A Palestinian-based resistance group Hamas has publicly denied reports claiming that some of its leaders have moved from Qatar to Turkey amidst rising tensions and shifting diplomatic dynamics following the victory of Doland Trump.

This denial follows media assertions of Israeli media that several Hamas leaders based abroad had recently moved from Qatar to Turkey, a shift that could impact the course of negotiations on a ceasefire and the release of hostages.

In an official statement, sources within Hamas said on Monday that the claims spread by Israeli media were “pure rumours that Israel periodically attempts to promote.”