Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh to Visit Turkey for Talks with President Erdogan

The meeting aims to discuss ongoing Gaza hostilities and potential ceasefire efforts, amid a backdrop of escalating violence in the region.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will host Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul this weekend.
The talks are set to focus on the situation in Gaza, with discussions on a ceasefire and the two-state solution.
Erdogan has consistently supported the Palestinian cause, describing Hamas as a 'resistance group' fighting for Palestinian rights.
Recent meetings included discussions between Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Haniyeh in Qatar, emphasizing the urgency of ceasefire negotiations.
The visit follows intense hostilities in Gaza, where recent conflicts have led to significant casualties on both sides.