Turkey is set to receive 15 Palestinian prisoners who were recently deported by Israel as part of the ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement between Hamas and the Israeli government.
According to Turkey’s state-run Anadolu Agency, the move comes under the direct instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has positioned Turkey as a key player in regional diplomacy. The agreement, which facilitated the release of Palestinian detainees in exchange for Israeli captives, has led to several countries, including Turkey, offering to host individuals who have been forced to leave their homeland.
Security sources confirmed to Anadolu that Erdoğan remains committed to supporting the Palestinian people, emphasizing peace and humanitarian responsibility as guiding principles of Turkey’s foreign policy. Turkey has long been a vocal critic of Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank, and its involvement in the prisoner deal signals a continued effort to mediate in the ongoing conflict.
While details on the identities of the deported prisoners remain unclear, their arrival in Turkey underscores the broader geopolitical ramifications of the ceasefire agreement. Turkey’s willingness to accept deported Palestinians further cements its role as a regional powerbroker amid the prolonged Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered with international mediation, remains fragile, with both sides expressing concerns over its long-term viability. However, Turkey’s involvement suggests that Ankara intends to play a more active role in future peace efforts, balancing its regional alliances while reaffirming its long-standing support for Palestinian statehood.
