December 7, 2024

⚫ Israel bombs Gaza home, killing 20 Palestinians, wounding dozens Israel continues its air strikes on Gaza, with a fresh strike on a home in the Nuseirat refugee camp killing at least 20 Palestinians, including six children, and wounding many, according to Gaza's civil defence agency. Medical sources at al-Awda Hospital confirmed the arrival of 14 bodies from the camp, while local authorities stated that nearby hospitals received 39 wounded individuals. ⚫ Israel strikes Lebanon, violates truce 155th time Israeli warplanes have conducted strikes in southern Lebanon, marking the latest violations of a fragile ceasefire. According to the Lebanese state news agency, Israeli drones flew at low altitudes over Beirut’s southern suburbs before the strikes. The air strikes targeted areas near the Litani River, between Yohmor al-Chaqif and Zawtar al-Sharqiyah in the Nabatieh district. Since the ceasefire took effect on November 27, a total of 155 violations have been recorded. ⚫ S Korea's Yoon apologises for martial law order ahead of impeachment vote South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol apologised for declaring martial law, acknowledging the public anxiety caused and vowing not to reimpose it. The apology came ahead of a parliamentary vote on his impeachment and protests demanding his resignation. Yoon pledged to take full responsibility and follow his party’s guidance to address the crisis. ⚫ Türkiye warns against PKK, Daesh exploiting Syria's chaos Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan informed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that the chaos in Syria should not be leveraged by terror organisations like PKK and Daesh. The two diplomats discussed the situation in Syria during a telephone call on Friday, as reported by Turkish diplomatic sources. Fidan emphasised the need to avoid past mistakes and urged the Syrian regime to engage in dialogue with the opposition and initiate a political process. ⚫ Turkish diplomat Feridun Sinirlioglu elected OSCE secretary general Veteran Turkish diplomat Feridun Sinirlioglu has been elected as the Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, making him the first Turkish citizen to hold the position. Sinirlioglu’s election was confirmed during the OSCE’s 31st Ministerial Council meeting in Malta, which was attended by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. His candidacy was approved unanimously by all 57 OSCE member states across North America, Europe, and Asia.