Turkey: Hamas's Safe Haven Stirs Tensions Against Israel
Turkey: Hamas's safe haven and the West's dangerous blind spot by Khaled Abu Toameh. The Trump administration seeks to stabilize the Gaza Strip through a 'Peace Council,' but one of its participants, Turkey, seems particularly…
Assessment
Turkey's inclusion in a proposed Gaza peace council is under scrutiny because of its longstanding support for Hamas. The Erdogan government's role as a Hamas sanctuary undermines any credible effort to disarm the group or broker Middle East peace. This tension highlights a dangerous blind spot for Western policy.