Turkiye condemns Israel for blocking aid to Gaza, calls it ceasefire violation
Ankara: Turkiye has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to block humanitarian aid into Gaza, calling it a violation of the ceasefire deal and international law. The Turkish Foreign Ministry, in a statement on Monday, described the move as a deliberate act of collective punishment against Palestinians and a blatant breach of international law, according to Xinhua news agency.
The ministry warned that such actions could jeopardise diplomatic efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire in Gaza. "This decision undermines the chances of peace and prolongs the suffering of innocent civilians," the statement read.
Turkiye called on the international community to take immediate steps to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid. "It is imperative that Israel fulfils its obligations and allows humanitarian assistance to reach those in need," the ministry added.
Israel began blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza on Sunday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claiming it was to pressure Hamas into accepting a new proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire agreement.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East has warned of severe consequences. The agency’s media advisor, Adnan Abu Hasna, stated that the blockade would worsen "the tragedy and immense suffering" endured by Gaza’s over two million residents for the past 15 months of war.
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Missing Kerala class 10 student found dead near Chandradrona hills
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka) (PTI): Three days after a class 10 student from Kerala went missing during a family trip to Manikyadhara Falls in the Chandradrona hill range, she was found dead on Friday, police said.
The deceased, identified as Kumari Shrinanda, had been missing since Tuesday evening after she went trekking in the Chandradrona hills, they said.
"The body has been traced, and the clothes she was wearing are intact. The body will be sent for a post-mortem, and further procedures are underway," Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar Dayama told PTI.
The girl was part of a group of around 40 relatives who had travelled from Palakkad, police added.
According to police, she went missing at around 5.30 pm on Tuesday while at the falls with her family. The family searched for her until about 8 pm before informing the authorities.
After receiving the report, police and forest department personnel launched a search operation in the area. Thermal drones were deployed to locate the girl.
Disaster management teams also joined the operation.
In a separate incident in Kodagu district recently, a 36-year-old woman from Kerala went missing while trekking in the Tadiandamol hills and was later traced and reunited with her family.
