Turkish intelligence chief meets Hamas delegation in Istanbul

Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin on Monday met Khalil al-Hayya, the newly appointed head of Hamas’s political bureau, and his accompanying delegation in Istanbul.

According to information obtained by Anadolu Agency, the talks focused on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, with Hamas reaffirming its positive approach to the proposed roadmap.

The meeting also expressed concern that Israel was escalating its attacks on the Gaza Strip instead of responding to the roadmap. Participants stressed the need for the international community to act as soon as possible to stop the Israeli offensive.

The discussions also addressed what was described as Israel’s continued violations of the rights of the Palestinian people in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem while its attacks on Gaza continue.

Kalin and the Hamas delegation also discussed Israel’s continued illegal settlement activities and the growing violence by Israeli settlers.

On the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the meeting reaffirmed Turkey’s support for the territory, both through political efforts and by improving the delivery of humanitarian aid.

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