Hamas condemns Turkey-Israel normalization

Hamas has condemned Turkish-Israeli normalization, which raises questions on its impact on the good Turkey-Hamas relations and the residency of some of its leaders in its territory.
Demonstrators chant slogans as they march with a giant Palestinian flag.
Demonstrators chant slogans as they march with a giant Palestinian flag on May 31, 2018, on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul, to mark the eighth anniversary of a deadly raid on the Turkish-registered Mavi Marmara. - YASIN AKGUL/AFP via Getty Images
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GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — The Palestinian Hamas movement has spoken out against the recent Israeli-Turkish rapprochement. 

In a tweet on Aug. 25, Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem said his movement condemns normalization between Turkey and Israel, adding that Hamas is not concerned with reports about Palestinian parties favoring this normalization.

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