Türkiye Likely to Extend Naval Mission in Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Somali Waters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish presidency)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish presidency)
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Türkiye Likely to Extend Naval Mission in Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Somali Waters

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish presidency)
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Turkish presidency)

The Turkish presidency has sent a decree to the Turkish Parliament to extend for another year the mission of its naval forces deployed to the Gulf of Aden, Somali territorial waters and the Arabian Sea.

The presidential decree, received by Parliament on Monday, stated that the Turkish naval forces operating in the three mentioned areas since February 10, 2009, have taken effective measures to ensure the security of Turkish-flagged and Türkiye-related commercial ships navigating in the region.

It also noted that the Turkish naval forces have participated in joint operations against maritime piracy, armed robbery, and terrorism at sea, conducted by the international community.

The decree requested the extension of the forces’ mission for another year to continue to fulfill assigned tasks in line with relevant Security Council resolutions and contribute to the international community’s operations against terrorism in the seas outside the territorial waters of the region.

The mission of the Turkish naval forces has so far been extended for 13 one-year terms.

On Tuesday, the Turkish Parliament will resume its sessions after a break that began following discussions of the country's budget law on December 26.

Therefore, the presidential decree on the extension of the Turkish naval mission is expected to be listed on Parliament’s agenda this week. During the sessions, deputies will also vote on several international agreements and draft laws.



Palestinian Officials Say Israeli Forces Killed 2 People, Including a 13-Year-Old, in the West Bank

 People attend the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid, in Yabad near Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 25, 2024. (Reuters)
People attend the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid, in Yabad near Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 25, 2024. (Reuters)
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Palestinian Officials Say Israeli Forces Killed 2 People, Including a 13-Year-Old, in the West Bank

 People attend the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid, in Yabad near Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 25, 2024. (Reuters)
People attend the funeral of two Palestinians killed in an Israeli raid, in Yabad near Jenin in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 25, 2024. (Reuters)

The Palestinian Health Ministry said on Monday Israeli forces killed two people, including a 13-year-old, in the occupied West Bank.

The Israeli military said the two had thrown explosives at forces overnight near the Palestinian town of Yabad and that the forces had responded by opening fire.

The Health Ministry identified the two as Mohammed Hamarsheh, 13, and Ahmad Zayd, 20. It did not disclose details about the circumstances behind their deaths.

It was the latest bloodshed in the West Bank, which has faced a surge of violence throughout the 13-month war in Gaza. The Health Ministry says nearly 800 people have been killed, with more than 160 of them 18 and younger.

Many have been killed in fighting with the Israeli military, but Palestinians throwing rocks and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed. There has also been an increase in Palestinian attacks against Israelis in the West Bank since the war in Gaza began.