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ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):

- 1st anniversary of Israeli genocide on Gaza Strip

A year after the ongoing genocide in Gaza, Israeli attacks on the besieged enclave continue, resulting in nearly 42,000 deaths, most of whom are women and children, and over 97,200 injured.

More reactions on the first anniversary of the Israeli genocide on Gaza to be followed from across the world.

The war has not only targeted civilians but have also left much of the enclave's infrastructure in ruins, endangered and killed health workers, and destroyed homes, schools, and entire neighborhoods.

The humanitarian situation for Palestinians is worsening as a result of ongoing attacks and a suffocating siege that is preventing aid from entering Gaza.

On Monday, an artillery shelling on Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip left at least 10 people dead and others injured, according to medical source.

10 more were killed in Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, from Israeli strikes on different areas in the city, a medical source in the Nasser hospital in Khan Younis said.

The Israeli military also issued evacuation orders for residents of Beit Hanoun, Jabalia, and Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, urging them to move south.

Palestinian resistance group Hamas said Monday it fired a volley of rockets on Tel Aviv on the first anniversary of Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

The Israeli army confirmed that five projectiles were fired from Khan Younis in southern Gaza into central Israel.

Hamas military spokesman Abu Ubaida said in a speech his group will continue a war of attrition against the Israeli army in Gaza.

- Israeli aggression against Lebanon

The latest developments in the relentless Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon amid border clashes between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.

A Lebanese medical source said Monday two major hospitals in Beirut's southern suburbs are unable to provide service after Israeli forces conducted overnight airstrikes that severely damaged the facilities.

The Israeli army said Monday it deployed a new division for its ongoing ground operation in southern Lebanon.

A military statement said the army’s 91st Galilee Division, which includes the 3rd and 8th Reserve Brigades and the Northern Nahal Brigade 228, was dispatched into southern Lebanon.

Israeli warplanes also carried out airstrikes on the villages and towns in Tyre district, southern Lebanon, causing more casualties among Lebanese people.

Hezbollah, for its part, announced more artillery and rocket attacks against the army sites and groups of soldiers, including those in the Qalaa Hills in the town of Blida.

Due to Israeli attacks on Lebanon, at least 2,083 people have been killed so far, over 9,869 injured, and 1.2 million others displaced, according to Lebanese authorities.

- West Bank raids

Israeli military raids on Palestinian cities and towns in the occupied West Bank have killed at least 743 people since October of last year, including 160 children, and injured nearly 6,200 others, with over 11,100 taken into custody.

A Palestinian elder was beaten to death early Monday morning by Israeli forces after they stormed his home in the town of Dura in Hebron, in the southern West Bank.

Four Palestinians, including a woman, were assaulted on Monday evening by Israeli illegal settlers in the Jama'in village, near Nablus city.

- Potential Israeli attack on Iran

Israel has decided to strike Iran following last week’s missile attack on Tel Aviv, Israeli Channel 12 said on Sunday. “The discussions on the method and timing of the attack are still ongoing,” the broadcaster added.

On Monday, Iran resumed flights after temporarily halting them the previous evening, citing "operational restrictions."

The situation, however, remains on high alert in Iran, as to repel an anticipated Israeli attack on vital targets in Iran.

- Red Sea tensions

Red Sea tensions and the possible exchange of attacks between Israel and Yemen’s Houthi group.

Israeli army on Monday evening claimed to have intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Yemen toward central Israel.

- Deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in Sudan

Humanitarian and security situation continue to deteriorate in Sudan amid clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

- Turkish president's remarks at Ankara inaugural ceremony

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan set to attend the opening ceremony of the new academic year for higher education institutions.

- Briefings from Turkish ministers on situation in Middle East

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and National Defense Minister Yasar Guler will brief parliament about Israel's attacks and developments in the Middle East.

- Nobel Prize in Physics

The winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics will be announced in Stockholm.

- European Parliament - debate on Middle East and situation in Lebanon

European Council and Commission statements following a debate in European Parliament on the situation in Lebanon.

- NATO Secretary General hosts Finnish president

New NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte hosts talks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb. They will hold a joint news conference.

- Debates around the new government in France

Left-wing alliance New Popular Front (NFP) submitted a no-confidence motion against Premier Michel Barnier’s government, which will be brought to vote in the National Assembly on Oct. 8.

- Berlin Climate and Security Conference

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock to deliver a keynote speech at the Berlin Climate and Security Conference. The conference will focus on linking climate risks and security objectives and identifying how the role of the security and defense sector can address this nexus.

- UN agencies’ briefing

The UN Information Service will hold its bi-weekly briefing for journalists.

- Burkinese premier to visit Russian capital Moscow

Burkina Faso Prime Minister Apollinaire Kyelem de Tambela to visit Moscow, where he will take part in the Days of Economy forum, and will meet with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin.

