Turkish foreign minister says Israel 'not willing to establish peace'

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday called Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to a Turkish statement. 

Fidan told his counterpart that the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and the ongoing massacre of Palestinians showed once again that Israel was not willing to establish peace.

Stating that Hamas had previously displayed a constructive attitude towards a ceasefire, Fidan said that pressure should be put on Israel for a permanent truce.

He also said that the increasing tensions in the region were concerning and urged Israel to avoid provocative steps that would cause further escalation.