The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces denied any involvement in the deadly attack near Ankara claimed by PKK militants, following Turkish strikes on Kurdish-held Syria that killed over a dozen people in retaliation. Turkish President Erdogan blamed the attackers on Syria and vowed to continue fighting Kurdish militants, despite the SDF’s denial of involvement. The SDF leader criticized the US for a weak response and called for an end to Turkey’s ongoing attacks on Syria, warning of potential wider operations and the impact on Kurdish forces and civilian populations.
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One in ten bombs dropped on Gaza Strip failed to explode – Middle East Monitor
Recent UN data indicates that one in ten bombs dropped by Israeli forces on Gaza since the conflict began on October 7, 2023, has failed to detonate, posing ongoing dangers to civilians, particularly as some families return to devastated areas. The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) reports that these unexploded munitions have already resulted in at least 23 deaths and 162 injuries, primarily among civilians, while humanitarian efforts to remove these threats are hindered...
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