The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) reported that 153 of its facilities were targeted during Israel’s 136-day-long attacks on the Gaza Strip. The agency emphasized the devastating impact on education, stating that schools in the north of Gaza were reduced to rubble. UNRWA stressed the plight of half the population in Rafah, forced to seek refuge in UNRWA shelters. The agency released images depicting the facilities affected by the attacks and strongly asserted that “children should be in our schools for education and training, not to be protected from bombs.” The statement underscores the grave consequences of the ongoing conflict on the education infrastructure and the safety of the civilian population in Gaza.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.
Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.
Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.
Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.
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