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Vice President Kamala Harris sidestepped a direct question Wednesday on preventing further Palestinian deaths from U.S.-funded bombs in Gaza, instead acknowledging the toll on civilians and emphasizing the need for a two-state solution.

Prominent journalists and scholars discussed current events in the Middle East during the "The Middle East Powder Keg" session at the 12th Athens Democracy Forum on Tuesday.

China has voiced robust backing for Palestine amidst the ongoing conflict with Israel in Gaza, condemning it as a "tragedy for humanity" and a "disgrace for civilization." Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi underscored the importance of Palestine attaining full membership in the United Nations, urging immediate efforts to secure a ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a decisive statement yesterday, indicating Israel's intention to maintain full military control over all Palestinian territories, even in the event of a two-state solution. Quoted by DPA, Netanyahu's assertion underscores a firm stance on Israel's military presence in regions including the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians after the war in Gaza, at meetings with the top diplomats from the two sides and key Arab states in Brussels.

Türkiye's veteran rock musician Erkin Koray has died at the age of 82. The musician, who left a mark on Turkish rock music with his songs, died in the hospital he was admitted to in Toronto, Canada, where he had been living for a few years.

Facebook will ban the advertising of cryptocurrency and binary options, the social network press service said on its website.