Turkish foreign minister meets Hamas delegation in Ankara
Hakan Fidan holds talks with a Hamas team led by Khalil al-Hayya in the Turkish capital, continuing Ankara’s diplomatic engagement with Palestinian representatives.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met Tuesday with a Hamas delegation headed by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of the group’s Political Bureau, according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry. The meeting took place in the capital Ankara, with the ministry confirming the gathering through Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
No details disclosed on discussions
No further information was provided regarding the content of the talks. The meeting is part of Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with various Palestinian factions as Ankara maintains active channels of communication amid the escalating conflict in Gaza.
Ankara maintains active diplomatic role
The gathering with the Hamas delegation follows Fidan’s separate meeting earlier Tuesday with Palestinian Vice President Hussein al-Sheikh, underscoring Türkiye’s broad-based approach to Palestinian diplomacy. Ankara has consistently advocated for a ceasefire and humanitarian access to Gaza while positioning itself as a key regional actor in efforts to de-escalate tensions.
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