Kalin held talks with Mohammad Darwish, head of Hamas’s political council in Gaza, and his delegation at an undisclosed location, Anadolu reported, citing Turkish security sources.
The discussions focused on what was described as the "humanitarian tragedy" unfolding in Gaza under Israel’s full military blockade, and on Turkey’s efforts to “ensure the immediate passage of aid” and help bring an end to the war.
According to the sources, the two sides also discussed “the need to reach a consensus among Palestinian groups during this critical period” and steps toward achieving a lasting ceasefire.
The meeting followed comments by US president Donald Trump, who on Friday voiced optimism about a potential deal between Israel and Hamas, saying a ceasefire could be reached “within the next week”.
Mediators have spent months pushing for an agreement to halt Israel’s 20-month war on Gaza, which has killed more than 56,000 Palestinians, destroyed large parts of the territory, and displaced nearly the entire population.
Israel imposed a total blockade more than two months ago, cutting off food, water and aid, prompting UN agencies to warn of impending famine.
Under mounting pressure, Israel later approved a restricted aid mechanism through the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), operated in coordination with Israeli forces and private US contractors.
Aid groups say the system has become a means of control, not relief, with limited access and repeated Israeli attacks on Palestinians gathering at aid points.
Multiple incidents have been reported of civilians being shot while trying to access food, with human rights monitors accusing Israeli forces of targeting aid seekers with impunity.
The International Court of Justice has ruled that Israel must prevent acts of genocide, while humanitarian organisations and legal experts say the campaign bears the hallmarks of one.
*This story was edited by Ahram Online.
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