Egypt, Türkiye: ball is now in Israel’s court to implement Trump’s Gaza plan

CAIRO – 20 August 2026: The foreign ministers of Egypt, Türkiye on Thursday affirmed that Palestinian factions have responded positively regarding restricting weapons, stressing that the ball is now in Israel’s court.

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, stressed the need to continue efforts to implement US President Donald Trump’s peace plan for Gaza.

During a phone call, they called for pressing Israel to fulfill its obligations under the first phase and the roadmap.

The ministers highlighted the necessity that Israel respond to efforts to implement the US peace plan and help create the conditions for carrying out the agreed arrangements.

These arrangements include an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the entry of humanitarian aid and the removal of obstacles preventing the agreed number of around 600 aid trucks from entering the Strip each day, they said.

They also include launching early-recovery and reconstruction projects, and enabling the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza, Palestinian police personnel and the international stabilization force to enter Gaza.

The ministers noted that this will pave the way for the second phase, including consolidating the ceasefire and advancing efforts toward peace and stability.

E1 Settlement Project

Abdelatty and Fidan also warned against Israel’s planned implementation of the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank, stressing its serious threat to the unity of Palestinian territory.

They warned that the project separates East Jerusalem from its Palestinian surroundings and undermines geographical contiguity between parts of the West Bank.

They stressed that such developments would further undermine prospects for establishing an independent and viable Palestinian state.

The ministers emphasized that the project constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and resolutions of international legitimacy.