Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Israeli embassy in the US capital, Washington D.C., to protest Israel’s attacks on Gaza and US’s support to Israel. The protesters held up Palestinian flags and banners in front of the embassy and marched to the Israeli Ambassador’s house.
After the protests ended, the protesters commemorated 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, who burned himself to death in front of the Israeli Embassy on February 25, saying “I will no longer be part of the genocide.”
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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