Protests condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza have intensified at universities across the USA, including the University of Southern California (USC). Pro-Palestinian students at USC demanded a permanent ceasefire and urged the university to sever ties with Israeli-linked companies. Tensions peaked when police clashed with students who had set up protest tents in Alumni Park. The exact number of detained students remains undisclosed. Similar anti-Israel demonstrations occurred at New York University (NYU), Yale University, and other institutions like the University of California and the University of Minnesota.
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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