Diary

ANKARA (AA) — Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

PALESTINE

Gaza City - Humanitarian and military developments in the Gaza Strip due to the ongoing Israeli onslaught since Oct. 7 amid concerns of famine and deepening humanitarian crisis following the Israeli defense minister's warning of Tel Aviv's military operation extending to the enclave's southern-most city of Rafah.

The Israeli onslaught against the enclave has resulted in 27,238 deaths and 66,452 injuries, most of them are women and children.

Ramallah - Daily Israeli army raids into the cities and towns in the West Bank. The incursions have led to the killing of 381 Palestinians, the injury of 4,400 others, and the arrest of 6,500 since Oct. 7.

ISRAEL

Tel Aviv - Evening protests persist against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in cities and squares across Israel. Remarks and statements by Israeli officials on proposals for a cease-fire in Gaza and settlement with Palestinians.

LEBANON

Beirut - Ongoing tensions between Lebanese group Hezbollah and Israel amid an exchange of cross-border fire.

EGYPT

Cairo - Indirect negotiations for a cease-fire and hostage swap deal between Israel and Hamas.

An anticipated visit to Cairo by a Hamas delegation led by Ismail Haniyeh, yet to be announced.

IRAQ

Baghdad - International and regional reactions to US strikes on Iranian Revolutionary Guard-affiliated sites and Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Syria.

JORDAN

Amman - French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne launches Middle East tour.

Regional tour started in Jordan, includes several countries, with visits to extend until Tuesday.

YEMEN

Sanaa - Growing tension in Red Sea due to Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel and US retaliatory airstrikes against Houthi targets inside Yemen to be followed.

Following ups of all topics are carried out through translation from the Arabic wire, official accounts and websites related.

SPORTS

MADRID - Spanish La Liga week 26 to see Madrid derby between Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid clash at Santiago Bernabeu

SPECIAL REPORT

Mission success: 14-day journey of Türkiye's 1st space traveler marked by scientific experiments

By Gokhan Ergocun

ISTANBUL - Türkiye's first space traveler, Alper Gezeravci, has conducted 13 scientific experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) during his 14-day journey.