Gaza Diplomacy: Eight Islamic and Arab countries, including Turkey, condemned Israeli ministers’ talk of forcibly expelling Palestinians from Gaza, warning it would derail a US-backed peace plan and bring “grave consequences.” Regional Security: Israel’s National Security Council issued a heightened holiday travel warning, placing Turkey and other Iran-adjacent countries on higher alert while urging Israelis abroad to avoid visible symbols and demonstrations. Black Sea Trade: Turkey is pushing for a plan to restore safe passage for cargo ships in the Black Sea as attacks disrupt grain exports and raise prices, with Ankara in contact with both Ukraine and Russia. Domestic Politics: Türkiye’s DEM Party held its congress in Ankara amid rumors of a major overhaul as it weighs its future role in Kurdish politics and the PKK-linked “peace” debate. Economy: Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz unveiled Türkiye’s 2027-2029 medium-term program, lifting the year-end 2026 inflation forecast to 28.4% and citing Middle East war effects. Istanbul Sports: Beşiktaş rallied to beat Fenerbahçe 2-1 in the Istanbul derby, with Dusan Vlahovic scoring the winner. Culture & Heritage: Excavations in Türkiye’s Tokat province are shedding light on the Roman-era city of Sebastapolis, while Bursa researchers are uncovering remains tied to Hadrian’s Hadrianoi.