# Erdogan says Hamas acted sincerely, criticises Israeli attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/23661

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 20:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/16-08-clip-erdogan-gaza-tr?traffic_source=rss

> In an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Hamas had demonstrated every possible form of sincere solidarity, while Israel continued what he called aggressive attacks on Gaza and Lebanon. He added that Trump is concerned and that Türkiye will keep warning against further escalation.

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