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US Attempt to Link Gaza, Syria, and Cyprus

Published January 20, 2026, 10:38

The Turkish economic website Ekonomim analyzes a potential US initiative to link peace efforts in Gaza, Syria, and Cyprus. According to the article, the invitation to Cypriot President Christodoulides to participate in the Gaza Peace Council represents a diplomatic opportunity for Cyprus, but simultaneously could exert pressure on Turkey within the context of the Cyprus issue. The website points out that the US appears to favor Cyprus, including Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan in the Gaza administration and Erdogan in the Peace Council, despite Israel's objections to Turkey's role. The analysis suggests that Washington is using this initiative to indirectly pressure Turkey regarding Cyprus, leveraging the need for international cooperation in the region. The article expresses concern about the potential implications of this linkage for Turkish foreign policy and its relations with the US.