Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez the Israeli attacks on the Palestinians, steps to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, and efforts to declare a permanent ceasefire.

This came in a phone call on Monday, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Presidency’s Communications Department.

The statement said that Erdogan and Sanchez discussed "the Israeli attacks on the Palestinians, the steps that must be taken to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza without interruption, and efforts to declare a permanent ceasefire and bring lasting peace."

In the call, Erdogan appreciated “the Spanish government’s position against the illegal Israeli attacks on the Palestinians, and its statements regarding recognition of Palestine,” according to the statement.

He explained that Turkey "is ready to assume all kinds of responsibilities, including the role of guarantor and caretaker of lasting peace in the region, and to work with Spain for peace in the region."

On November 24 of this year, a temporary humanitarian truce between Israel and the Palestinian factions entered into force at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT) for a period of 4 days, and was extended on Monday for an additional two days, under Qatari-Egyptian-American sponsorship.

The agreement included the exchange of prisoners and the introduction of humanitarian, relief, medical and fuel aid to all areas of the Strip, which is inhabited by about 2.3 million Palestinians.