Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has met with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas' Political Bureau, and a Hamas delegation, Turkish Foreign Ministry sources told Anadolu Agency.
Fidan congratulated al-Hayya on his appointment during the meeting on Wednesday, AA reported.
Al-Hayya briefed Fidan on the situation in Israel-besieged Gaza and the occupied West Bank, saying the Israeli government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has intensified illegal settlement activities and attacks on holy sites in Jerusalem.
Peace process
Al-Hayya told the Turkish top diplomat that Hamas continues to take a constructive approach to peace negotiations and provided an update on efforts towards Palestinian reconciliation.
Fidan reiterated Türkiye's strong support for the "just cause" of the Palestinians in every field and on every international platform.
According to the sources, Fidan mentioned Türkiye's efforts to keep Netanyahu government's crimes in blockaded Gaza and the occupied West Bank, as well as attacks on holy sites, on the international community's agenda.
He added that Ankara will continue making every effort to increase the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Fidan also reiterated that Türkiye will continue supporting the Gaza peace process and expressed appreciation for the role Hamas has played in those efforts.
