The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fidan, met with the Hamas delegation.

19.04.2025 22:31

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas Shura Council President Muhammad Derwish and members of the Hamas Political Bureau in Ankara. During the meeting, efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza were discussed, and Minister Fidan emphasized that the steps taken by Israel to make its occupation permanent have reached dimensions that threaten regional peace, and this is absolutely unacceptable.

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While Israel's genocide in Gaza continues, Turkey's diplomatic efforts to end the brutality are ongoing. Most recently, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Hamas members in Ankara.

MINISTER FIDAN HOSTED HAMAS MEMBERS

The Hamas Shura Council President Muhammed Derviş and members of the Hamas Political Bureau attended the summit in Ankara. The meeting addressed efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.

"ISRAEL WANTS TO CONDEMN THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE TO STARVATION"

It was emphasized that Israel aims to condemn the Palestinian people to starvation by preventing humanitarian aid from entering Gaza, and it was noted that the international community needs to make more intense efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to the region. The meeting also stated that efforts to expel Palestinians from their homeland are unacceptable.

"ISRAEL'S ACTIONS HAVE REACHED DIMENSIONS THAT THREATEN REGIONAL PEACE"

The situation in the West Bank was also discussed at the meeting in Ankara. Minister Fidan emphasized that the steps taken by Israel to make the occupation permanent have reached dimensions that threaten regional peace. Additionally, efforts to achieve reconciliation among Palestinian groups were also addressed in the meeting.

Highlighting the importance of unity among Palestinian groups, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stressed that Turkey is ready to provide all kinds of support for these efforts.