Turkiye proposes guarantor formula for Israeli-Palestinian issue: Turkish FM

Turkiye’s Foreign Minister has put forth a proposal for a guarantor system in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Ankara’s central role in shaping the idea, Anadolu News Agency reports.

According to the report, Hakan Fidan emphasised the need for multiple countries, including Turkiye, to act as guarantors once both parties reach an agreement, with the responsibility to ensure its implementation.

Fidan also emphasised the importance of international pressure on Israel to adopt a two-state solution, saying Turkiye shared its views on this issue with the parties.

“Discussions held between the Turkish Foreign Minister and the US revealed that the Biden administration was also supportive of a two-state solution” Fidan stated.

Fidan pointed out the need for the international community to take a more active role in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian issue.

He said that US and Western military and political backing could provide an amount of deterrence, adding: “Until peace is guaranteed, the state and people of Israel in the region will never feel secure. In their continuous pursuit of security, they will feel the need to oppress others and resort to violence. This cycle will perpetuate itself.”

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