Hamas leadership believes that Israel may attempt to assassinate the movement's representatives on Turkish soil, Muhammad Nazzal, a member of the group's political bureau, told an interview with the Egyptian television channel Al Ghad.
"We do not exclude this chance," Nazzal said. "It is not necessarily that Israel would repeat the 'Qatar scenario' and strike Turkish territory with missiles, but it could use other methods. Therefore, we in Hamas understand that leaving Gaza does not guarantee safety for our leadership; those currently in the enclave have no intention of leaving."
Nazzal confirmed that Hamas is actively continuing negotiations with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey regarding the implementation of the second phase of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. He also mentioned the possibility of direct contact with the US administration, noting that while no meeting has been scheduled yet, "one could happen at any moment."
The current peace efforts stem from an agreement reached on October 9, 2025, mediated by Egypt, Qatar, the US and Turkey. This agreement initiated the first stage of a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump, leading to a ceasefire that took effect the following day. Under the deal, Israeli forces withdrew to a designated "yellow line," while maintaining control over approximately 50% of the enclave. The second phase of the plan envisions the disarmament of Palestinian factions, the full withdrawal of Israeli troops, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the establishment of new governing structures, including a "Board of Peace" founded by Trump to oversee the transition.
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Based on materials from TASS