Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan condemned the United States for blocking UN resolutions for a cease-fire in Gaza amidst an intense Israeli offensive. He criticized Western countries for complicity in the violence and expressed hope that the international community would correct this mistake. Fidan noted a shift in global sentiment towards supporting Palestine and emphasized the need for a two-state solution to ensure the security of both Israel and Palestine. The conflict, which began on October 7, has resulted in significant Palestinian and Israeli casualties.

The United States and the United Kingdom conducted attacks on multiple targets within Yemen late on Thursday in direct response to unprecedented Houthi attacks on international maritime vessels. President Joe Biden stated that these Houthi attacks threatened American personnel, civilian sailors, and trade, including the use of anti-ship ballistic missiles for the first time. The Red Sea, a critical trade route, has seen 27 Houthi attacks since November 19, according to the US military. Houthi leader Ali al-Qahoum indicated retaliation against US and British warships. CENTCOM reported targeting Houthi radar systems, air defense systems, and missile launch sites. General Michael Erik Kurilla of CENTCOM held the Houthis and their Iranian sponsors responsible for the attacks affecting 55 nations. The Ohio USS Florida submarine was used in the attacks, and the Houthis have threatened to target vessels associated with Israel or Israeli firms. Last month, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the creation of a multinational mission to counter Houthi attacks.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan called on the West to dissociate from Israeli 'war crimes' during the Stratcom summit in Istanbul. He criticized the Western media's biased attitude and institutionalized misinformation regarding the Palestinian tragedy and Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank. Fidan emphasized the need for a permanent solution through new discourses and methods, advocating for a sovereign Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. He also discussed Turkey's efforts against hybrid threats and terrorism, highlighting the country's role in migration management and its willingness to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.

Turkey's Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced that 26 Gazan patients and their 13 attendants, who passed through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, will be transferred to Turkey for medical treatment. The patients, including children with cancer, will be the first Gazans to travel from Egypt to another country for treatment. Turkey has sent nearly 660 tons of medical supplies, 20 ambulances, and eight field hospitals to Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is critical, with thousands killed or injured and infrastructure damaged due to the ongoing Israeli assault.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Turkey will never abandon its brothers and sisters in Gaza amidst ongoing Israeli attacks. He emphasized Turkey's strength and capability to prevent harm to the country and ensure peace and security in the Black Sea, Syria, Iraq, the Balkans, and the Caucasus. Erdoğan highlighted Turkey's role in defending the oppressed, including Palestinians, and condemned the support of those behind the 'immoral massacre' in Gaza. He reaffirmed Turkey's commitment to never leave Gaza isolated and to continue supporting the Palestinian cause.

The Sims 4: Crystal Creations Stuff Pack introduces a variety of jewelry items that players can craft, each with unique visual designs and gameplay benefits. The pack adds a gemology skill and allows Sims to craft and charge jewelry with different crystals and metals, affecting moods, relationships, and careers. The article ranks the best jewelry items from the pack, including Mystic Necklace with Simanite, Chunky Necklace with Jade, and Botanical Bracelet with Peach Quartz, based on their visual appeal and gameplay utility.

The article discusses the tragic death of Turkish motorcycle courier Yunus Emre Göçer, who was killed in a vehicular accident involving Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the son of Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The court's decision to convert Mohamud's 2.5-year prison sentence into a fine of $906 has sparked outrage, highlighting perceived injustices and the influence of political power in judicial outcomes. The narrative underscores the devaluation of human life in the face of political connections and judicial leniency.

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has called for a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East, marking a significant first. The OIC emphasized the need for real action against Israeli crimes against Palestinians, rather than mere condemnation. This stance highlights the organization's push for tangible measures in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The article criticizes the Turkish left for its perceived hypocrisy and ideological obsessions, using the example of Yılmaz Güney, a celebrated filmmaker with a violent past. The author expresses disappointment in leftist friends who defend Güney despite his criminal actions, highlighting a broader issue of double standards within the Turkish left. The piece also touches on the Republican People’s Party and the PKK, condemning their actions and the left's association with them.