Hamas Leaders Brief Turkish Foreign Minister on Palestinian Developments
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
A Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss the political, field, and humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories. The leaders addressed the crisis in Gaza, Israeli actions in the West Bank, and Palestinian national unity. Al-Hayya praised Turkey's support for the Palestinian cause, while Fidan emphasized continuing efforts to stop the aggression and meet humanitarian needs.
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- Hamas leaders met Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to discuss Palestinian political and humanitarian developments.
- Khalil al-Hayya detailed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israeli actions in the West Bank.
- Hamas expressed readiness for national dialogue to rebuild Palestinian institutions and unify programs.
- Al-Hayya thanked Turkey and President Erdoğan for their support of the Palestinian cause.
- Turkey stressed the importance of continuing efforts to halt aggression and meet humanitarian needs.
A high-level Hamas delegation, led by Political Bureau Chief Khalil al-Hayya, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. The discussions focused on the latest political, field, and humanitarian developments in the Palestinian territories and Turkey's role in supporting Palestinian rights. The Hamas delegation also included Musa Abu Marzouk, head of the International Relations Office, Basim Naim, head of the Arab and Islamic Relations Office, and Musa Akkari, the movement's representative in Turkey.
Al-Hayya presented the dire situation in Gaza, highlighting the ongoing Israeli bombardment, continuous threats, and the escalating humanitarian crisis marked by destruction, displacement, and shortages of essential supplies. He also discussed the role of the 'Peace Council' in compelling Israel to adhere to agreements, cease violations, and assist Gaza.
The meeting also addressed the continuous Israeli escalation in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Al-Aqsa Mosque, as well as violations against Palestinian prisoners. Al-Hayya emphasized Hamas's commitment to Palestinian national unity and its readiness for a comprehensive national dialogue to rebuild Palestinian institutions and agree on a unified national program to strengthen popular resilience and preserve rights.
Al-Hayya praised Turkey's and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's stances in supporting the Palestinian cause politically, diplomatically, and humanitarily, stressing the importance of continuing this role to aid the Palestinian people and end their suffering.
Foreign Minister Fidan affirmed the importance of ongoing communication and consultation regarding Palestinian developments. He stressed the need to continue efforts to halt the aggression, ensure adherence to agreements, meet urgent humanitarian needs, and support efforts toward Palestinian national unity, according to a Hamas statement.
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