Erdogan: Not fair to put burden of peace only on Hamas, Palestinians

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (File/AFP)
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Updated 08 October 2025
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Erdogan: Not fair to put burden of peace only on Hamas, Palestinians

  • Erdogan said Israel remained the main obstacle to peace in Gaza despite a plan by US President Donald Trump

ANKARA: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday it was neither fair nor realistic to put the burden of achieving peace in Gaza solely on Hamas and Palestinians, and that Israel must stop its attacks in order for peace efforts to succeed.

Speaking to lawmakers from his party, Erdogan said Israel remained the main obstacle to peace in Gaza despite a plan by US President Donald Trump. Ceasefire talks in Egypt, to which Turkish officials are attending, are critical, he said.

"Peace is not a bird with a single wing. Putting the entire burden of peace on Hamas and Palestinians is not a fair, correct or realistic approach," he said, repeating his claim that Hamas is a "resistance group".


US envoy to UN discusses Jordan’s humanitarian aid for Gaza

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US envoy to UN discusses Jordan’s humanitarian aid for Gaza

  • Prince Rashid bin El-Hassan, along with UN and US delegation, inaugurated new JHCS logistics operations center
  • US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz’s visit aims to remove bureaucratic obstacles to support Gaza’s humanitarian operations in the coming period

LONDON: Prince Rashid bin El-Hassan, chairman of the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization, met with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz to discuss Jordan’s aid efforts for the Gaza Strip.

During the meeting, attended by representatives from UN agencies in Jordan and a delegation from the US Embassy in Amman, Prince Rashid emphasized Jordan’s commitment to continuing its humanitarian efforts in support of Gaza through international partnerships.

The meeting also discussed ways to improve the Jordanian relief corridor and to eliminate all obstacles, ensuring efficient delivery of aid to the Palestinian coastal enclave.

Prince Rashid, along with the UN and US delegation, inaugurated the new JHCO logistics operations center.

Waltz highlighted the US partnership with Jordan, recognizing its role in delivering humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. He mentioned that US assistance includes tents, blankets, medical supplies, food, and flour, according to the Petra news agency.

Waltz emphasized that the ceasefire and the implementation of the agreement, along with the release of hostages, are vital for Gaza’s reconstruction, enhanced security, and expanded humanitarian aid efforts.

He said his visit aims to remove bureaucratic obstacles to support humanitarian operations in the coming period, Petra reported.