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🇮🇱🇨🇾🇦🇪🇵🇸 The first ship carrying humanitarian aid for residents of the Gaza Strip departed from the Cypriot port of Larnaca. Previously, supplies were only transported by land and air, but now a maritime humanitarian corridor has been established.
The Open Arms ship, operated by the charity World Central Kitchen, delivered 200 tons of food gathered with the assistance of the UAE and Cyprus. The ship is expected to dock at a pier south of Gaza.
Using sea transport to deliver humanitarian aid is undeniably more efficient than airdrops, where some of the cargo often ends up in the sea, on buildings, or even on the heads of local residents.
📌 Nonetheless, there is another aspect to consider: the opening of this corridor signifies a significant breach of the de facto naval blockade of the enclave, which Israel has enforced since the 2000s. This development sharply contrasts with previous aggressive statements by officials regarding the refusal to make any concessions to the Palestinians.
It appears that the current Israeli ultra-Orthodox government is at least partially yielding to both external and internal pressure.
#Israel #Cyprus #UAE #Palestine
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The Open Arms ship, operated by the charity World Central Kitchen, delivered 200 tons of food gathered with the assistance of the UAE and Cyprus. The ship is expected to dock at a pier south of Gaza.
Using sea transport to deliver humanitarian aid is undeniably more efficient than airdrops, where some of the cargo often ends up in the sea, on buildings, or even on the heads of local residents.
📌 Nonetheless, there is another aspect to consider: the opening of this corridor signifies a significant breach of the de facto naval blockade of the enclave, which Israel has enforced since the 2000s. This development sharply contrasts with previous aggressive statements by officials regarding the refusal to make any concessions to the Palestinians.
It appears that the current Israeli ultra-Orthodox government is at least partially yielding to both external and internal pressure.
#Israel #Cyprus #UAE #Palestine
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🇨🇾🇹🇷 The Situation in “Northern Cyprus” and Why the Turks are Interested in Escalation
Amidst highly critical statements by the self-proclaimed leader of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, one must question why he has chosen to speak out at this particular moment.
▪️ Turkey is facing a significant rise in inflation, with the economy spiraling further downward, and the Erdogan government has yet to identify, let alone implement, a viable solution.
▪️ Recent municipal elections in Turkey revealed vulnerabilities within Erdogan's party, which performed poorly during the electoral process.
▪️ Calls for early presidential elections are gaining traction among the opposition, dissatisfied citizens, and those critical of the current state of affairs.
🔻While the Erdogan government refutes such possibilities, the current leadership's position has significantly weakened, causing understandable concern for the Turkish president.
Typically, Erdogan would divert attention by invoking the "Kurdish card," launching military operations in Syria and Iraq, which previously garnered public support.
However, the Kurds are no longer a priority for the Turks. While they remain active near the border, their presence does little to address the country's economic downturn. Even orchestrated or actual terrorist incidents, orchestrated by Turkish intelligence services, are unlikely to yield the intended results.
❗️Nevertheless, a localized conflict presents a different prospect. Historically, the perceived defense of the pro-Turkish population in Northern Cyprus has been a go-to strategy during crises, such as the current one.
Consequently, Tatar's provocative rhetoric serves to draw attention to this region, with a potential for a minor escalation if needed to divert focus from domestic issues. #Cyprus #Turkey
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Amidst highly critical statements by the self-proclaimed leader of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ersin Tatar, one must question why he has chosen to speak out at this particular moment.
▪️ Turkey is facing a significant rise in inflation, with the economy spiraling further downward, and the Erdogan government has yet to identify, let alone implement, a viable solution.
▪️ Recent municipal elections in Turkey revealed vulnerabilities within Erdogan's party, which performed poorly during the electoral process.
▪️ Calls for early presidential elections are gaining traction among the opposition, dissatisfied citizens, and those critical of the current state of affairs.
🔻While the Erdogan government refutes such possibilities, the current leadership's position has significantly weakened, causing understandable concern for the Turkish president.
Typically, Erdogan would divert attention by invoking the "Kurdish card," launching military operations in Syria and Iraq, which previously garnered public support.
However, the Kurds are no longer a priority for the Turks. While they remain active near the border, their presence does little to address the country's economic downturn. Even orchestrated or actual terrorist incidents, orchestrated by Turkish intelligence services, are unlikely to yield the intended results.
❗️Nevertheless, a localized conflict presents a different prospect. Historically, the perceived defense of the pro-Turkish population in Northern Cyprus has been a go-to strategy during crises, such as the current one.
Consequently, Tatar's provocative rhetoric serves to draw attention to this region, with a potential for a minor escalation if needed to divert focus from domestic issues. #Cyprus #Turkey
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🇬🇷🇨🇾🇹🇷 Лидер администрации Оккупированных Территорий Кипра (ОТК) предупреждает о потенциальной эскалации и призывает к решению проблемы на основе двух государств на Кипре
Лидер администрации Оккупированных Территорий Кипра (ОТК) Эрсин Татар предупредил…
Лидер администрации Оккупированных Территорий Кипра (ОТК) Эрсин Татар предупредил…