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In a notable security development, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have discovered alarming documents that unveil plans by Hamas to establish a secret base in Turkey. This base is intended to facilitate attacks against Israeli targets, potentially extending even within NATO member states, including neighboring Greece. These revelations surface amidst statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who notably expressed his support for Hamas during discussions with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Key Findings Revealed by the TIMES:
Documents found in the residence of Hamza Abu Shanab, a high-ranking Hamas official and associate of the Al-Qassam Brigades leader Sinwar, detail a three-year strategic initiative titled “Establishing a Base in Turkey”. The plan outlines objectives to establish “multiple military pockets and bases in various countries,” with subsequent phases focusing on “training military cores and planning practical sabotage and assassinations.”
Operational Goals of the proposed Hamas Base in Turkey
The documentation explicitly targets Mossad officers and influential Israelis, with strategies including “sabotage on Israeli naval vessels” and “abductions.” This points to a significant escalation in Hamas’s operational scope and geographic reach.
The documents stress, “A lack of options leads to a substantial effort to create military bases abroad. These will serve as bases for special operations, enhancing our military, diplomatic, and moral stance.” This shift highlights a serious turn toward international terrorism, aiming to bolster Hamas’s influence and operational capabilities globally.
This revelation poses an urgent challenge to global security standards and the diplomatic fabric within NATO, particularly as Turkey remains a pivotal member. The strategic depth and international ambitions of Hamas disclosed by these findings underscore a critical moment for international relations and security.
This severe revelation is likely to prompt forthcoming responses from both Turkish officials and NATO in the days ahead, as the international community grapples with the implications of these findings.
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