Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a phone conversation on Wednesday, focusing on the latest international efforts to establish a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. The Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Oncu Keceli, confirmed the call, stating that it was initiated at the request of the U.S. side.
During the conversation, Fidan and Blinken also addressed broader regional developments, though no further details were provided by the spokesperson. The conversation comes amidst a heightened international focus on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Global leaders and organizations are working to de-escalate the situation and secure a lasting ceasefire. More information regarding the specific content of the phone call is expected to be released in the coming days.
