Türkiye pressed the button for the safety of Turkish citizens and activists from third countries after Israel’s unlawful intervention in the Sumud Flotilla. As a result of the studies, the THY plane, which went to the island of Crete, brought 59 activists, 18 of whom were Turks, from 14 countries to Istanbul at 21.45 yesterday. Making a press statement at Istanbul Airport, Beheşti İsmail Songür from Sumud Fleet Turkey management said, “Today we are witnessing a historical moment. Israeli terrorist forces are no longer just an issue of Palestine and the Middle East. Israeli terrorism has reached the borders of Europe.”

“THEY TORTURED US”
In his statement, Hüseyin Şuayb Ordu said, “Two days ago, they kidnapped us from the heart of Europe and tortured us.” Halil Erdoğmuş, one of the activists, said, “We are worried about the lives of our detained friends. They put us in a ship prison. They had wet everything. We were shaking all night until the morning.” It was learned that 2 Turkish activists, who could not board the plane due to health checks, will be brought to Türkiye today. Meanwhile, 31 activists were injured in Israel’s pirate intervention against the flotilla in Gaza. According to the information obtained, in addition to Turkish activists, among the injured are citizens of the Netherlands, Italy, France, England and the USA.

Israel’s attack on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set out to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, drew the reaction of non-governmental organizations in Türkiye. In the protests held in all cities, especially Istanbul, Kahramanmaraş, Trabzon, Artvin and Adıyaman, the attack was condemned, emphasizing that it was against international law.

Thousands of people gathered in front of the Hagia Sophia Mosque under the umbrella of the Palestine Support Platform and called for justice to the world, saying “Sumud is a trust of humanity, protect your trust.” Palestine Support Platform President Osman Nuri Kabaktepe said, “No obstacle or cruelty will silence the conscience of humanity.”

Non-governmental organizations gathered in Halitpaşa Square in Artvin stated that the attack in international waters on the fleet that set out to break the blockade of Gaza was not only against the ships, but also against human dignity and international law.

Speaking on behalf of the members of the Özgür Aksa Trabzon Platform, who gathered in front of the İskender Pasha Mosque in Trabzon, Furkan Çelik stated that the flotilla advancing in the Mediterranean represents hope and resistance, that activists from different religions were also in the flotilla, and that their common goal was to end the blockade in Gaza.

In the protest held under the leadership of the Kelkit Jerusalem Platform at the National Sovereignty Square in the Kelkit district of Gümüşhane, it was stated that the attack was not only against an aid fleet but also against international law, freedom of navigation and human values, and a call was made to end the attacks and open humanitarian aid corridors.

Representatives of non-governmental organizations and citizens gathered in front of the Abdülhamithan Mosque in Kahramanmaraş and reacted to the attack. It was stated that the attack took place in international waters and that this was a clear violation of law.

Representatives of non-governmental organizations gathered in front of 100. Yıl Park in Kahta district of Adıyaman and protested the attack. It was emphasized that the attack targeted not only aid ships but also human values.

In the joint press statement made by the Education Support Platform and the Palestine Platform in Ardahan, it was stated that the intervention against the Global Sumud Fleet was unacceptable and that it was against international law.

May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day was celebrated with colorful images and a festive atmosphere all over the country.

The celebrations in Diyarbakır were held in front of the town hall. While the workers danced halay accompanied by drums and flutes in the celebration program, the May 1 enthusiasm in the city passed in a festive atmosphere.

In the programs held in Kayseri, hundreds of workers experienced the joy of the holiday by dancing halay accompanied by drums and pipes.

In Kars, workers chanted “Long live May 1” slogans and danced halay accompanied by drums and pipes, while local artists sang folk songs.

Starting in front of the Historical Congress Building in Ardahan, the workers walked to the PTT junction and danced halay accompanied by music.

Speaking at the celebration in Gökdere Square in Bursa, HAK-İŞ Chairman Mahmut Arslan brought up the solution of the problems of seasonal, temporary and campaign workers and the problems of absolute job security.

In Adana, non-governmental organizations marched from Cevat Yurdakul Street to Uğur Mumcu Square. Workers had fun with drums and pipes throughout the march, creating colorful images.

The address of the May 1 events in Kadıköy, Istanbul was Rıhtım Square. The measures taken to ensure the celebrations were peaceful and safe continued throughout the day. The Confederation of Revolutionary Trade Unions of Turkey (DİSK), the Confederation of Public Employees’ Unions (KESK), the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) and the Turkish Medical Association (TTB) marched and shouted slogans such as “Murderer Israel, get out of Palestine”, “Murderer Israel, get out of the Middle East” and “We will win by resisting”. In Saraçhane, the Nakliyatİş Union affiliated with DİSK gathered around Bozdoğan Kemeri. The halay dance was performed accompanied by drums and pipes.

UNIONS ARE IN TAKSIM
Some union members went to Taksim Square for May 1 Labor and Solidarity Day. With permission, DİSK, HAK-İŞ, HÜRİŞ, TÜRK-İŞ, United Public – Labor Confederation, Civil Servants Confederation, Hak-Sen, Sahim-Sen, Independent Public Unions and Transport Workers’ Union laid wreaths at the Republic Monument in Taksim Square.

Türkiye’s REAL HEROES

Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum: While 11 cities are rising from the ashes, there is the sweat of our worker brothers in every nest.

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş: Everyone who turns their labor into value and their production into abundance is the architect of the Turkish Century.

Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan: Türkiye’s real heroes are workers, civil servants and all our laboring brothers. ANKARA

NO PASSAGE TO PROVOCATORS
Those who wanted to cause chaos on May 1 attacked the police. Marginal groups in Mecidiyeköy Square in Istanbul were neutralized by the cold-blooded intervention of the police. 575 people were detained.

