Turkey expects second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal to start in early 2026

Turkey ‍expects the second phase of ‍a Gaza ceasefire deal to begin early in 2026, ⁠Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Monday, following talks with US, Qatari and Egyptian officials in ‍Miami over the weekend.For the latest updates on the Israel-Palestine conflict, visit our dedicated page.Speaking ‍at a ‍press ⁠conference ‌in Damascus, Fidan ⁠said ‍the discussions focused on obstacles ⁠to advancing the deal to ‌its next phase, adding that the priority was for ‍Gaza’s governance to be taken over by a Palestinian-led group.Read more: US senator urges military action if Hamas, Hezbollah don’t disarm Foreign press group welcomes Israel court deadline on Gaza access