Head of Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh has sent a letter of condolences to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over a coal mine blast in the northern Bartin province that killed dozens of people. 

Haniyeh offered his deep condolences to the Turkish President and people over such a tragic incident. 

“We, in Hamas, extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to your excellence, the Turkish people and the victims’ families,” Haniyeh said in the letter addressing Erdogan. 

The Hamas chief voiced support for the brotherly Turkish people on this catastrophic incident. 

“May Allah keep the Turkish republic and its people safe from harm and grant the families of the victims and wounded patience over their loss,” Haniyeh concluded.