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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Türkiye aims to reach $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028, vaulting the country into the global top 10 of defense exporters. Speaking at Roketsan's new facilities, Erdoğan said the new infrastructure for air defense systems will further enhance the Turkish Armed Forces' deterrent power.President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran following discussions with Pakistani leaders, contingent on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, with Trump saying the US received a 10-point proposal from Iran that is "a workable basis" for negotiation.An investigation has been launched after reports of gunfire near the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul's Besiktas district, Justice Minister Akin Gurlek said Tuesday. Initial findings indicate the attack targeted Turkish police officers deployed in the area, while the consulate building itself is not operational.Türkiye strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by far-right Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling it an unacceptable provocation against the historical and legal identity of one of Islam's holiest sites. The Turkish Foreign Ministry said ensuring Al-Aqsa remains open for Muslim worship is a shared international responsibility.The Strait of Hormuz will reopen for transit only when transit revenues are used to compensate for damages from the war, Iran's presidential office said Sunday. The statement comes as the US-Israeli offensive on Iran enters its fifth week, with the strategic waterway effectively closed since early March.

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Chicago protesters march against Lebanon, Gaza bombing despite regional ceasefire

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Chicago protesters march against Lebanon, Gaza bombing despite regional ceasefire

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Protesters march through downtown Chicago during an "Emergency Protest" on April 8, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Hundreds gathered at Federal Plaza to denounce the ongoing bombing of Lebanon and Gaza, specifically citing Israeli airstrikes that occurred despite a newly announced regional ceasefire. Demonstrators marched toward the Trump International Hotel & Tower, carrying banners and calling for an immediate end to the violence in Lebanon, Iran, and Palestine.

Protesters march through downtown Chicago during an "Emergency Protest" on April 8, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Hundreds gathered at Federal Plaza to denounce the ongoing bombing of Lebanon and Gaza, specifically citing Israeli airstrikes that occurred despite a newly announced regional ceasefire. Demonstrators marched toward the Trump International Hotel & Tower, carrying banners and calling for an immediate end to the violence in Lebanon, Iran, and Palestine.

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Protesters march through downtown Chicago during an "Emergency Protest" on April 8, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Hundreds gathered at Federal Plaza to denounce the ongoing bombing of Lebanon and Gaza, specifically citing Israeli airstrikes that occurred despite a newly announced regional ceasefire. Demonstrators marched toward the Trump International Hotel & Tower, carrying banners and calling for an immediate end to the violence in Lebanon, Iran, and Palestine.

Ceasefire violations

The protest came after Israeli airstrikes killed at least seven people in southern Lebanon on Thursday, despite a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office had stated the two-week ceasefire with Iran "does not include Lebanon," allowing continued operations against Hezbollah.

Mounting casualties

Lebanese health authorities report that at least 1,739 people have been killed and 5,873 injured in Israeli attacks since March 2. On Wednesday alone, 254 people were killed and 1,165 injured across Lebanon, including Beirut. In Gaza, daily ceasefire violations have killed 733 Palestinians since the October 2025 truce.

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Regional context

The protest comes as a high-level Iranian delegation arrived in Islamabad for talks with the US, despite skepticism over repeated ceasefire violations by Israel. Demonstrators in Chicago expressed solidarity with civilians across Lebanon, Iran and Palestine, calling for an immediate end to the violence.

Titles :Chicago protest Lebanon Gaza ceasefire

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