Turkey’s intelligence chief, Ibrahim Kalin, has arrived in Doha for high-level discussions with Hamas leaders on a US-backed proposal to end the war in Gaza, Turkish state media reported Tuesday.
Kalin, a close ally of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, was dispatched as Ankara intensifies its push to be a central mediator in the Middle East crisis. His visit follows multiple rounds of direct talks between Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump, underlining Turkey’s ambition to be at the forefront of any emerging peace framework.
The Doha talks, convened by Qatar, focused on Washington’s blueprint for Gaza, which calls for a transitional administration in the territory and the release of all hostages.
Reports suggest Hamas negotiators are leaning toward accepting the plan, with a formal response expected to be communicated to international mediators as early as tomorrow.
Kalin has previously hosted Hamas figures in Ankara, but his presence in Doha highlights Turkey’s increasingly public role in efforts to secure a ceasefire and political settlement. Analysts say Ankara views mediation not only as a humanitarian obligation but also as a chance to elevate its diplomatic clout in regional and global affairs.
