Turkey has positioned itself as a key player in supporting the cease-fire in Gaza and is offering its military expertise, construction capabilities, and relationship with Hamas to help shape the territory's future. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken an active role in pressing Hamas to accept the cease-fire and has pledged Turkish involvement in reconstruction and peacekeeping efforts. However, Israel remains firmly opposed to Turkish participation, citing Ankara's support for Hamas and concerns that Turkey's involvement would help the group maintain influence in Gaza. The deep mistrust between the two countries, rooted in past confrontations and opposing political stances, makes Israeli acceptance of Turkish assistance highly unlikely. For Turkey, involvement in Gaza is driven by both domestic support and a desire to enhance its international standing, while also seeking a continued political role for Hamas in the territory's future.