09/10/2025, Thursday02:56
Türkiye has denounced Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla in international waters as an "act of piracy." The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated it is working to secure the release of detained citizens, including parliament members, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian cause.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escorted groups of settlers into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection. The incursion occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with participants performing religious rituals at the sensitive holy site. Israeli authorities deployed significant security forces around the mosque compound during the controversial visit.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that Gaza must remain Palestinian land under Palestinian governance, revealing that US President Trump specifically requested Türkiye's mediation with Hamas. The Turkish leader confirmed that Hamas responded positively to peace efforts during communications facilitated by Ankara.The Gaza Health Ministry reported Wednesday that approximately 67,183 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began in October 2023. In the latest 24-hour period, 10 fatalities were recorded with 61 additional injuries. The ministry emphasized that many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue operations face significant challenges.High-level negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh with Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin participating alongside Qatari, Egyptian, American and Israeli officials. The talks aim to implement a U.S.-backed peace proposal that includes hostage-prisoner exchanges and humanitarian provisions for Gaza, where over 67,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023.
Türkiye has denounced Israel's interception of the Freedom Flotilla in international waters as an "act of piracy." The Turkish Foreign Ministry stated it is working to secure the release of detained citizens, including parliament members, and reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian cause.Far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir escorted groups of settlers into Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque complex under police protection. The incursion occurred during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, with participants performing religious rituals at the sensitive holy site. Israeli authorities deployed significant security forces around the mosque compound during the controversial visit.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emphasized that Gaza must remain Palestinian land under Palestinian governance, revealing that US President Trump specifically requested Türkiye's mediation with Hamas. The Turkish leader confirmed that Hamas responded positively to peace efforts during communications facilitated by Ankara.The Gaza Health Ministry reported Wednesday that approximately 67,183 Palestinians have lost their lives since the conflict began in October 2023. In the latest 24-hour period, 10 fatalities were recorded with 61 additional injuries. The ministry emphasized that many victims remain trapped under rubble as rescue operations face significant challenges.High-level negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire resumed in Sharm el-Sheikh with Türkiye's intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalin participating alongside Qatari, Egyptian, American and Israeli officials. The talks aim to implement a U.S.-backed peace proposal that includes hostage-prisoner exchanges and humanitarian provisions for Gaza, where over 67,000 Palestinians have died since October 2023.
Osman Turhan
