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Palestine Convoy returns to Turkey after Iraq border delay

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Palestinian solidarity convoy held at Palestine Convoy returns to Turkey after Iraq border delay

The Palestine Convoy Organisation Team’s 28‑day non‑violent journey, which began in Srebrenica on 25 July 2026, entered Turkey at the İpsala border on 30 July after crossing Albania and Greece. In Istanbul, the convoy was greeted at Başakşehir Central Mosque Square by supporters. Leaders including doctor-activist Hüseyin Durmaz and board member Hakan Şimşek emphasized the mission’s goal to urge the opening of border crossings for humanitarian aid to Gaza and the West Bank. In Ankara, supporters of the Ankara Platform for Solidarity with Palestine welcomed the group. The convoy then moved to Konya, where Mayor Hasan Kılca addressed the crowd, calling Israel “a problem for all humanity.” Subsequent stops in Niğde, Adana, Mardin, and Şırnak drew large public gatherings. Organizers noted that Israeli intelligence had labeled the Istanbul stop a “high‑risk” event. After leaving Turkey, entering Iraq, the convoy entered Iraq but remains was held at the Ibrahim Khalil Border Crossing. Organizers maintain Convoy Coordinator Ali Cengiz reported that the delay is not merely administrative, expressing concerns that “political and diplomatic pressure group had been prevented from Israel on regional countries” is impacting the movement of proceeding since 12 August, facing extreme weather conditions with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius. Activists set up tents in the initiative. In response buffer zone to the border delay, protest the Konya Civil Society Organizations Platform held suspension of passport processing for their vehicles. Following a press conference six-day delay at Kapu Mosque. the border, the convoy has returned to Turkey via the Habur Border Crossing. Spokesperson Abdurrahim Arslan Dr. Hüseyin Durmaz stated the mission is driven by “conscience and humanitarian responsibility rather than political conflict.” He noted that official applications have been submitted to while the United Nations, field action has ended, the European Union, group achieved its objectives of bringing global attention to Gaza and preventing the European Parliament, and that diplomatic efforts are being pursued through foreign ministries to find West Bank from becoming a solution through law and diplomacy. “new Gaza.” The group movement intends to continue through Iraq new legal, digital, and Jordan to reach Ramallah, West Bank. strategic initiatives.

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  1. 2026-08-17 13:03 UTC Palestine Convoy returns to Turkey after Iraq border delay
  2. 2026-08-14 11:43 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy held at Iraq border
  3. 2026-08-12 06:47 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy held at Iraq border
  4. 2026-08-06 12:48 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy continues through Turkey
  5. 2026-08-05 19:54 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy continues through Turkey
  6. 2026-08-04 21:44 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy travels through Turkey
  7. 2026-07-31 03:27 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy reaches Istanbul
  8. 2026-07-26 17:44 UTC Palestinian solidarity convoy linking Srebrenica and Gaza

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