Türkiye's intelligence head Kalin meets Hamas chief Haniyeh in Qatar's capital Doha to discuss efforts for Gaza ceasefire
The Turkish intelligence chief, Kalin, and Hamas leader, Haniyeh, held a meeting in Qatar to address the situation in Gaza and discuss matters related to a potential prisoner exchange and cease-fire.
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- Published Date: 09:18 | 03 February 2024
- Modified Date: 10:05 | 03 February 2024
Türkiye's National Intelligence Agency (MIT) chief Ibrahim Kalin met Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Qatar's capital Doha, Turkish state broadcaster TRT said on Saturday.
Kalin and Haniyeh discussed efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli hostages held in the enclave and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to TRT.
The meeting also addressed the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people and emphasized the importance of establishing an independent Palestinian state with Jerusalem as its capital as a foundation for stability in the region.
Israel launched a deadly offensive on the Gaza Strip on Oct. 7 that killed at least 27,238 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and injured 66,452 following an attack by the Palestinian resistance group, Hamas. Nearly 1,200 Israelis are believed to have been killed in the Hamas attack.
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