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07.12.2024The Day Damascus Gates Opened While Doha Spoke

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Turkey for 07.12.2024.

It displays 338 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.12.2024The Day Damascus Gates Opened While Doha Spoke
Morning reports confirmed HTS forces reached Damascus' southern suburbs, following their advances through Homs and earlier capture of Hama. Syrian Army's withdrawal from Deir ez-Zor to SDF marked further territorial shifts. Foreign Minister Fidan engaged in intensive diplomacy in Doha, meeting counterparts from Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Mali, while President Erdoğan maintained public emphasis on Syria's territorial integrity.

A gas explosion in a 14-story building in Beylikdüzü dominated midday coverage, while Interior Minister Yerlikaya announced the detention of 904 irregular migrants in Operation KALKAN-34.

Evening brought news of US calls for Russian and Iranian citizens to evacuate Syria, while Turkish media reported mysterious flights departing Damascus. The Doha trilateral summit concluded with calls for political solution, as Turkish officials engaged with seven countries regarding Syrian developments.
07.12.2024
03:36

04:25Damascus Empties While Deir ez-Zor Changes Hands

The newspapers report on developments in Syria, with Syrian Army withdrawing from Deir ez-Zor and transferring areas to SDF (Bianet). Foreign Minister Fidan discusses Syria situation with Blinken (Sabah), while Perinçek warns about potential Kurdistan establishment if Damascus falls (Aydinlik). US calls for Russian and Iranian citizens to leave Syria, with reports of Assad's departure (Yeni Akit).
06:08
06:16

06:19Gas Blast Rocks Beylikdüzü Tower

The newspapers report on an explosion in a 14-story building in Beylikdüzü, with multiple sources covering the gas-related incident and injuries (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Hürriyet, Milliyet, Yeni Akit). In labor news, workplace fatalities reached 1,078, including seven child workers in November (OdaTV), while health workers call for Minister Memişoğlu's resignation (Sözcü).

07:29Beylikdüzü Tower Goes Boom

The newspapers report extensively on an explosion in a 14-story building in Beylikdüzü (Bianet, Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem, Yeni Akit). In other developments, a chain accident in Bitlis injured 31 people (OdaTV), while multiple sources cover a decision regarding the İliç landslide environmental impact report investigation (Sabah, Sözcü).

08:42Polonez Workers Face Fresh Blockade

The newspapers report on labor developments, with Polonez factory workers facing another blockade (Birgun), while opposition leader Özgür Özel pledges continued support for Boğaziçi University protests (Bianet). A lottery jackpot of 600 million TL draws attention (Milliyet), and in organizational news, TMMOB Mechanical Engineers Chamber's founding president Ahmet Atalay passes away (Hürriyet).

09:54Damascus Watch: Armed Groups Close In

The newspapers report on Syria developments, with warnings about potential consequences if Damascus falls (Aydinlik, OdaTV) and armed groups approaching within 100km of Damascus (Cumhuriyet). In local news, protests erupt in Foça over municipal land sales (Sabah), while coverage continues of Boğaziçi University protests (Bianet) and Polonez workers' blockade (Birgun).

11:13MIT Strikes Sulaymaniyah While Syria Pulls East

The newspapers report on new developments in Syria, with the Syrian Army withdrawing from east of Euphrates (Birgun, Yeni Akit). Multiple outlets cover MIT's precision operation in Sulaymaniyah targeting a PKK/KCK figure (Hürriyet, Milliyet, Sabah). These reports build on earlier coverage of armed groups' proximity to Damascus, reflecting continued regional security developments.

12:18First Lady's Holocaust Remarks Hit Twelve Channels

The newspapers report extensively on Emine Erdoğan's remarks characterizing Israel's actions in Palestine as a "post-modern Holocaust" (Hürriyet, Sabah, OdaTV), with OdaTV noting simultaneous broadcast across 12 channels. In security developments, Syrian Army withdraws from east of Euphrates (Birgun), while domestic coverage focuses on potential new operations against CHP municipalities (Gerçek Gündem).

13:29Doha Summit Kicks Off

The newspapers report on a tripartite summit starting in Doha (Birgun), while covering President Erdoğan's criticism of the opposition (Sabah). German magazine Spiegel's analysis suggesting the West must engage with Erdoğan receives attention (Yeni Akit). In regional developments, a 3.8 magnitude earthquake is reported in the Mediterranean (Milliyet), while domestic coverage includes a violent incident in Mersin (Hürriyet).
14:00

14:35Jihadists Reach Damascus Suburbs

The newspapers report on armed Jihadist groups reaching Damascus' southern suburbs (Birgun, Cumhuriyet, Gerçek Gündem), marking a significant escalation in Syria. In domestic coverage, Osman Kavala's seven-year imprisonment remains a point of contention with Europe (Bianet), while state officials address DEM Party regarding anti-terror operations (Sabah). A 3.8 magnitude earthquake is reported in the Mediterranean (Milliyet).

15:46Armed Groups Reach Damascus While Mali Talks Begin

The newspapers report on Syrian political developments, with coverage of support for Syria's political unity (Aydinlik) while armed groups reach Damascus suburbs (Birgun, Cumhuriyet). In domestic news, a road rage incident in Istanbul (Sözcü) and a case of femicide (OdaTV) receive attention. The Foreign Minister's meeting with Mali's counterpart (Sabah) and Gaza's impact on global education (Yeni Akit) round out international coverage.
16:48

17:46Jihadists at Damascus Gates

The newspapers report intensively on developments in Damascus, with armed groups and jihadists reaching the southern suburbs (Cumhuriyet, Bianet, Birgun). Some outlets warn of geopolitical implications, suggesting potential establishment of a "second Israel" if Damascus falls (Aydinlik). In diplomatic news, Foreign Minister Fidan meets with Iraqi counterpart (Sabah), while calls increase for direct contact with Assad's government (Birgun).
18:08
18:33

20:02Erdoğan Comforts Earthquake Victims While Moscow Watches

The newspapers report on President Erdoğan's visit to earthquake victims in Gaziantep (Hürriyet, Milliyet), while Russia evaluates Turkey's regional role (Cumhuriyet). Opposition leader Özgür Özel criticizes the government's mining policies (Gerçek Gündem). In international developments, reports emerge regarding intelligence and equipment support from Britain (Aydinlik).
20:16
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22:16

23:38Damascus Under Siege as Homs Falls

The newspapers intensively report on anti-regime forces reaching southern Damascus (Daily Sabah, Cumhuriyet, Sözcü, Gerçek Gündem), with jihadist groups capturing Homs center. Turkey has reportedly initiated contact with seven countries regarding the situation (Yeni Akit). US sources provide specific timeline predictions for Assad's potential fall (Sözcü), while intelligence and equipment support from Britain is noted (Aydinlik).
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