ANKARA, Dec 21 (NNN-ANADOLU) – Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation Director, Ibrahim Kalin, met with Hamas Political Bureau member and chief negotiator, Khalil al-Hayya, in Istanbul yesterday, to discuss implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
During the talks, the Hamas official said, Hamas is adhering to the ceasefire terms and outlined “Israeli violations,” it was reported, citing anonymous Turkish sources.
The meeting focused on Türkiye’s role as a guarantor, and its efforts to ensure the ceasefire holds. The two sides also discussed conditions for moving to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, including steps to resolve outstanding issues and advance negotiations, the report said.
Both sides reaffirmed their support for Palestinian national reconciliation, and the goal of establishing an independent Palestinian state, according to the sources.
Both Israel and Hamas would have to make tough compromises in the next phase of the deal, which has been stalled for weeks. Hamas would be expected to give up its weapons and control, while Israel would have to allow an international force to take over security.– NNN-ANADOLU