The Hamas Politburo leader, Ismail Haniyya, has been in Turkey for more than 12 days. There is uncertainty about the duration of his visit and this has sparked concerns about the precarious position of the Hamas leadership in the world. There are rumors that Hamas leaders may be expelled from Qatar, leading to speculations about the possibility of moving their headquarters to Ankara. However, Hamas leaders deny these claims and Turkish officials have stated that they do not intend to permanently host the Hamas leadership.
During his stay in Turkey, Haniyeh has been meeting with Turkish politicians and officials. The uncertainty surrounding his return has led to various assumptions. While there have been discussions about moving the Hamas leadership to Turkey if they are expelled from Qatar, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that this is not currently being considered. Additionally, a senior Jordanian source has made it clear that Jordan would not accept Hamas leaders if they were forced to leave Qatar.
The visit of Ismail Haniyya to Turkey remains shrouded in mystery, with conflicting reports about the intentions of Hamas leaders and Turkish officials. Despite the speculation and uncertainty, it is clear that the Hamas leadership is facing challenges that may require them to seek refuge in other countries. Time will tell how this situation unfolds and what decisions will be made by the Hamas leadership in the coming days.