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UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish exports to Italy increased by approximately 5% in the first eleven months of the year, reaching $11.3 billion, amid strengthening bilateral relations. A sector representative suggests Türkiye could play a pivotal strategic role for Europe by supplying key resources for digital transformation.

UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.UNICEF has warned of a rapidly escalating humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where renewed fighting has displaced more than 500,000 people since December 1, including over 100,000 children. The violence has spread into South Kivu province, damaging schools and forcing families to flee into neighboring Burundi and Rwanda. The US has accused Rwanda of violating a recent Washington-brokered peace agreement.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized that international and regional cooperation is essential for Syria's recovery, noting that initial investments are taking shape amidst enormous destruction. He identified the SDF-controlled northeast and Israeli-engaged south as key security concerns. Separately, Fidan urged a limited maritime agreement to protect commercial navigation in the Black Sea if a full Ukraine ceasefire remains elusive.Turkish exports to Italy increased by approximately 5% in the first eleven months of the year, reaching $11.3 billion, amid strengthening bilateral relations. A sector representative suggests Türkiye could play a pivotal strategic role for Europe by supplying key resources for digital transformation.

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US calls on Israel to clear Gaza war debris: Report

10:03, 12/12/2025, Friday

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US calls on Israel to clear Gaza war debris: Report

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Palestinians struggle with flooding after heavy rain hits the Maghazi area in Deir al-Balah, Gaza on December 12, 2025. Conditions for displaced residents whose homes were destroyed in Israeli attacks, worsening as they continue to struggle not only with the devastation of the conflict but also with the deteriorating weather conditions.

According to a report in Israel's Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper, the United States has requested that Israel manage the clearance of vast amounts of rubble across the Gaza Strip.

Massive scale of destruction and costThe scale of the challenge is monumental. Recent estimates, including one from The Wall Street Journal, suggest Gaza is buried under approximately 68 million tons of rubble. The UN Development Program illustrates this by comparing the weight to 186 Empire State Buildings. Clearing the entire enclave is projected to take years and cost over $1 billion, a sum international and Arab donors have so far been unwilling to fund.

A pilot project in Rafah

Facing this staggering task and a lack of external funding, Israel's initial commitment is limited. Citing a senior political source, the Israeli daily reports the cleanup will start with a single neighborhood in the southern city of Rafah. This pilot phase alone is expected to cost between tens and hundreds of millions of shekels, indicating the financial enormity of a full-scale operation.

The humanitarian backdrop

The discussion over debris removal occurs against a devastating humanitarian backdrop. Since October 2023, the conflict has led to significant loss of life and injury in Gaza, with Palestinian health authorities reporting more than 70,300 killed and over 171,000 wounded. The issue of reconstruction, starting with rubble clearance, remains a critical point in diplomatic talks, with observers from Türkiye and elsewhere emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable recovery and accountability.

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