They discussed the latest status of ceasefire talks, the necessary measures to ensure a permanent ceasefire, the exchange of hostages and the delivery of humanitarian aid, the state broadcaster TRT reported.

According to the report of Xinhua news agency, Kalin expressed condolences on the death of Haniyeh's sister, who was killed in the recent Israeli attack, and the Palestinians killed in the ongoing attack, saying that Turkey will stand with the Palestinian people. informed of.

The broadcaster did not identify the location of the meeting.

Israel is carrying out a massive offensive in the Gaza Strip in response to an attack by Hamas on October 7, 2023, during which about 1,200 people were killed and about 250 were taken hostage.

According to health officials in Gaza, the Israeli attack caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian territory and killed more than 37,700 people.