Turkish Politician Sounds Alarm on Increased Risk of Gaza Truce Violation
On September 29, 2025, a significant peace initiative emerged as US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a comprehensive 20-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This announcement, made during a press conference at the White House, sparked optimism as Trump asserted that the plan would not only bring about an end to the war but also ensure the freedom of all captives involved.
Shortly after this announcement, on October 3, Hamas, the governing body in Gaza, expressed partial acceptance of the peace plan. They stipulated conditions, including the demand for the release of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for Israeli captives, adjustments to Gaza’s administration, and a process for disarmament. Following extensive negotiations and mediation efforts, Hamas declared on Thursday that a final agreement had been successfully reached. Consequently, on Friday, Israeli occupation forces began their withdrawal from the Gaza Strip, allowing displaced Palestinians to return to their homes.
While these developments are considered a pivotal step toward achieving peace, numerous analysts remain cautious, warning that Israel may not adhere to the terms set forth in the agreement.
In light of these events, Mehr News conducted an insightful interview with Mustafa Kaya, Deputy Chairman of Turkey’s Islamist Felicity Party (Saadet Partisi) and a member of the Turkish Parliament. Below is the detailed text of the interview:
The agreements reached in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, last Thursday concerning Trump’s plan highlight three critical points:
- Withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza.
- Facilitation of humanitarian aid into the enclave.
- Implementation of a prisoner exchange.
These points indicate that we are still in the preliminary phase of the plan, with the disarmament of Hamas yet to occur. This raises a pertinent question: Could the disarmament issue pose a significant challenge in the upcoming stages? Given Israel’s history of violating ceasefires, is there a risk that this agreement may also be breached?
Kaya emphasized, “First and foremost, it must be understood that Israel has failed to achieve its military and political goals. It has become almost completely isolated in the eyes of the world and, eventually, due to the global impact of humanitarian aid convoys, was forced to negotiate.”
He further pointed out that Hamas has declared it will only surrender its weapons to a Palestinian state. Given Israel’s track record, there is a high probability of them violating this agreement. However, he notes that this ceasefire is distinct from previous ones, as a dedicated monitoring group will oversee its implementation. Despite this, the risk of non-compliance remains, and only time will reveal how this situation develops.
As the Zionist regime prepared to launch operations to occupy Gaza, it unexpectedly accepted Trump’s peace plan. Many analysts view Israel’s recent military actions as a strategic failure, suggesting that the regime gained nothing from its aggressive approach. The same regime that aimed to destroy Hamas ultimately found itself waiting for Hamas to accept Trump’s peace initiative. Kaya interprets this irony by stating, “Israel is, in essence, in a bind. While it hoped to expand its territory through the Abraham Accords, it instead found itself increasingly isolated—even resorting to attacking neighboring states. International courts have branded it as a genocidal and terrorist entity.”
He noted that several countries have even threatened to arrest Netanyahu if he were to set foot on their soil. Kaya highlighted that even Trump has acknowledged the rise of anti-Israel sentiment among US Republicans, suggesting that Israel may have sought to buy time through this agreement. “But the real work begins now,” he stated, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring of every move Israel makes.
Reflecting on Trump’s aspirations, Kaya commented, “It was evident that Trump aspired to win the Nobel Peace Prize by ending the Gaza war and resolving tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. However, he was not awarded. Can the US president still pursue the Gaza peace process and ensure both sides remain committed to it?”
He elaborated, “Trump behaves like a corporate CEO—he wants to run his country like a company. He may have realized the financial damage caused by growing anti-Israel sentiment in the Persian Gulf and around the world and therefore pushed for this agreement. He also calculated that the ongoing conflict would drain US resources and harm his country’s competition with China and Russia. Ultimately, he will choose to stand with Israel—but for now, he’s making statements aimed at advancing this plan.”
Kaya concluded by stating that whatever the outcome, the US-Israel alliance is not just regional but global, playing a crucial role in both America’s foreign and domestic policies.
After the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, the Palestinian cause transcended being merely an Arab or Islamic issue, emerging as one of the most critical humanitarian crises of our time. The Sumud Flotilla served as a clear example of this shift. Kaya noted that members of the Felicity Party, including MPs, participated in this mission, emphasizing their stance against Israel’s inhumane blockade.
He articulated, “Genocide has three dimensions—ethnic, religious, and political. If the goal is to eliminate a community across these dimensions, it constitutes genocide. Israel has carried out all of them in Gaza. Moreover, Israel has used blockade and starvation as tools of genocide. Initiatives like the Sumud and Freedom Flotilla have awakened the conscience of humanity in response to this situation. The participation of our parliament members in such missions is the clearest expression of our rejection of Israel’s inhumane blockade.”
As the situation continues to evolve, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution that honors the rights and dignity of all parties involved.