- Russian president to host Commonwealth of Independent States leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin to host a meeting of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders. The heads of states are expected to exchange views on most pressing issues of international and regional agenda.

- Russian president to hold bilateral talks with Azerbaijani, Armenian leaders

Putin to hold bilateral talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of a meeting of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) leaders.

- Biden administration's statement on Lebanon, Gaza and Iran

Monitoring statements from Biden administration regarding the Israeli strikes in Lebanon and the situation in Gaza that is under Israeli onslaught, and Tuesday's missile attacks on Israel by Iran.

- Biden's remarks on hurricanes

President Joe Biden to provide an update on the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene and the preparations for Hurricane Milton. Later, he will depart the White House en route to Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

- UN chief press briefing

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to hold a press conference on the situation in the Middle East at the UN headquarters.

- Security Council briefing on Great Lakes Region

UN Security Council to hold a briefing and consultations on the Great Lakes region. Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia will brief the secretary-general’s report on the implementation of the 2013 Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the region.

- Parliament to debate impeachment of Kenyan Deputy President

Kenyan lawmakers to debate a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who has been accused of promoting ethnic divisive politics, undermining the president, and playing a role in the June anti-government protests.

- South African police search for suspects in mass shooting incident

Police in South Africa to launch search for eight gunmen who killed six community patrollers and injured four others in a mass shooting in the Eastern Cape Province. The incident comes barely a week after 18 people were killed in the same province in a similar manner.

- Nigeria to receive cholera vaccines from UN to curb outbreak

UNICEF to donate 600,000 doses of cholera vaccines to Borno state in northeastern Nigeria currently hit by a cholera outbreak.

- Opposition expected to oust BJP from northern Indian state

Vote results to be announced in the provincial election in the northern state of Haryana ruled by Bhartiya Janta party (BJP). Exit polls show BJP was losing, and opposition Congress party is expected to make come back in the state.

- Jammu Kashmir election results to be announced

Results for the crucial assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir will be announced, with exit polls predicting the parties opposed to the abrogation of the region's autonomy would win.

- South Korean president visits Singapore

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will arrive in Singapore on two-day state visit on second leg of his three-nation Southeast Asia trip.

THE ECONOMY

- Germany’s industrial production

Germany to reveal industrial production figures for August. Production fell by 5.29% and 3.92% in July and June, respectively. It is expected to drop in August.

- Perth tourism summit

Major international travel and tourism event will kick off in Perth, capital of Western Australia, on Tuesday. 24th Global Summit, co-hosted by World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Western Australia, will bring together key players to discuss future of sector, with focus on investment and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions) travel.

- US foreign trade

US to release foreign trade figures for August. In July, foreign trade balance posted deficit of $78.8 billion in June and $73.1 billion in May and market expects $70.6 billion deficit in August.

SPECIAL REPORTS

Israel’s genocide in Gaza ‘defies anything we could expect in the 21st century’

By Muhammed Enes Calli

Istanbul – Interview with Pepe Escobar, a Brazilian journalist and geopolitical analyst, about Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

Escobar shares his assessments on the reasons for Israel and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s increasing aggression, the impact on the region, and the role of the international community, including the Western media.

He also speaks about the future of the Palestinian cause and the steps required to ensure justice for a people “fighting a ruthless killing machine.”

Kosovo seeks Germany and France’s support for Council of Europe membership

By Ayhan Simsek

Berlin – Interview with Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz about the country’s bid for membership of the Council of Europe (CoE).

She stresses the importance of Kosovo joining the CoE “as soon as possible,” calling on France and Germany to take the lead and pave the way for its membership.

Gervalla-Schwarz also speaks about Kosovo’s aspirations to join the EU and NATO, which have been supported by a majority of member states, and the significant challenges it faces on the path to full integration with Europe.

Malawi courts controversy with pro-Israel stance

By Jamal Jamal

Lilongwe, Malawi – Report on the reasons for Malawi’s stance in support of Israel during its ongoing war on Gaza.

The story explains the underlying factors for Malawi’s close ties with Israel and presents details of all the actions Malawi has taken in support of Israel since October 7, including the agreement for migrant workers and its voting record at the UN.

It also details public views on the issue, the pro-Palestine solidarity movement in the country, and the government’s crackdown on critical voices.

The report includes comments from Malawi’s Foreign Minister Nancy Tembo, sociopolitical experts and civil society representatives from groups like Malawi Palestine Solidarity Movement.

NEW MEDIA

VIDEO - Interview with Kosovo’s Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwarz about the country’s bid for membership of the Council of Europe, aspirations for full integration with Europe, and the challenges in the process.