The agenda in politics is the MHP-DEM 'handshake': 'It reminded of the Dolmabahçe Consensus'

Journalist İsmail Küçükkaya described MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's handshake with DEM Party deputies at the Turkish Grand National Assembly as a potential new resolution process.

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The agenda in politics is the MHP-DEM 'handshake': 'It reminded of the Dolmabahçe Consensus'

MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli drew attentionat the opening of the new legislative year of the Turkish Grand National Assembly by shaking hands with DEM Party deputies.

This move raised the question in political circles: "Is a new resolution process coming?" Journalist İsmail Küçükkaya, in his assessment of Bahçeli's handshake, recalled the Dolmabahçe Consensus.

ERDOĞAN'S ASSESSMENT OF THE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

Following Israel's operation in Gazathat began on October 7, 2023, its ground offensive into Lebanon, and the rising tensions between Iran and Israel have also resonated in Turkey.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, addressed Israel's attacks on Lebanon during his speech at the opening of the new legislative year of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on October 1. Erdoğan stated, "The genocide Israel is carrying out in Gaza has now extended to Lebanon. Israel's next target is Turkey."

In his speech, Erdoğan emphasized the "internal front," stating that areas of consensus rather than conflict should come to the fore both domestically and internationally. This statement was interpreted as a sign of a new era in politics.

A SURPRISE MOVE HAD COME FROM BAHÇELİ

In parallel with these statements by President Erdoğan, MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli also made a surprise move at the opening of the Turkish Grand National Assembly by going to the DEM Party benches and shaking hands with the deputies. Regarding this move, Bahçeli said, "We need to ensure peace in our country; we are entering a new era." This statement strengthened public speculation that a new resolution process might be beginning.

KÜÇÜKKAYA: 'IT REMINDED OF THE DOLMABAHÇE AGREEMENT'

Journalist İsmail Küçükkaya, while evaluating Bahçeli's handshake with DEM Party deputies during a live broadcast on Halk TV, stated that this event reminded him of the Dolmabahçe Agreement.

Küçükkaya said, "The detail in Bahçeli shaking hands with DEM Party members reminded us of the Dolmabahçe Agreement. Efkan Ala, one of the closest figures to Erdoğan at that time, was also there. Now, in Parliament, again Efkan Ala is standingby Bahçeli's side. This looks like a honeymoon period," he remarked.

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