09.10.2025 17:21
As a result of negotiations conducted with the mediation of Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt in Gaza, a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas. The first phase of the talks, based on the 20-point plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, has been completed. Following the announcement of the ceasefire, the sight of a Turkish-made drone drawing a crescent and star in the Mediterranean skies created a significant impact.
The 20-point ceasefire plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on September 29, 2025, was approved by the delegations of Israel and Hamas during talks held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The first phase of the process leading to a permanent peace in Gaza officially began as a result of negotiations mediated by Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt.
TURKEY'S DIPLOMATIC VICTORY
As a mediating country in the ceasefire talks, Turkey played an active diplomatic role at every stage of the process. Ankara maintained close contact with both Cairo and Doha, as well as the Washington administration, continuing its call for "permanent peace" amid weeks of ongoing diplomatic traffic. With the parties reaching an agreement, Turkey's diplomatic success also resonated widely in the international press.
TURKISH DRONE DREW A STAR AND CRESCENT IN THE MEDITERRANEAN SKIES
Following the announcement of the ceasefire in Gaza, a Turkish-made drone traced a star and crescent shape in the skies over the Mediterranean. It was reported that this symbolic flight, reflected in radar images, was carried out by an unmanned aerial vehicle belonging to the Turkish Air Force. The flight footage quickly spread on social media, being viewed millions of times and interpreted as a "symbol of peace."