Turkish-American activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was killed by Israeli fire in the West Bank during a demonstration against Israeli settlements. Her funeral in Turkey drew thousands of mourners, and Turkey is conducting its own investigation into her death. The Israeli military claimed Eygi was shot indirectly and unintentionally. Her death has worsened tensions between the two countries.
Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas war continues, with efforts for a cease-fire and the release of hostages stalled. Israelis are frustrated with the government for not reaching a deal to bring the remaining captives home. Recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 14 fatalities. There is growing anger over the bodies of six hostages found in a tunnel in Gaza, and many blame Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to secure their release.
In Gaza, a campaign to vaccinate children against polio has seen about 559,000 children receive their first dose, with second doses expected to begin soon. The war has led to vast destruction, displacement of 90% of Gaza’s population, and over 41,000 Palestinian deaths, with civilians, women, and children making up a significant portion of the fatalities. The conflict has plunged the region into a severe humanitarian crisis.
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