Turkey reaffirms backing for Hamas as foreign minister meets with Khalil al-Hayya – report
This appears to be the first high-level meeting that Hayya has had since being elected to his new role on July 20. Hamas said Khalil al-Hayya had been elected head of its political bureau.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly elected head of Hamas' Political Bureau, in Ankara on July 29, according to Turkish state media. This marks al-Hayya's first high-level meeting since his election on July 20. Al-Hayya briefed Fidan on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, accusing Israel of intensifying settlement activities and attacks on holy sites, and claimed Hamas is pursuing peace negotiations and reconciliation with other Palestinian groups. Fidan "reiterated Turkey's strong support for what he called the 'just cause' of the Palestinians in every field and on every international platform" and pledged continued efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza and support the peace process.
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