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FILE - Palestinians grab humanitarian aid from a truck as it crossed into the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Dec. 17, 2023.

The U.N. reported Tuesday an overwhelming obstruction by Israel to aid attempts to the besieged northern Gaza Strip during December.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has strongly criticized Israel's actions in Syria, particularly its expansionist policies beyond the Golan Heights, labeling them "extremely dangerous" and detrimental to Syria's stability, whlie stressing cooperation with allies for Syria's reconstruction.

Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Cairo today for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza, sources briefed on the developments told Reuters, adding that an agreement is expected to be signed in the coming days.

Turkish Foreign Ministry has stressed that recent regional developments should not lead the international community to ignore genocide committed by Israel.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the D8 meeting in Cairo on Dec. 18, where regional developments, particularly the Israeli aggression against Palestinians in Gaza, will be discussed, according to diplomatic sources.

The foreign ministers will review preparations for the leaders' summit to be hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Dec. 19.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan issued threats against Israel in statements made to MEMRI TV, prompted by the raids on military facilities in Syria and the increased activity of the Israeli army in the Golan Heights.

-Greetings, in the aftermath of the recent budget debate and its approval, I am jotting down some thoughts and observations. So, first of all, everyone is wondering why bankers had to wait for the government to legislate in order to cut fees that cost no more than 35 million euros per bank when their profits range from 800 million to 1 billion euros each.

The United States has emphasized that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is crucial to end the ongoing conflict. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, reiterated this position during a Daily Press Briefing.

The U.S. military conducted an airstrike late Monday on a Houthi command and control facility in Yemen's capital, Sanaa. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), the targeted site was used as a hub to coordinate the rebels' operations, including attacks on American naval vessels and merchant ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Palestinians flee from the southern Gaza city of Rafah during an Israeli ground and air offensive May 28, 2024

The war in the Palestinian territories is having a catastrophic impact on the local economy, the World Bank has said, noting that all sectors have been badly affected by Israel's attacks.