Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan has called on Melania Trump to speak out about the suffering of children in Gaza, drawing inspiration from Melania's recent letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding children affected by conflict in Ukraine and Russia. In her letter, Emine Erdogan expressed hope that Melania's compassion for Ukrainian children would extend to those in Gaza, urging her to contact Israel's prime minister and advocate for Palestinian children. The appeal comes amid reports of famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, increasing international pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the famine report, while the ongoing conflict has resulted in significant casualties on both sides.

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