During an interview with Axios, US President Donald Trump has revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan helped persuade Hamas to accept the US-proposed Gaza settlement plan.
Trump stated that on October 3, when Hamas hesitated to accept the agreement, he personally requested Erdoğan's intervention into the negotiations to secure the release of Israeli hostages and other plan provisions.
Erdoğan subsequently pressured Hamas leaders, resulting in Palestinian agreement to release all Israelis held captive in Gaza for two years.
Trump described Erdoğan as a friend and valued political partner, praising his effectiveness as a decisive leader.
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