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Turkey Condemns Israeli Forces For Firing On Palestinians

A demonstrator holds up a flare as she stands on a street during a protest calling for a deal to release the hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday,

Turkey has joined Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan in condemning Israeli forces for firing on Palestinians who were waiting for the delivery of aid. The Turkish Foreign Ministry labeled the event as 'yet another crime against humanity.'

Israel has stated that many of the casualties resulted from a chaotic crush for food aid, and that its troops only resorted to firing when they felt threatened by the crowd.

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The Health Ministry in Gaza reported that over 100 people were killed and at least 700 others were wounded in the incident. This adds to the Palestinian death toll, which has surpassed 30,000 in the Gaza Strip since Israel's conflict with Hamas began nearly five months ago.

Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip has led to a humanitarian crisis and widespread devastation in areas like Gaza City, which are now isolated with limited aid access. The Turkish Foreign Ministry accused Israel of using 'starvation as a weapon of war in Gaza.'

Latest Developments:
  • A Palestinian American woman facing trial in an Israeli military court has been released on bail.
  • Colombia has halted the purchase of Israeli weapons, with its president denouncing the conflict in Gaza as 'genocide.'
  • Leaders in journalism are advocating for increased protection for those reporting on the war.

For more coverage on the Israel-Hamas conflict, visit AP's dedicated page.

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