Israel launched attacks on the Gaza Strip, while Türkiye signed a defense agreement in Mecca and criticized Israel's provocations from Ankara.

The entities involved

• Gaza Strip →

  self-governing Palestinian territory next to Egypt and Israel

  • Medical evacuation through a humanitarian corridor is underway as part of a Kingdom initiative.04:45
  • A U.S.-brokered ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Hamas, allowing the World Food Programme to begin aid distribution in Gaza.03:57
• Ankara →

  capital of Turkey

  • Korea and Türkiye are strengthening ties through educational exchange and aiming for annual presidential meetings.Wed 23:38
  • Italy and Germany are significant funding channels for Hamas, while Ankara expands its influence across Europe.Wed 23:20
• Mecca →

  Saint Lucian singer

  Nothing else this week.

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