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This case underscores Turkey’s controversial role as a safe haven for Hamas operatives, some of whom hold Turkish citizenship. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has expressed open support for Palestinians and Hamas, especially since the recent Gaza conflict following Hamas’s October 7 attacks. Turkey remains diplomatically tied to Hamas, allowing clandestine operations to continue in Istanbul’s cyber and intelligence networks, despite outward claims of monitoring such activities.