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Turkey's Gaza mediation efforts hit first snag

Turkey’s bid to play peacemaker in Gaza hits its first potholes as search-and-rescue crews wait in diplomatic limbo.

The remains of 19 hostages remain unaccounted for, with Hamas saying it would need specialist recovery equipment to retrieve the rest from the ruins of Gaza.

Greetings from Ankara.

In today’s edition, Turkey’s bid to play peacemaker in Gaza hits its first potholes as search-and-rescue crews wait in diplomatic limbo, caught between Hamas and Israel. Plus, a wrap-up of the week’s other stories in diplomacy and regional affairs.

Wishing you a good weekend 🍸

Ezgi (Follow me on X: @ezgi_akin)

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