September 8, 2024

*) Turkish-American activist shot dead by Israeli sniper — autopsy An autopsy report of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist, has confirmed an Israeli sniper killed her. Nablus governor has said the autopsy results indicated Eygi’s cause of death was a gunshot wound inflicted by a sniper, specifically targeting her head. Palestinian officials had earlier also suggested that Eygi’s death was likely the result of deliberate targeting by an Israeli sniper. *) Israelis rally for hostage swap as Netanyahu's government faces pressure Israeli protesters took to the streets demanding a hostage swap deal with the Palestinian factions in Gaza. Thousands of protesters gathered in several cities across Israel, including Tel Aviv, Haifa, and the Karkur Junction area near Haifa. Protesters chanted slogans, calling on Benjamin Netanyahu's government to immediately conclude a hostage swap deal. *) Türkiye slams Israeli FM's remarks as 'full of lies' The Turkish government has condemned a recent social media post by Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, calling it lies and slander targeting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Türkiye. In an official statement, Turkish authorities pointed out that Katz holds no real credibility, even within the Netanyahu government, which is infamously remembered for its crimes against humanity, leaving a dark stain on history. According to the statement, Katz is attempting to remain relevant by drawing the attention of social media users in Türkiye in a bid to secure his position within what it described as a "genocide network." *) Meta removes TRT Arabi documentary on Israeli attacks against journalists Facebook, owned by Meta, has removed a documentary produced by TRT Arabi that highlights Israeli crimes against journalists in Gaza and southern Lebanon. On August 30, TRT Arabi aired a documentary titled "Journalism Under Genocide," which shed light on the experiences of journalists covering the Israeli war on Gaza and their work in southern Lebanon. The film traces the systematic killings carried out by the occupation forces against journalists since October 7, highlighting key stories of journalists being targeted while performing their duties. *) Boeing's Starliner capsule returns to Earth NASA has announced that Boeing's uncrewed Starliner spacecraft landed at New Mexico's White Sands Space Harbor. The spacecraft was undocked from the International Space Station for its return to Earth. However, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain aboard until February 2025.