does not aim to reach peace, but rather continue the war," the ministry said in a statement.
The Turkish government is a close ally of Hamas. Ankara provides political and financial support to the terrorist movement.
Reporting by Tuvan Gumrukcu and Huseyin Hayatsever
Related
Qatar
US-Iran talks gain momentum, Qatar says
Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.
Turkey
Turkey seeks Black Sea calm after drone attack
Turkey on Tuesday called on Russia and Ukraine to take measures to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea after a drone attack hit a Turkish-owned vessel and seriously injured three crew members near Russia's Novorossiysk port.
Subscribe to our newsletter
