Erdogan Stands Firm: Refuses to Cut Ties with Hamas Despite US Pressure

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has refused to sever ties with Hamas despite US pressure, stating that Hamas is a political party and a reality in Palestine. The US Treasury expressed concern about Turkey's past relations with Hamas but found no evidence of recent financial support. Erdogan has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, calling for Israeli politicians and military commanders to be tried for war crimes in the International Criminal Court.