Turkish Intelligence Chief Meets Hamas Delegation To Discuss Gaza Aid
Turkish intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın met Saturday with senior Hamas figures in Ankara to discuss coordinating humanitarian aid efforts for the Gaza Strip, according to Turkey’s state-linked Anadolu Agency. The meeting, held as Israel continues airstrikes on Gaza following the collapse of a two-month ceasefire, comes amid mounting concerns over the humanitarian crisis in the territory.
The Hamas delegation was led by Muhammad Darwish, head of the group’s Shura Council. Citing anonymous security sources, Anadolu said discussions focused on ensuring the delivery of aid into Gaza by aligning with international efforts. The report also said the sides reviewed “the current state of initiatives aimed at halting Israel’s genocidal actions in Gaza and achieving a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire.”
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The meeting touched on opposition to alleged Israeli plans to forcibly expel Palestinians from Gaza, a claim Israel denies.
Israel resumed heavy bombardment of Gaza on March 18 following a breakdown in indirect talks with Hamas. The fighting has significantly limited the entry of humanitarian supplies into the enclave, deepening a crisis that international organizations say is putting hundreds of thousands of civilians at risk of starvation and disease.
The Turkish government, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, maintains relations with Hamas, which it does not consider a terrorist organization. Hamas is designated a terrorist group by the United States, European Union, and others. Turkey has positioned itself as a potential mediator in the conflict, while also publicly criticizing Israel’s military campaign.
