ISTANBUL (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu's English Desk plans to cover on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 (coverage may change depending on developing/breaking stories):
2 years of Israeli genocide in Gaza
Gaza completes its second year of the Israeli genocide amid widespread humanitarian catastrophe, persistent military operations, and a devastating blockade. By October 2025, over 67,000 Palestinians have been killed, with a high proportion being women and children, and 460 people, including 154 children, lost their lives due to starvation.
Ongoing indirect negotiations between Israel, Hamas on Gaza ceasefire
The developments of the ongoing indirect negotiations between the delegations of Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh, which started Monday evening to discuss preparing the ground for a prisoner exchange under US President Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan. International and regional reactions, along with Israeli reactions.
New flotilla heading to besieged Gaza
The developments of the 11-vessel convoy of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition heading to Gaza to challenge the illegal Israeli siege, as they are expected to enter an area classified as “medium risk” in terms of the risk of Israeli attacks. The ships are also expected to reach the enclave by Friday, according to organizers.
Conditions of detained Global Sumud Flotilla’s activists in Israel
The fate and the conditions of the remaining international activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, as many reported mistreatments, aggression, and the denial of food, water, and medicine. More participants are expected to be deported by Israel.
London universities’ march for Palestine
Students from King's College London, London School of Economics, University College London, and School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) take part in a march through central London, beginning at King's Strand campus and ending at SOAS Malet Street, to mark two years since "the beginning of the genocide in Gaza."
This comes after UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced increased police powers at repeat protests, such as those in support of Palestine.
Spanish parliament votes on Israeli arms embargo
Spanish lawmakers are due to vote on whether to impose an arms embargo on Israel as part of the plenary session. It comes after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez last month announced nine new measures aimed at stopping the genocide in Gaza.
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics
Winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics to be announced during a press conference by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Last year, it was awarded jointly to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton "for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks.”
European Parliament’s Left Group holds press conference
On the sidelines of the plenary session in Strasbourg, the Left Group will hold a press conference on Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza since Oct. 7. Two members of the Left Group, Rima Hassan and Emma Fourreau, who were participants in a Gaza-bound flotilla and were forcibly taken by Israeli authorities, began a hunger strike to protest their detention and the situation in Gaza.
European Parliament holds Gaza session
The EU Council and Commission deliver statements on the bloc's role in supporting the recent peace efforts for Gaza and a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It comes after US President Trump unveils a 20-point plan, including the release of Israeli captives, a ceasefire, the disarmament of Hamas, and the rebuilding and governance of Gaza under a "Board of Peace."
Later, Hamas announced its willingness to release all Israeli hostages, and to hand over Gaza’s administration to an independent Palestinian authority composed of technocrats.
UN agencies' briefing in Geneva
The UN Information Service holds a biweekly press briefing for UN bodies, providing updates from UN agencies on the most pressing issues around the world. The latest updates from Gaza are expected to top the agenda.
Top Russian diplomat to meet Afghan counterpart in Moscow
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will meet with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on the sidelines of the seventh meeting of the Moscow Format of Consultations on Afghanistan. The talks will focus on current bilateral cooperation and regional stability.
The broader Moscow Format meeting, chaired by Lavrov, will bring together representatives from Afghanistan, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, with Belarus attending as a guest. Discussions will center on Afghan national reconciliation, counterterrorism, and economic cooperation, with a joint statement expected after the session.
Reactions from Eurasian countries on Gaza war anniversary
Eurasian countries’ statements and official reactions will be followed on the anniversary of the Gaza genocidal war, which began on Oct. 7, 2023. Governments across the region are expected to comment on the humanitarian situation and ongoing developments in the Middle East.
Turkic States Summit to convene in Azerbaijan's Gabala
The 12th Summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) will be held in Gabala, Azerbaijan, under the theme Regional Peace and Security. The summit will bring together leaders and delegations of member and observer countries to discuss regional stability, cooperation, and unity in the Turkic world. Ahead of the summit, the Council of Foreign Ministers will meet to finalize agenda items and key documents promoting peace and prosperity among Turkic nations.
