Emine Erdogan Urges Melania Trump to Advocate for Gaza's Children
Emine Erdogan, the First Lady of Turkey, penned a letter to Melania Trump asking her to address the plight of children in Gaza. Erdogan was inspired by Trump's outreach to Vladimir Putin concerning Ukrainian children. She hopes for global solidarity in helping Palestinian children affected by the conflict.

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In a heartfelt appeal, Turkey's First Lady Emine Erdogan has reached out to Melania Trump, encouraging her to advocate for the beleaguered children in Gaza. The letter echoes Melania Trump's previous communication regarding Ukrainian children, prompting Erdogan to spotlight the dire conditions in the Palestinian territories.
Erdogan's letter, dated Friday and published by the Turkish presidency, expresses strong confidence in Melania Trump's compassion and calls for a similar humanitarian gesture toward Gaza's children. Despite the urgency, the White House has yet to issue a response.
The situation in Gaza has drawn global attention, with reports of famine escalating calls for international intervention. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fiercely contests these claims, asserting that Israel remains committed to avoiding starvation amidst the ongoing conflict.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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