In the “Aqsa Flood” operation launched by the armed wing of Hamas, the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, in addition to the attack on Israeli territory, many Israelis were also taken hostage. Turkey, which called for moderation on both sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict, also intervenes for the Israelis taken hostage.
DEMAND IS FALLING IN ANKARA
According to the Israeli press, while the number of hostages was approximately 200, Army Spokesperson Daniel Hagari stated in his statement last night that they had met with the families of the 155 hostages identified. In the Wall Street Journal’s report, it was claimed that diplomats and intelligence officials in Turkey were receiving requests regarding hostages.
In requests to authorities in Ankara, many governments, including some countries in Latin America, requested the identity of the hostages.
ERDOĞAN: AS TURKEY, WE ARE READY
In his recent statement, President Erdoğan said, “As Turkey, I would like to state that we are ready for all kinds of mediation, including prisoner exchange, if the (Israeli-Palestinian) parties request.”
