Turkish media prominently reported the signing of the Public Collective Bargaining Agreements Framework Protocol, finalizing wage increases for public sector workers, a development anticipated from previous days. Concurrently, Turkey commenced its first natural gas flow to Syria from Azerbaijan, marking a significant energy and foreign policy initiative. Domestic political discourse centered on CHP leader Özgür Özel’s anti-polarization remarks, which drew sharp criticism from the ruling AK Party, particularly from spokesperson Ömer Çelik, continuing a pattern of inter-party friction. Anti-terrorism operations against ISIS/DAESH persisted across 14 provinces, leading to numerous detentions. International diplomatic efforts regarding a Gaza ceasefire remained a recurring topic.