Turkish intelligence chief to join indirect Gaza talks

The head of Türkiye’s National Intelligence Organisation (MIT), İbrahim Kalın, is set to participate in indirect negotiations in Sharm El-Sheikh aimed at securing a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

The discussions are expected to cover a range of issues, including achieving a ceasefire, arranging a prisoner exchange, and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid, Caliber.Az reports per Turkish media.

Ahead of the talks, Kalın held bilateral meetings with representatives from the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Hamas.

Following last week’s negotiations in Doha, the indirect talks have continued in Egypt, with Türkiye actively involved in the ongoing process.

The first day of resumed indirect talks between Israel and Hamas in Sharm el-Sheikh concluded on a “positive” note, raising hopes for progress on US President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict, multiple sources told Al Jazeera.

Hamas leaders Khalil al-Hayya and Zaher Jabarin, who survived a recent Israeli assassination attempt in Doha, took part in the discussions. Day-one talks focused on a potential prisoner exchange, a ceasefire, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Hamas noted that ongoing Israeli bombings in Gaza remain a challenge for negotiations, while a roadmap for continuing talks was reportedly drawn up, according to sources.

By Aghakazim Guliyev