Gaza
Israeli Airstrike Claims Lives of Hamas Leader's Sons and Grandsons
Three sons and four grandsons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip. Hamas officials and Haniyeh's family confirmed the deaths. The Israeli army acknowledged the attack, identifying the three sons as members of Hamas' armed wing. Hamas stated that the victims were traveling in a car when it was targeted in the Al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza.
Biden Reaffirms Support for Israel Amid Iran Threats
In the face of escalating tensions in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden has reiterated Washington's steadfast commitment to safeguarding the security of Israel. This affirmation comes amid heightened concerns following Iran's threats in response to an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus.
Israel threatens to strike Iran directly if Iran launches attack
Israel's foreign minister threatened yesterday that its country's forces would strike Iran directly if the Islamic Republic launched an attack from its territory against Israel, as tensions between the rival powers flare following the killings of Iranian generals in a blast at the Iranian consulate in Syria.
Gaza families try to identify Al-Shifa dead
Palestinian nurse Maha Sweylem came to the gutted shell of the Al-Shifa hospital in northern Gaza hoping for yet dreading news of her husband, who she said was a doctor there.
World Health Organization teams arrived at what was Gaza's biggest hospital Monday to help identify the bodies that litter the ruins.
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Gaza aid shipments to resume soon, Cyprus says
Aid shipments to Gaza are expected to resume soon from Cyprus, officials said on Wednesday, after the project was brought to a halt last week following Israel's killing of seven aid workers.
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Biden says Netanyahu's approach to the war is a mistake
U.S. President Joe Biden has called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza a mistake and called for his government to flood the beleaguered territory with aid, ramping up pressure on Israel to reach a cease-fire and widening a rift between the two staunch allies.
Political leaders exchange Eid al-Fitr messages
As the three-day celebration of Eid al-Fitr commenced on April 10, political leaders conveyed messages of congratulations and addressed pressing national and international matters.
President and ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan took to social media to extend his wishes.
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AEJ-Bulgaria Condemns Attacks on Journalists Amid Gaza Conflict
Six months have passed since the October 7 Hamas terror attacks in Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and hundreds of hostages. The Israeli military's response has led to a significant number of Palestinian civilian casualties in Gaza and the West Bank. According to UN reports, over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed or injured in the conflict.
Biden Calls for Gaza Ceasefire Amidst Criticism of Netanyahu's Approach
US President Joe Biden has urged Israel to unilaterally call for a 6- to 8-week ceasefire in Gaza, criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach as a "mistake." This follows Biden's recent public pressure on Israel's conduct during the conflict, particularly after the deaths of seven aid workers in an airstrike.
Exporters voice support for trade restrictions on Israel
Türkiye's main exporters' association has voiced support for the government's decision to impose trade restrictions on Israel over the war in Gaza.
"We stand by our state in any sanction when the national interests of our country require it and to end humanitarian tragedies," the Türkiye Exporters' Assembly (TİM) said in a statement on social media platform X.