Turkey's intelligence chief, İbrahim Kalın, met with senior Hamas members to discuss aid routes into Gaza and condemn Israel's 'genocidal activities.' The meeting focused on enabling humanitarian assistance and pushing for a permanent ceasefire. Turkish leadership has been increasingly hostile towards Israel, with President Erdogan increasing verbal attacks since the start of the war in Gaza. Turkey has expressed support for Hamas in the past, with Erdogan meeting Hamas leaders and treating injured members in Turkish hospitals.