Ankara: In a high-stakes diplomatic exchange, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump that while Turkey supports initiatives aimed at achieving peace in the Middle East, the continuation of Israeli military actions in Gaza threatens the very possibility of a resolution. Erdogan stressed that for any peace plan to take root, Israel must immediately halt its attacks.

The phone call, initiated by the United States, comes on the heels of a landmark meeting between the two leaders at the White House in September their first in six years. During that face-to-face encounter, both Erdogan and Trump highlighted the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in defense and regional security. Erdogan described the discussions as productive, emphas

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