July 15, 2024

NEWSREADER INTRO: This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Monday, July, 15th. *) Gaza truce talks haven’t paused, military chief survived — Hamas https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/live-blog-gaza-truce-talks-havent-paused-military-chief-survived-hamas-18183820 Hamas says that Gaza ceasefire talks continue and the group’s military commander is in good health, a day after the Israeli military targeted Mohammed Deif. Hamas’ spokesperson Jihad Taha said, “There is no doubt that the horrific massacres will impact any efforts in the negotiations” but added that “efforts and endeavours of the mediators remain ongoing.” Hamas political officials also insisted that communication channels remained functional between the leadership inside and outside Gaza after the strike in the enclave's south. *) Türkiye continues to fight global injustices: Altun https://www.trtworld.com/turkiye/turkiye-continues-to-fight-global-injustices-altun-18183797 Türkiye marks the eighth anniversary of the July 15 coup attempt, which killed 253 people and wounded over 2,700. On the eve of July 15 this year, Türkiye’s Communications Directorate arranged a concert to commemorate July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day. Türkiye’s Communications Director, Fahrettin Altun, stressed Türkiye’s resilience against the efforts to undermine its sovereignty, denouncing the 2016 coup as a scheme by a terrorist group serving global exploitation interests. *) World leaders react in ‘shock’ to Trump rally shooting https://www.trtworld.com/us-and-canada/world-leaders-react-in-shock-to-trump-rally-shooting-18183592 From Asia to Europe, world leaders around the globe reacted with shock to the wounding of former US president Donald Trump in an assassination attempt at an election rally. "Once again, we are witnessing unacceptable acts of violence against political representatives," European Union’s foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell said. Regarding the attack, Turkish President Erdogan said, "I strongly condemn the assassination attempt against the 45th President of the United States and presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Trump." *) ‘Smell of blood’ fills Gaza hospital after deadly Israeli strike: UN https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/smell-of-blood-fills-gaza-hospital-after-deadly-israeli-strike-un-18183786 The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees reported "horrific scenes" at a hospital in southern Gaza following a deadly Israeli strike on a "humanitarian zone" for displaced Palestinians. At least 90 people have been killed and nearly 300 others injured in a strike that targeted the Al Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza. The Israeli army claimed the attack targeted Hamas’ military commander, Mohamed Deif, and his deputy, which Hamas rejected and called it a "cover-up of a horrible massacre." *) Algeria suspends art festivals in solidarity with war-torn Gaza https://www.trtworld.com/arts-and-culture/algeria-suspends-art-festivals-in-solidarity-with-war-torn-gaza-18183695 Algeria's Culture Ministry announced that it is suspending all major art festivals this summer in solidarity with Gaza, which has been under a devastating Israeli onslaught since last October. Culture Minister Soraya Mouloudji said in a statement that the ministry will instead intensify activities that express the country's solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Mouloudji said the decision comes from Algeria's supportive, fixed position toward "the Palestinian cause and its brave legitimate struggle against Zionist brutality."