Erdogan’s double game with Trump? NATO nation Turkey hosts Hamas delegation amid fragile Gaza truce

Türkiye’s intelligence chief İbrahim Kalın held secret talks in Istanbul with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya to prevent the fragile Gaza ceasefire from collapsing. The meeting focused on ensuring adherence to the October 10 truce, with Hamas claiming it has respected the terms while presenting Türkiye with evidence of alleged Israeli violations. Ankara discussed its potential role as a “guarantor” state and unveiled new humanitarian initiatives to push more tents, shelters, and essential supplies into the Gaza Strip. Both sides reiterated their commitment to Palestinian unity and statehood, even as post-truce clashes left hundreds of Palestinians dead and over a thousand injured, highlighting the volatility of the ceasefire. Watch for details