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Israeli Representative’s Speech Sparks Mass Walkout at IPU General Assembly

At the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) General Assembly in Geneva, numerous parliamentarians protested the speech of Israeli representative Dan Illouz, leading to a mass walkout. Before Illouz, a member of Israel’s Likud party, began speaking, some delegates chanted “Freedom for Palestine” and banged on tables in protest. The protest, reportedly initiated by the Palestinian delegation, saw representatives from various countries, including Türkiye, exit the hall. This was the second consecutive session where the Israeli delegation faced a large-scale protest.

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Russia and Ukraine Launch Airstrikes After Istanbul Talks

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Following peace talks in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine resumed airstrikes. Ukrainian drone strikes in Sochi killed two and injured 11, leading to a four-hour suspension at Sochi Airport. Russia’s defense systems shot down 39 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.

Meanwhile, Russian attacks on Odessa injured at least four people, targeting the Pryvoz market, and strikes in the Cherkasy region injured seven. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the ongoing attacks despite ceasefire proposals discussed in Istanbul. The peace talks also resulted in an agreement for the exchange of military and civilian prisoners.

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