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Is Turkey uniquely positioned to mediate between Palestinians and Israel?

Istanbul, Turkey – The war on Gaza has seen Turkey step forward as a potential mediator to not only end Israel’s bombardment of the Palestinian enclave, but also bring lasting peace to one of the world’s most intractable conflicts.

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has led his country’s bid, keen to promote Turkey as a global player and replicate Ankara’s success in mediating between Ukraine and its invader, Russia, to strike a deal for Kyiv to export grain.

Eastern Libya’s House of Representatives Voices Gaza Concerns in Angolan Assembly

During the 147th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Angola, the delegation from the House of Representatives, the parliamentary government based in Eastern Libya and led by the First Deputy Speaker, emphasized the urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza. Representing the Arab Geopolitical Group, they advocated for swift intervention against ongoing human rights infringements. Additionally, the assembly deliberated on roles within the Inter-Parliamentary Union and reflected on points from their previous meeting in Bahrain.

During the 147th General Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Angola, the delegation from the House of Representatives, the parliamentary government based in Eastern Libya and led by the First Deputy Speaker, emphasized the urgent humanitarian crises in Gaza. Representing the Arab Geopolitical Group, they advocated for swift intervention against ongoing human rights infringements. Additionally, the assembly deliberated on roles within the Inter-Parliamentary Union and reflected on points from their previous meeting in Bahrain.

What is the Gaza Strip & who controls it ?

What is the Gaza Strip & who controls it ?

The Gaza Strip has been the epicenter of heavy bombardment for more than a week after Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes for the unprecedented terror attack by Palestinian militant group Hamas on Oct. 7.

The enclave — a narrow strip of land between Israel and Egypt, next to the Mediterranean Sea — is home to roughly 2.3 million Palestinians and is described as one of the most densely populated places on Earth. The 140-square-mile region is roughly the size of Philadelphia.

The majority of those who live in Gaza are young, with almost 65% of the population under the age of 24

‘World’s largest open-air prison’

Since 2007, Israel has imposed an air, land and sea blockade on the Gaza Strip, saying the move is necessary to safeguard the country from Hamas’ attacks. Gaza is surrounded by concrete walls and barbed wire fences.

Palestinians are prohibited from entering or leaving the territory except in extremely rare cases such as “urgent, life-threatening medical conditions,” according to Israeli human rights group B’Tselem. Foreign citizens are not subjected to the same restrictions. Human rights groups have described it as “the world’s largest open-air prison.”

Planting trees is one of the easiest way to contribute to biodiversity.

Planting trees is one of the easiest way to contribute to biodiversity. So plant trees and contribute to biodiversity by enhancing ecosystems. Following are best months to plant different fruit trees.Planting trees is one of the easiest way to contribute to biodiversity.

Olive:** March – April

Apples:** January – March

Plums:** January – mid-March

Palm Trees:** April – May

Pears:** January – March

Grapes:** January – February

Pomegranates:** January – February

Oranges:** March

Almonds:** January – March

Quince:** January – March

Apricots:** January – February

Peaches:** January – February

Lemon:** March

Figs:** January – mid-March