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Free Diver in Antalya Startled Underwater by Earthquake

Çağdaş Şaşmaz, while spearfishing in Gazipaşa, had a terrifying encounter during an earthquake while under water. Documenting the moment with his camera, he recalled feeling the seismic tremors and mistaking them for explosive fishing methods due to the intense noise.

“The noise was so intense, it rattled my entire body,” Şaşmaz recounted. “As I approached a stone for a better angle, sudden thunderous noise startled me. I thought it was a herd of trawlers or explosives thrown into the water. It felt like an explosion.” Describing the harrowing experience, he explained, “I swiftly ascended, fearing someone had used dynamite. It was an unimaginable force that left me puzzled, as I had never encountered such a situation before.”

The earthquake, registering 4.2 in magnitude and originating off the coast of Alanya on November 11, 2023, became an unexpected part of Şaşmaz’s diving expedition.

 

Geylani Topaloğlu

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Gazans Celebrate Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas

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Palestinians celebrated the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after indirect talks in Egypt, marking the first step of a broader peace plan involving hostage exchanges and Israeli troop withdrawals. Crowds, including children displaced by Israeli attacks, gathered around Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital to celebrate the end of the fighting. Residents in Maghazi Refugee Camp expressed hopes for rebuilding Gaza and establishing a Palestinian state. “Thank God, the war is over. Our homes were destroyed, and our children killed. We thank everyone who helped end this war,” said Yasser Abu Hein. Others shared optimism that Gaza would “return better than before.”

Israel confirmed that the ceasefire would begin following a cabinet vote later in the day.

 

Muhammed Rabah

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