In a clear move to further extend its sphere of direct control in the Eastern Mediterranean region, Ankara proposed to become a guarantor country for the Palestinians. A move that would allow it, if it became a reality, to return to Palestine after the First World War.
It is significant that this proposal is referred to by Turkey's own Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
The website of state broadcaster TRT reports:
"Proposal by Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to choose a guarantor in the Israel-Palestine issue.
Foreign Secretary Fidan said:
"Once an agreement is reached that both parties agree to, the guarantor countries will have to take responsibility for meeting their requirements."
The Foreign Minister answered questions from journalists at the press conference.
Noting that the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 was a surprise to everyone, especially Israel, Fidan said the ease of passage from Gaza to Israel surprised everyone. Minister Fidan noted that this situation is a matter that reveals the weakness of the Israeli security system and will be discussed for many years and said:
"What circumstances led to October 7? Perhaps this should be discussed separately."
On Israel's attack on Gaza and the situation of civilians in the area, Fidan said:
"It is unacceptable for Israel to bomb Gaza in an unprecedented way, causing mass civilian deaths, cutting off electricity, water and fuel and condemning the region to poverty and hunger."
Stressing that Turkey seeks to turn the crisis into an opportunity for peace and noting that some views have been circulated, Fidan said the international community must have a stance that obliges Israel to a two-state solution.
Responding to questions about the status of the guarantor on behalf of the two sides, Fidan said it is suggested that the countries that will be guarantors for the Palestinian side be from the region and said:
"This includes Turkey. Other countries should be guarantors for Israel. Once an agreement is reached that both parties agree to, the guarantor countries should take responsibility for meeting the requirements."
Fidan pointed out that only in this way will permanent peace emerge."
"Permanent peace" is what the former head of MIT calls it, but in essence he is referring to a Pax Ottomanica, in the context of which Erdogan's neo-Ottoman plans will finally be implemented. Let us recall that Turkey started as a guarantor country in Cyprus as well and now has ended up with 40,000 troops on the island...
