Gaza strip: Three more Palestinians have succumbed to starvation in the Gaza Strip within the last 24 hours, as the severe Israeli blockade continues to take its toll, reported the Palestinian Health Ministry.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Health Ministry's statement confirmed that hospitals in Gaza recorded three new fatalities due to famine and malnutrition, bringing the total number of starvation-related deaths since October 2023 to 162, including 92 children. The ongoing blockade has severely restricted access to essential supplies, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in the region.
Historic Sentence for Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe
Ankara: Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez has been sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, marking a historic precedent in Colombian legal history.
According to Anadolu Agency, Judge Sandra Heredia delivered the sentence after finding Uribe guilty of witness tampering and procedural fraud. This ruling represents the first instance of a former Colombian head of state being convicted and sentenced. Uribe, who led the country from 2002 to 2010, was found to have attempted to obstruct justice during the years 2017 and 2018.
US Special Envoy Visits Gaza Aid Center Amid Famine Crisis
US special envoy Steve Witkoff has visited an aid center near Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), amidst growing international concern over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
According to Anadolu Agency, Witkoff's visit, accompanied by US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, comes as global criticism intensifies against Israel's blockade of Gaza and its devastating impact on the population. The delegation is expected to evaluate the distribution sites, with reports indicating that over 1,000 Palestinians have died at food collection points since May. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt confirmed that efforts would be made to secure a plan for delivering more food and directly engaging with local Gazans to understand their situation.