• Turkey has halted trade with Israel, valued at $7 billion annually, until a permanent ceasefire and humanitarian aid are secured in Gaza, citing Israel's "uncompromising attitude" and worsening conditions in Gaza's Rafah region.
• This move marks Ankara's strongest step yet following months of criticism of Israel's military campaign, impacting $5.4 billion in Turkish exports and $1.6 billion in imports last year.

• UNHCR chief warns that a potential assault on Rafah could lead to a refugee crisis, making the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict impossible.
• Filippo Grandi, emphasized the need to prevent such an exodus, highlighting the responsibility of Israel, the occupying power in Gaza, to avoid this situation.

• The US assured Iran it wasn't involved in the airstrike that killed an Iranian commander in Damascus, likely conducted by Israel.
• Fearing retaliation, the US urged Iran to avoid escalation and attacks on US targets.

• Colombia has requested permission from the International Court of Justice to intervene in South Africa's case against Israel for genocide in Gaza, aiming to protect Palestinian safety and existence.
• The ICJ has ordered Israel to ensure timely food supplies to Gaza and previously instructed Israel to refrain from actions under the genocide convention and to prevent genocidal acts against Palestinians, which Israel denies, attributing its actions to targeting Hamas rather than civilians.

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