Israel’s army confirmed that the body of 23-year-old hostage Hamzah AlZayadni was recovered from Gaza, along with his father, Yosef AlZayadni, who were taken by Hamas-led militants 15 months ago. While Yosef was quickly identified, Hamzah's remains required verification. Efforts for a ceasefire and hostage release have been ongoing between Israel and Hamas, with appeals from Palestinians and families of victims.
Gaza's Health Ministry reported 46,006 Palestinians killed and 109,378 wounded in the Israel-Hamas conflict, with a significant number being women and children. The Israeli military claims to have killed over 17,000 militants, attributing civilian casualties to Hamas operating in residential areas, leading to displacement and humanitarian challenges.
The conflict began when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel in October 2023, resulting in casualties and abductions. Turkey's Foreign Minister emphasized a commitment to combating terrorism in Syria, particularly targeting Kurdish militants. Turkey criticized U.S. support for Kurdish-led forces, viewing them as linked to terrorist organizations.
Cyprus President announced plans to meet Lebanon's new president to discuss regional challenges and strengthen relations. An oil tanker, sabotaged by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, was salvaged after posing a significant environmental threat. The Houthis have targeted merchant vessels, claiming retaliation against countries involved in the Gaza conflict.
