In a significant diplomatic move, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently held a meeting with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Istanbul. According to reports, the meeting lasted for over two and a half hours, indicating the importance of the discussions. During the meeting, Haniyeh was accompanied by key members of Hamas, who were received at the historic Dolmabahce Palace, which symbolizes the significance of the encounter. The details of the discussions remain undisclosed, but the meeting highlights Turkey’s ongoing efforts to play a role in regional diplomacy.