Turkish National Intelligence Organization head Ibrahim Kalin on Monday met with Hamas Political Bureau Chairman Khalil al-Hayya and an accompanying delegation in Istanbul, where they discussed efforts to advance the second phase of the Gaza peace plan.

Axar.az reports, citing Anadolu Agency, that the meeting focused on a roadmap prepared for the transition to the second phase of the peace plan, with participants emphasizing Hamas' positive response to the proposal.

The sides also expressed concern that Israel had intensified its military operations in Gaza instead of responding to the roadmap.

Participants also discussed violations of Palestinian rights in the West Bank and East Jerusalem while Israel's military campaign in Gaza continues.