Gaza Genocide03 November, 20253 min read
Turkey Announces Hamas Will Relinquish Control of Gaza Amid Ongoing Israeli Occupation and Ceasefire Violations
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Hamas will transfer Gaza’s governance to a Palestinian committee, Turkish FM Hakan Fidan confirmed. Muslim countries condemned Israel’s violations of the Gaza ceasefire and called for immediate withdrawal.
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Palestinian Governance Transition Talks
Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan says Hamas is prepared to hand Gaza’s administration to a Palestinian committee, with Turkey and Qatar backing a transition toward Palestinian self-rule. Fidan tied the handover to disarmament by Hamas and other factions, noting Hamas has not fully committed to disarm. He spoke after a closed-door Istanbul meeting with ministers from Türkiye, the UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
“Hamas is prepared to transfer governance of Gaza to a Palestinian committee… supported by Turkey and Qatar—two key Hamas interlocutors… requires Hamas and other factions to disarm, though Hamas has yet to fully commit to disarmament.”
At the meeting, attendees pressed for Palestinian-led governance and discussed how to support it diplomatically and economically. Pakistan and other ministers also underscored that Israeli forces remain in Palestinian territories and demanded their withdrawal. They placed the governance shift in the context of continued Israeli military presence.
Ceasefire Challenges in Gaza
Ministers said the truce is being regularly undermined by Israeli actions. Fidan accused Israel of breaching the ceasefire and choking aid into Gaza. Aid groups have seen multiple shipments rejected and agreed daily deliveries are not met.
Pakistan Today reports Israeli airstrikes have directly challenged the truce. Roya News says the ceasefire remains fragile amid ongoing Israeli strikes and Palestinian attacks.
Hamas denies Israeli allegations and reports that Israeli operations have caused significant Palestinian casualties. This underscores that Israeli military strikes are still killing and injuring Palestinians despite the declared truce.
Ceasefire Origins and Narratives
Sources differ on who arranged the ceasefire and the exact date it started. thenationalnews describes a “fragile ceasefire agreement brokered last month” and dates its start to October 10. Pakistan Today credits a US-led effort “under President Trump” on October 9 for the truce.
Roya News also attributes the ceasefire to Trump and dates it October 10. These discrepancies are significant because the Western Alternative outlet highlights Turkey and Qatar’s role as intermediaries for Hamas. Meanwhile, two West Asian outlets emphasize US and Trump’s role in the truce, reflecting competing stories about who holds influence over Israel and Hamas.
Gaza Governance and Security Plans
Fidan links Hamas’s handover to disarmament and an International Stabilisation Force (ISF) discussion. The ISF could potentially operate under a UN Security Council mandate with contributions from Egypt, Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Indonesia. Pakistan Today reports that Washington is consulting partners on the force’s composition and notes that Türkiye wants to participate.
Israel opposes Türkiye’s involvement because of Ankara’s ties with Hamas. Roya News focuses less on the ISF mechanics and more on ensuring Palestinians govern and secure their territory with international institutional and economic support. The through-line is clear: ministers argue Palestinians must run Gaza, even as external actors debate security arrangements and Israel works to block Turkish participation.
Diplomatic Efforts in Muslim States
Diplomacy among Muslim-majority states is intensifying. The Istanbul meeting brought together Saudi, Qatari, Emirati, Jordanian, Pakistani, Indonesian, and Turkish officials; Egypt coordinated but did not attend. Turkey urges partners to mobilize economic and diplomatic muscle to rebuild Gaza and support a Palestinian-led future.
“Foreign ministers from Türkiye, the UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan met in Istanbul… They agreed Gaza’s future must be Palestinian-led, rejecting foreign control.”
Ministers demand Israel stop breaching the truce and allow aid in instead of blocking it in warehouses. Apa.az pairs Fidan’s push with calls to increase pressure on Israel, though its roundup blends this core story with unrelated items such as Qatar gas to Europe and Trump polling. This contrasts with the more focused accounts in thenationalnews, Pakistan Today, and Roya News.
