İbrahim Kalın, the head of the Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT), met with Khalil al-Hayya, the head of the Hamas Political Bureau, and a delegation in Istanbul, Turkey.
The meeting focused on a roadmap prepared for the transition to the second stage of the Gaza Peace Plan. Hamas expressed a positive approach to the prepared roadmap.
During the discussions, concerns were raised regarding Israel increasing attacks on Gaza rather than responding to the roadmap. Participants emphasized that the international community must take action to stop Israel's aggression.
Regional Stability and Humanitarian Concerns
The meeting included discussions on the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Discussions also covered Israel's continued violation of Palestinian rights in Jerusalem and the West Bank, alongside ongoing attacks in Gaza.
The meeting highlighted the continuation of new illegal settlement activities and a significant increase in settler violence in the West Bank.
Turkey stated it stands by Gaza regarding the political process and the improvement of humanitarian aid. The meeting emphasized Turkey's efforts to mobilize the international community to end massacres in Gaza, prevent rights violations in the West Bank and Jerusalem, and increase humanitarian aid.
The discussions underscored the joint mediation efforts of Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt to ensure peace in Gaza.
The Hamas delegation thanked President Erdoğan for Turkey's efforts in Gaza to date.
