Pakistan, Oct. 27 -- Israel has said it will not accept the presence of Turkish troops in the proposed international peacekeeping force for Gaza under a US-led plan.

Speaking at a press conference in Hungary, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said that any country contributing troops to Gaza must show fairness toward Israel. He criticized Turkey's stance, saying President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's government had maintained a hostile approach toward Israel. "It is unacceptable for us to allow Turkish forces into Gaza. We have made this clear to our American friends," Saar said.

His comments came days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also opposed any Turkish involvement in Gaza's post-war security arrangements. Netanyahu em...