A Turkish-American activist named Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank during a demonstration against Israeli settlements. Her killing led to thousands lining the streets in Turkey for her funeral, with anti-Israel sentiments rising in the country. Turkey condemned the killing and announced its own investigation into her death, demanding accountability for the murder. The Israeli military claimed the shooting was accidental.
The conflict between Israel and Hamas has escalated, with the United States, Egypt, and Qatar pushing for a cease-fire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in casualties, prompting many to blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to reach a deal for the captives. Anger increased after the bodies of six hostages were found in Gaza.
A campaign to vaccinate children in Gaza against polio has been successful, with about 559,000 children receiving their first dose. The second doses are expected to begin later this month. The war has caused significant destruction and displaced a large part of Gaza’s population, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported over 41,000 Palestinian deaths since the war began, with women and children making up the majority of the casualties. Israel claimed to have killed over 17,000 militants during the conflict.
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