Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is warning the world—and the United States—that the Gaza ceasefire plan championed by President Donald Trump will fail unless Washington accepts Ankara’s preferred sequence: establish Palestinian governance first, then disarm Hamas. In an interview with Reuters at the Doha Forum, Fidan laid out Turkey’s blueprint for post-war Gaza and asserted that Hamas is willing to hand over authority—if the process is done Turkey’s way.
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Ankara’s Three-Step Plan for Post-War Gaza
Fidan described a phased model he insists is the only workable path to stability.
1. Civil Administration Before Disarmament
A Palestinian “committee of technical experts” must assume civilian governance of Gaza before any weapons are surrendered.
This would place Gaza under a technocratic administration—separate from Hamas—intended to operate with international legitimacy.
2. A New Palestinian Police Force
Once the civil authority is seated, a newly trained, vetted Palestinian police force would take over internal security.
Fidan stressed this force must be Palestinian—not Hamas—and not Israeli-led, signaling a direct challenge to Israel’s long-term security demands.
3. Disarmament Only After Authority Is Transferred
According to Fidan, Hamas is prepared to relinquish control of the Strip under this structure, but only after governance transitions into Palestinian hands.
This sequencing—governance, police, then disarmament—contrasts sharply with Israel’s position that disarmament must come first.
Turkey Warns the U.S.: Don’t Let This Deal Collapse
Fidan issued a pointed caution:
Not advancing the next phase of the U.S.-backed ceasefire plan “would be a major failure for the world” and “a failure for the United States as well.”
Trump’s plan envisions:
- A technocratic interim Palestinian administration
- Oversight by an international “board of peace”
- A multinational stabilization force
But disagreements over the composition of that force—especially whether Turkey is allowed to contribute troops—have slowed implementation.
Israel strongly opposes Turkish participation; Washington is pressuring Israel to reconsider.
Turkey, a NATO member, signed the ceasefire agreement as a guarantor and continues positioning itself as an essential actor on the ground.
Regional Flashpoints: Syria, the Kurds, and Sanctions Relief
Fidan used the interview to address separate regional flashpoints:
• Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF: He claimed the SDF is refusing to integrate into Syria’s post-Assad state structure, threatening Turkish military action if they do not comply.
• Minority protections in Syria: Fidan insisted Turkey’s support for the new Syrian government is not a “blank cheque,” emphasizing unresolved issues.
• Israeli strikes in Syria: He accused Israel of destabilizing southwestern Syria while Netanyahu calls for a demilitarized buffer zone.
• U.S. Sanctions Relief: Fidan said progress is underway to lift the 2020 sanctions tied to Turkey’s purchase of Russia’s S-400 missile system, telling Reuters, “I believe we’ll soon find a way to remove that obstacle.”
Prophetic Context: Nation Against Nation
The splintering of alliances and competing claims over Jerusalem, Gaza, and the broader region echoes Scripture’s warnings about global conflict tightening around Israel.
“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom…” — Matthew 24:7 (NASB 1977)
Turkey’s intervention, Israel’s resistance, Syria’s fragmentation, and America’s mediation all fit the pattern of volatile power shifts preceding deeper geopolitical realignments centered on the Middle East.
Strategic Implications
• Turkey is positioning itself as the gatekeeper of Gaza’s future, deepening tensions with Israel.
• Hamas’ alleged willingness to hand over governance—if true—could alter regional power balances.
• Trump’s plan now hinges on whether Israel accepts Turkey’s involvement in security operations.
• If Ankara succeeds, Turkey becomes the dominant Muslim power shaping Gaza’s post-war identity.
• If Ankara fails, the Gaza plan risks collapsing entirely, prolonging instability.
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Conclusion
Turkey’s declaration is more than diplomacy—it’s leverage. By insisting that governance must precede disarmament, Fidan is challenging both Israel’s security priorities and America’s timeline. Whether Trump’s ceasefire plan stabilizes Gaza or stalls may ultimately depend on one question: Will Israel allow Turkey to become a central security player in Gaza?
The answer will shape not just the next phase of the conflict—but the future of the region.
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