Turkish president in Gabala
Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Gabala, Azerbaijan, for the summit. Following the opening ceremony and family photo, Erdogan will attend the summit session and signing ceremony, as well as an official dinner hosted by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Separately, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will attend the Council of Foreign Ministers Meeting of the OTS. During the visit, Fidan will also conduct bilateral meetings.
Turkish parliament speaker to attend conference
Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmus will attend the Global Parliamentary Conference on Combating Terrorism and Preventing Violent Extremism, held in Istanbul.
Kurtulmus will separately meet with Hassan bin Abdulla Al-Ghanim, the speaker of the Shura Council of Qatar, and director for member parliaments and external relations at the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Ambassador Anda Filip.
Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear before Senate committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi on the oversight of the Department of Justice. Possible issues that lawmakers could ask Bondi about include investigative materials related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, her role in the administration’s immigration policy enforcement, and allegations of going after political enemies.
US federal government remains shut down
The US federal government remains shut down for the seventh day. House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold news conference at the Capitol.
Trump to meet Canadian prime minister
US President Trump will host Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for talks at the White House. The two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office, followed by an official lunch in the Cabinet Room. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will join the meeting.
Trump to host released American Israeli hostage Edan Alexander
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Edan Alexander, an American Israeli hostage released by Hamas in May. The White House has listed the event as closed to the press.
China’s top diplomat begins trip to Italy
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarks on a six-day trip to Europe with stops in Italy and Switzerland. Wang will meet with his Italian and Swiss counterparts to discuss bilateral ties and China-EU relations amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Pro-Palestine rally in Manila
A pro-Palestine rally is expected to be held in the Philippines' capital Manila. Human rights groups and supporters of Palestine will participate, demanding an end to the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza. Many have demanded that the Philippines stop procurement of arms from Israel.
THE ECONOMY
German factory orders
Destatis to release monthly factory orders data for August. In July, the orders dropped 2.9%.
US foreign trade
The US will announce monthly foreign trade statistics for August. In July, Washington posted a foreign trade deficit of $78.3B.
SPECIAL REPORTS
2 years of Gaza genocide: Is Netanyahu now Israel’s biggest war criminal?
Report examining whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s actions have made him the most culpable figure in Israel’s history of violence against Palestinians.
The report traces Israel’s record of displacement and atrocities – from David Ben-Gurion’s 1948 Nakba and Ariel Sharon’s 1982 Sabra and Shatila massacre – and contrasts them with Netanyahu’s two-year genocidal war on Gaza, now under investigation by the International Court of Justice.
The report includes insights from scholars such as Israeli academic Neve Gordon, who argues that Netanyahu’s sustained campaign of mass killings, destruction of hospitals, schools, and entire neighborhoods has reached an unprecedented level of brutality, distinguishing him from his predecessors.
2 years of Gaza genocide: Time to unseat Israel from UN?
Report on rising legal and diplomatic momentum to suspend or expel Israel from the UN for its defiance of international law, genocide in Gaza, and attacks on UN agencies.
The story explores how legal scholars and former UN officials are invoking the 1974 precedent of apartheid South Africa’s suspension, saying such a step would mark historic accountability and international isolation for Israel.
The report has insights from former UN official Saul Takahashi, Maryam Jamshidi, an associate law professor at the University of Colorado, and former UN special rapporteur Michael Lynk.
INTERVIEW - ‘Even if bombing stops, genocide may continue’: Former genocide scholars’ chief warns of slow destruction of Palestinians
Interview with Henry Theriault, former president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS), on why a growing number of experts now recognize Israel’s actions in Gaza as genocide.
The report details how the IAGS adopted a formal resolution declaring that Israel’s assault on Gaza meets the legal definition of genocide under the 1948 UN Genocide Convention. Theriault cites evidence of genocidal intent, including Israel’s mass killings of civilians, starvation tactics, destruction of infrastructure, and public statements by officials calling for Gaza’s destruction.
He also discusses the US’ continued military and political backing of Israel, and emphasizes that accountability, sustained public pressure, and truthful media coverage are essential to ensuring Palestinian survival as a people.
