Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met in Ankara this week with a Hamas delegation led by the terrorist organization's newly elected leader, Khalil al-Hayya, according to reports. Fidan reportedly congratulated al-Hayya, expressed Turkey's continued support for Gaza, and voiced appreciation for Hamas's role in peace efforts.
A new report details Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan's meeting with Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Ankara this week, providing the first specific location and talking points for the encounter. According to the report, Fidan congratulated al-Hayya on his election as chairman of Hamas's political bureau, reaffirmed Ankara's continued support for Gaza, and expressed appreciation for the role Hamas has played in peace efforts.
The report builds on The Zioneer's previous coverage of Turkish official contact with the new Hamas leadership. On July 21, The Zioneer reported that Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin called al-Hayya to congratulate him. On July 29, The Zioneer reported that Fidan and al-Hayya had met, though no details were provided at the time. The current report adds the location, the presence of a delegation, and the substance of Fidan's remarks.
The meeting underscores Turkey's active engagement with Hamas, despite the U.S. and Israel designating the group as a terrorist organization. Ankara has positioned itself as a diplomatic intermediary and vocal supporter of Hamas, frequently hosting its leadership. The report is attributed to unnamed sources and has not been officially confirmed by Turkey or Hamas.
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