Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Khalil al-Hayya, the newly appointed head of the Hamas political bureau, in a diplomatic engagement reported on Thursday. According to sources within the Turkish foreign ministry, as cited by the state-affiliated Anadolu Agency, the meeting provided an opportunity for Fidan to formally congratulate Hayya on his recent appointment to lead the group's political wing.

During the discussions, the Hamas delegation provided a briefing to the Turkish minister regarding the current state of the conflict, specifically focusing on ongoing Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip and the occupied West Bank. The meeting highlights Turkey’s continued engagement with Hamas leadership, a position that distinguishes Ankara from many of its Western allies who designate the group as a terrorist organization.

While the report confirms the meeting took place and outlines the topics discussed—namely the leadership transition and the humanitarian situation in Palestinian territories—it does not provide details on any specific policy outcomes or potential mediation efforts resulting from the talks. The meeting follows a period of significant leadership turnover within Hamas and ongoing regional tensions. No further statements regarding potential shifts in Turkey’s diplomatic strategy toward the conflict were provided by the involved parties at the time of the report.