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Turkish Foreign Minister Meets Hamas Delegation, Reiterates Support for Palestinians
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Turkish Foreign Minister Meets Hamas Delegation, Reiterates Support for Palestinians

From Sabah · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas officials, including newly elected Political Bureau chief Halil el-Hayye.
  • Fidan reiterated Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause and its efforts to keep Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank on the international agenda.
  • Hamas provided an update on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, highlighting increased Israeli settlement activities and attacks on holy sites.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with a Hamas delegation led by the newly elected head of the Political Bureau, Halil el-Hayye. The discussions focused on the ongoing situation in the Palestinian territories and Turkey's continued support for the Palestinian cause.

Turkey has ensured that the crimes committed by the Netanyahu government in Gaza and the West Bank and the attacks on holy sites remain on the international community's agenda and will continue to make every effort to deliver more humanitarian aid to Gaza.

โ€” Hakan FidanStating Turkey's commitment to internationalizing Israeli actions and providing aid.

During the meeting, Fidan emphasized Turkey's commitment to ensuring that the international community remains aware of alleged Israeli crimes in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as attacks on holy sites. He affirmed Turkey's dedication to facilitating more humanitarian aid into Gaza.

El-Hayye briefed Minister Fidan on the current conditions in Gaza and the West Bank. He specifically pointed to an increase in illegal settlement activities and attacks on sacred sites by the Netanyahu government. El-Hayye also conveyed Hamas's constructive stance in peace negotiations and provided information on the Palestinian reconciliation process.

Hamas has maintained a constructive stance in peace negotiations and provided information on the Palestinian reconciliation process.

โ€” Halil el-HayyeDescribing Hamas's approach to negotiations and internal Palestinian affairs.

Minister Fidan reaffirmed Turkey's strong backing for the Palestinian people's rights on all platforms. He reiterated Turkey's role in keeping Israeli actions on the international agenda and pledged continued efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Fidan also expressed appreciation for Hamas's role in the Gaza peace process.

Turkey reiterates its strong support for the just cause of the Palestinians in every field and on every platform.

โ€” Hakan FidanReaffirming Turkey's diplomatic support for Palestinians.
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Originally published by Sabah in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.