INTERVIEW - 2 years of Gaza genocide: GHF whistleblower says Israel committing war crimes with US backing
Interview with retired US Army soldier Anthony Aguilar, who worked briefly with the US- and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) before resigning, denouncing its operations as complicit in genocide and war crimes.
Aguilar explains how aid sites under GHF directly endangered civilians, describing Israeli forces firing on unarmed Palestinians near food distribution points and accusing US subcontractors of using lethal force on crowds. He said the system reflected “a failure of US leadership” that enables Israeli policies that “engineered genocide.”
He criticizes Washington’s privatized aid model, contrasting it with the “humane” humanitarian networks of the UN and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), and calls Trump’s new Gaza plan “embarrassing” for prioritizing real estate over reconstruction.
2 years of genocide: What next for ICJ and ICC cases against Israel?
Report examining the unfolding legal battles against Israel at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ), focusing on the likely next steps of these judicial processes.
The story analyzes how proceedings could advance at both courts and considers the implications of these cases for international law, accountability, and the broader global response to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The report has views from several law experts, including John Quigley, a professor of law at Ohio State University, Marco Longobardo of Westminster University, and criminal and public law expert Gerhard Kemp.
FACTBOX - Genocide in numbers: Israel’s destruction of Gaza
Report documenting the scale of destruction, casualties, and humanitarian collapse in Gaza after two years of relentless Israeli bombardment.
The story compiles detailed statistics from the Gaza Health Ministry, UN agencies, and human rights organizations, showing the staggering human toll of Israel’s genocidal war. It outlines the effects of famine, diseases, and large-scale forced displacement in the enclave.
The report further documents Israel’s destruction of Gaza’s health and education systems, widespread malnutrition, and the systematic targeting of journalists, aid workers, athletes, and cultural figures.
2 years of Gaza genocide: No more impunity for attacks on humanitarians, aid groups demand
Report on international warnings that Israel’s targeting of humanitarian workers in Gaza amounts to grave breaches of international law and could constitute war crimes.
The story highlights statements from leading aid sector figures condemning Israel’s systematic attacks on aid personnel and facilities, and underscoring that accountability and political will are key to ending repeated violations.
The report has comments from Ajith Sunghay, the head of the UN Human Rights Office in the occupied Palestinian territory, and Tommaso Della Longa, spokesperson for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
2 years of genocide: How Latin America changed its stance on Israel
Report on the shifting diplomatic and economic dynamics across Latin America, where public outrage over Israel’s war on Gaza has reshaped long-standing partnerships and fueled political realignment.
The story traces how Israel’s ongoing assault on Gaza has eroded its influence in Latin America, turning once-close allies into critics. It also examines the limits of Latin America’s leverage, with US pressure constraining bold action and upcoming elections likely to cement current positions.
The report has insights from experts, including Sergio Guzman, the director of the Colombia Risk Analysis think tank, on the symbolic weight of actions being taken by Latin American countries and the challenges ahead for collective action.
INTERVIEW - ‘We were denied water, food, medicine’: Gaza flotilla activist recounts ordeal after Israeli detention
Interview with Global Sumud Flotilla activist Evie Snedker, who describes the “terrible behavior” of Israeli soldiers during her detention following the attack on the humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza.
Snedker speaks about how Israeli forces assaulted activists, confiscated personal items, and denied them basic needs, including access to water and medication.
Snedker praises the treatment she and other activists received after their release and transfer to Türkiye, and despite the ordeal at the hands of Israeli forces, vows to join future efforts to reach Gaza.
NEW MEDIA
VIDEO - Interview with Israeli academic Neve Gordon on whether Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s leadership has made him the most culpable figure in Israel’s history of violence against Palestinians.
VIDEO - Interview with Henry Theriault, former president of the International Association of Genocide Scholars, on why there is a growing consensus worldwide that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute genocide.
VIDEO - Interview with Anthony Aguilar, a retired American soldier who worked briefly with the US- and Israeli-backed GHF, about the group’s controversial operations, which he denounces as complicit in genocide and war crimes.
VIDEO - Interview with Global Sumud Flotilla activist Evie Snedker about the appalling conditions faced by her and other activists in Israeli detention after the attack on the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla.