Hamas released footage of a meeting between Khalil al-Hayya, in his new role as head of the group's political bureau in Turkey, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, according to Abu Ali Express. The group did not comment on reports of a potential disarmament agreement.
Hamas released official footage on Thursday showing the meeting between Khalil al-Hayya, the head of the group's political bureau in Turkey, and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. The footage confirms the encounter publicly, after the meeting was first reported Wednesday night. The group did not comment on reports of a potential disarmament agreement.
On Wednesday at 23:39 Jerusalem, The Zioneer first reported the meeting based on security analyst Yair Goldblatt. Later that evening, a second report added that Fidan had expressed Turkey's continued support for Gaza and appreciation for Hamas's role in peace efforts. The released footage matches those details and provides visual confirmation of the meeting.
As The Zioneer has reported, Turkey maintains close ties with Hamas leadership. In June, the Shin Bet named Turkey-based Hamas operatives who it said directed dozens of foiled attacks in Judea and Samaria. Earlier reports have also indicated advanced disarmament negotiations in Cairo, with Qatar and Turkey mediating, and a secret meeting between Trump administration officials and al-Hayya regarding disarmament.
Hamas did not release any statement regarding the reported disarmament talks, and the status of those negotiations remains unclear.
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