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Turkey holding negotiations over civilians held by Hamas

Turkey is carrying out negotiations regarding civilians held by the Palestinian Hamas militant group after its attack on Israel at the weekend, a senior Turkish official said on Wednesday, as Ankara ramped up efforts and diplomacy to mediate the conflict.

The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the talks were being carried out by Turkey's relevant institutions upon orders by President Tayyip Erdogan, but provided no further details.