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Saturday, October 21, 2023
Erdogan to Hamas’s Haniyeh: Turkey may take in Gaza wounded
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s office says he has spoken with Hamas politburo chief Ismail Haniyeh about the possibility of bringing Gazan wounded to Turkey for treatment.
“President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is working to ensure that humanitarian aid reach Gaza, the injured be treated in Türkiye when necessary and for a ceasefire to be achieved in the region as soon as possible,” Erdogan’s office says in a tweet.
President @RTErdogan spoke by phone with Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh.
The call addressed the latest situation and ongoing process in Gaza.
President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye is working to ensure that humanitarian aid reach Gaza, the injured be treated in…
— Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye (@trpresidency) October 21, 2023
There is no mention of efforts to free the hostages Hamas abducted from Israel, despite Turkey saying earlier it would intercede on their behalf. Ankara has ramped up criticism of Israel, an ally, in recent days.
The Times of Israel Community.