Diary

ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

Israeli military offensive in West Bank

The Israeli military early Friday withdrew from the northern West Bank cities of Jenin, Tulkarm and their refugee camps, following a 10-day incursion and assaults, killing 36 Palestinians and injuring dozens more.The offensive caused widespread destruction.

Israeli killing of Turkish-American activist near Nablus

A Turkish-American activist was shot dead by Israeli forces on Friday during a protest against illegal Israeli settlements in the town of Beita, Nablus district of the occupied West Bank.

Fouad Nafaa, director of the Rafidia Hospital, told Anadolu that Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who held a dual citizenship of both Türkiye and the US, arrived at the hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.

Eygi, who was born in the Turkish city of Antalya in 1998, succumbed to her injuries despite efforts by medical teams to save her, according to Nafaa.

Israeli onslaught on Gaza

Humanitarian and military developments in Gaza, where Israel has killed nearly 40,900 Palestinians and injured many more since the Oct. 7 Hamas incursion.

The situation worsens as Israeli attacks continue, and aid becomes increasingly scarce in the besieged enclave.

Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza continues

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) on Friday said its teams vaccinated more than 160,000 children on Thursday, the first day of the second phase of a polio vaccination campaign in southern Gaza.

In a separate statement, UNRWA said the agency and its partners have vaccinated nearly 355,000 children against polio in Gaza's middle and southern areas since Sept. 1.

The vaccination campaign is scheduled to last until Sept. 12 to cover all of the Gaza Strip.

Protests against Israeli government

Mounting protests in Israel to put pressure on the government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to either negotiate a hostage-prisoner swap deal with Hamas or resign.

Cease-fire talks between Israel and Hamas

The latest on Israel-Hamas cease-fire in Gaza and hostage swap talks. Netanyahu has dismissed reports that a deal is nearing completion, calling the claims inaccurate, contradicting statements by US officials.

Hezbollah-Israel escalation

Continued border clashes between Israel and Lebanese group Hezbollah.

Hezbollah said on Friday its fighters targeted spy equipment at the Israeli army's Metula site.

Red Sea tensions

Continued Houthi attacks on commercial ships suspected of having links with Israel in the Red Sea and US-led coalition airstrikes on the group's positions in Yemen.

Humanitarian and security situation in Sudan

The humanitarian and security situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate amid clashes between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

British premier visits Ireland

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to meet Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris in Dublin for their second meeting since the former took office. At their last meeting on July 17, the pair agreed to 'reset' the UK-Irish partnership and committed to annual summits.

Solidarity march in London

Campaign groups to hold march towards Israeli Embassy in London to protest Israeli attacks in Gaza and the West Bank, and continuing arms supply from the UK.

DR Congo to receive 2nd batch of mpox vaccines

The Democratic Republic of Congo will receive its second shipment of mpox vaccines to help curb the spread of the virus in the country, which is the epicenter of the outbreak in the continent. The Central African nation received its first batch of close to 100,000 doses on Thursday.

Protests against petrol price hikes in parts of Nigeria

Protests against the recent increase in price of petrol in parts of Nigeria, an oil producing country.

Kenyan officials investigate cause of school fire which killed over a dozen

Kenyan security officials expected to update the public on the latest about the deadly school fire which killed 17 learners on Friday morning. President William Ruto, currently in China for a cooperation summit, has called for a thorough investigation.

Outgoing Japanese premier pays last trip to South Korea

Outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to exchange views on bilateral, regional and international issues with students at Seoul National University.

SPORTS

US Open women's singles final: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula

Belarusian No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka to play against American No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula in the 2024 US Open women's singles final.

SPECIAL REPORTS

‘Such a brave soul’: Friend remembers Turkish American rights activist killed by Israeli forces

By Michael Hernandez

WASHINGTON - Report on Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a Turkish-American activist who was killed on Friday by Israeli forces during a protest in the occupied West Bank.

The story includes interview of Nilan Aydin, Eygi's friend and mentee who reflects on her legacy, emphasizing her bravery and empathy.