Turkish and U.S. Diplomats Discuss Ceasefire Efforts

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call to discuss ceasefire efforts between Israel and Hamas. The request for the call came from the U.S. side. Regional developments were also on the agenda, according to Turkish foreign ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken engaged in a phone call on Wednesday to discuss current efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas, confirmed a spokesperson for Turkey's foreign ministry.

The call, which took place at the behest of the U.S., also covered a range of regional developments. However, spokesperson Oncu Keceli did not disclose further details.

This conversation reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts toward peace and stability in the Middle East amid escalating tensions in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)