Week in Pictures: From Minneapolis turmoil to Israeli attacks on Gaza
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Is the Eastern Mediterranean becoming Israel’s new front against Turkiye?
Turkiye closely monitoring Israel’s regional manoeuvres in the Eastern Mediterranean as tensions widen.
Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza
Demonstrators in Turkiye demand global pressure on Israel, calling the so-called ceasefire ‘a slow-motion genocide’.
A drone view shows people gathering over the Galata Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians on New Year's Day in Istanbul, Turkiye. [Kemal Aslan/Reuters]
The "We Do Not Remain Silent, We Do Not Forget Palestine" rally, organised by the Humanitarian Alliance and the National Will Platform, united more than 400 civil society organisations. [Muhammed Ali Yigit/Anadolu/Getty Images]
Ahead of the event, citizens gathered before dawn prayers at major mosques throughout Istanbul, including Ayasofya Grand Mosque, Sultanahmet, Fatih, Suleymaniye and Eminonu New Mosque. [Kemal Aslan/Reuters]
Many demonstrators carried Turkish and Palestinian flags as they assembled in mosque courtyards to express solidarity with Gaza. [Arif Hudaverdi Yaman/Anadolu/Getty Images]
Despite freezing temperatures, turnout remained high as extensive security measures were implemented. [Dilara Senkaya/Reuters]
Thousands gathered across Istanbul on January 1, 2026, marching in solidarity with Palestinians and demanding an end to Israel's war on Gaza. [Agit Erdi Ulukaya/Anadolu/Getty Images]
A large banner featuring "Hanzala", the iconic character created by the late Palestinian cartoonist Naji al-Ali and widely recognised as a symbol of the Palestinian cause, was displayed on a building behind the main press platform. [Muhammed Enes Yildirim/Anadolu/Getty Images]
People congregate near the Galata Bridge in solidarity with Palestinians on New Year's Day in Istanbul. [Dilara Senkaya/Reuters]
As part of the programme, prayers for Palestinians continued from a stage set up on Galata Bridge. An art installation titled “Roots” was unveiled on the bridge to draw attention to what organisers described as the targeting of culture and art in Gaza. [Kemal Aslan/Reuters]
The event also showcased performances by globally recognised artists and musicians. [Dilara Senkaya/Reuters]
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Turkiye arrests 125 ISIL suspects in new raids that mark widening crackdown
The operation follows a series of clashes and attacks linked to ISIL, which is feared to be making a resurgence.
Turkiye’s Erdogan calls Israel’s Somaliland recognition ‘unacceptable’
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused Israel of violating international law and of ‘illegal aggression’.
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Six alleged ISIL fighters killed in overnight raid in northwestern Turkiye
At least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.
Published On 29 Dec 2025
Six ISIL fighters, 3 police officers killed in northwest Turkiye raid
A shootout ensues after police raid a home in northwestern Yalova province, Turkiye’s Interior Ministry says.
Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata
Five officers, including chief of staff General al-Haddad, were flying from Turkiye to Libya when their plane crashed.
Investigation after jet carrying Libyan officers crashes in Turkiye
Authorities are examining a wide range of data, including flight recordings and airpot CCTV footage, officials say.
Libya holds military ceremony for army officials killed in Turkiye crash
Military honours paid to senior military officers, including army chief Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, who died in crash.