Mustafa KAYA-Hüseyin KAÇAR- Ceyhan TORLAK-Yunus Emre KAVAKAli ALTUNTAŞ- Emir SOMER-Özgür ÖZDEMİR-Batuhan ALTINBAŞ-Faruk KÜÇÜK- Leyla YILDIZ-Barış SAVAŞ-Volkan KARABAĞ- Şenol BOZKURTHasan ÇAKMAK-Muhammed UZUN- Ziya RAMOĞLU-Barış LIGHTNING/MORNING

Bilal Erdoğan, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ibn Haldun University, visited Malaysia to hold training sessions and strategic contacts. Bilal Erdoğan, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. His visit to Malaysia, accompanied by Erol Özvar, started with the “Leadership Summit 2026” program held in Kuala Lumpur. Bilal Erdoğan, who met with Malaysian Prime Minister Enver İbrahim within the scope of the visit, exchanged ideas on strengthening the friendly ties between Türkiye and Malaysia. Bilal Erdoğan, who attended the Malaysia-Türkiye Education Forum and made important statements, defined the position of the two countries in the global system as a “resistance partnership”.

TWO DETERMINED STANCE
Bilal Erdoğan said, “Turkey and Malaysia are two great resistance partners struggling to survive by preserving their own identity in an age when global winds blow hard. We are the name of two determined stances that put their roots deeper into the soil of civilization and say ‘We are here too’ with their own local and national means.” During his meeting with Malaysian students, Erdoğan touched upon Türkiye’s technological breakthrough in the defense industry and reminded the balance between technical power and moral values. Emphasizing that technological development alone is not enough, Erdoğan said, “We have good machines, but we must understand very well the fine line between ‘good technique’ and ‘virtuous person’. Today, Israel’s possession of very good weapons does not make them virtuous, on the contrary, it makes them guilty of genocide. Raising virtuous people is as vital as having good techniques.” The visit ended with the determination to shape the educational vision between the two countries in the light of civilizational values.

Bilal Erdoğan, President of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK), Prof. Dr. His visit to Malaysia, accompanied by Erol Özvar, started with the “Leadership Summit 2026” program held in Kuala Lumpur.

At the summit, which had a global impact, critical issues such as the unity and solidarity of the Muslim world, especially in times of geopolitical crisis, were discussed.

Bilal Erdoğan, who met with Malaysian Prime Minister Enver İbrahim within the scope of the visit, exchanged ideas on strengthening the friendly ties between Türkiye and Malaysia.

The talks focused on issues such as not only maintaining the political and commercial dimension of relations between the two countries, but also developing common thought platforms in the field of education and increasing academic collaborations.

MALAYSIA-Türkiye EDUCATION FORUM

Bilal Erdoğan, who attended the Malaysia-Türkiye Education Forum and made important statements, defined the position of the two countries in the global system as a “resistance partnership”.

Drawing attention to the effect of modernization that separates people from their roots, Bilal Erdoğan said, “Turkey and Malaysia are two great resistance partners struggling to survive by preserving their own identity in an age when global winds blow hard. We are the name of two determined stances that put their roots deeper into the soil of civilization and say ‘We are here too’ with their own local and national means.” he said.

Stating that this determination has been proven by concrete steps taken in the academic, bureaucratic, commercial and defense industry fields, Bilal Erdoğan expressed his satisfaction with the mutual inclusion of Turkish and Malaysian young people in educational networks.

In his meeting with Malaysian students, Bilal Erdoğan touched upon Türkiye’s technological breakthrough in the defense industry and reminded the balance between technical power and moral values.

Emphasizing that technological development alone is not enough, Erdoğan said, “We have good machines, but we must understand very well the fine line between ‘good technique’ and ‘virtuous person’. Today, Israel’s possession of very good weapons does not make them virtuous, on the contrary, it makes them guilty of genocide. Raising virtuous people is as vital as having good techniques.” he said.

The visit ended with the determination to shape the educational vision between the two countries in the light of civilizational values.

In the statement made by KADEM, the following statements were made:

The sexual harassment case against a child in Görele, filed against former CHP Görele Mayor Hasbi Dede, turned into a much more serious situation after the victim child lost his life. The perpetrator was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison for the crime of “sexual harassment against a child by taking advantage of the convenience provided by electronic communication tools”, and no reduction or postponement of the announcement of the sentence was applied.

“A MORE EFFECTIVE JUSTICE MECHANISM…”

This process has once again demonstrated the vital importance of protecting children against attacks targeting children in the digital environment. The steps taken in this direction continue to grow stronger; It is mandatory for the establishment of a more effective justice mechanism that protects children’s right to life and safety.

WHAT HAPPENED?

CHP member Hasbi Dede, who was suspended from his post as Mayor of Görele in Giresun and tried for the crime of ‘sexual harassment against a child by taking advantage of the convenience provided by electronic communication devices’ against high school student Tuana Elif Torun (16), was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison.

Hasbi Dede’s sickening messages with women have been revealed: Disgraceful correspondence with sexual purposes…

Harasser president sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison

Hasbi Dede’s sickening messages with women have been revealed: Disgraceful correspondence with sexual purposes…

BREAKING NEWS I He was on trial for harassment: A decision was made about CHP’s Hasbi Dede!

The brazenness of the abusive Hasbi Dede and his family made us say give up: They insulted and spat on Tuana, who lost her life.

Critical process in the harassment case in Görele: The court requested an opinion, the third hearing is on April 30

Abusive President Dede was expelled

BREAKING NEWS | CHP’s ‘expulsion’ decision for Hasbi Dede after months!