A show of political support: Turkish Foreign Minister visited the Hamas leader in Doha

A show of political support: Turkish Foreign Minister visited the Hamas leader in Doha

In a move highlighting the continued political ties between Ankara and the terrorist organization, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan arrived last night (May 12, 2026) at the office of Hamas leader in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, who is staying in Doha, Qatar. According to the Abu Ali Express channel, known for its sharply critical stance toward Hamas and Iran, the purpose of the visit was to express formal condolences for the death of Azzam al-Hayya, the leader's son, who was killed in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip a few days ago.

The incident was also covered by Hadashot 360 | All The News, which noted that during the meeting, another gesture was made by the Turkish leadership: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called al-Hayya personally to share in his grief.

Abu Ali Express emphasized in their report that this event serves as evidence that "the Hamas leadership continues to stay in Qatar" under political patronage, despite international pressures and the ongoing fighting in the Strip.