ANKARA, (Palestine Foundation Information Center), A senior delegation from Hamas, led by Nizar Awadallah, met with Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin in Istanbul on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the Palestinian territories.
According to a statement issued by Hamas, the meeting addressed the escalation of Israeli attacks and ongoing violations in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and Occupied Jerusalem, with particular focus on the ongoing Israeli attempts to alter the status of Aqsa Mosque, including its closure during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for the first time since 1967.
The delegation stressed the need to put an end to these actions and to prevent the imposition of new realities on the ground.
Both sides also discussed steps to complete the implementation of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement and move toward the second phase, emphasizing the importance of an immediate halt to all forms of hostilities and the urgent entry of humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and essential infrastructure needs.
The talks further covered the increasing settler attacks in the West Bank, the expansion of settlements, and repressive measures against Palestinians, particularly the conditions of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli detention.
The Hamas delegation expressed appreciation for Türkiye’s support of the Palestinian people and appreciated the positions of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
For its part, the Turkish side reaffirmed its continued efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Gaza and to address the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing crisis.
