Foreign ministers from seven countries hold a meeting on the ceasefire in Gaza in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025. Foreign ministers from seven countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss efforts to enforce the ceasefire in Gaza and plan for the future of the enclave, as Israeli strikes continue despite the truce. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye/Handout via Xinhua)
ISTANBUL, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Foreign ministers from seven countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss efforts to enforce the ceasefire in Gaza and plan the future of the enclave, as Israeli strikes continue despite the truce.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.
Fidan said the ministers agreed on the need to maintain the ceasefire and prevent further violence. "All participants agree that we do not want the atrocities in Gaza to resume," he told reporters, adding that the group supported a two-state solution as the basis for lasting peace.
He accused Israel of repeatedly violating the truce and blocking humanitarian aid, which he said made it difficult to enforce.
Regarding Gaza's post-war governance, Fidan said discussions were ongoing and stressed the need to first reach consensus on a draft plan. "This is a sensitive process and we must proceed with caution. Any steps taken to resolve the Palestinian issue should not create structural problems for the future," he said.
Fidan noted that the seven countries shared a common position: "Palestine should be governed and secured by Palestinians."
Despite the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, Israeli strikes continued, killing more than 200 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.
Earlier on Monday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told a meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation that Hamas appeared to respect the truce, while accusing Israel of violating it.
"We are faced with an administration that, hiding behind various pretexts, has killed more than 200 innocent people since the ceasefire agreement and continues its occupation and attacks in the West Bank," Erdogan said, warning that the ongoing violence threatens peace efforts.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (R) meets with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025.
Foreign ministers from seven countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss efforts to enforce the Gaza ceasefire and plan for the enclave's future, as Israeli strikes continue despite the truce.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye/Handout via Xinhua)
Participants arrive at the venue of the meeting on respecting the ceasefire in Gaza and planning for the future of the enclave in Istanbul, Turkey, November 3, 2025.
Foreign ministers from seven countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss efforts to enforce the Gaza ceasefire and plan for the enclave's future, as Israeli strikes continue despite the truce.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)