Reports of women's murders dominated Turkish news on October 5, 2024. Two young women were killed in Istanbul, sparking outrage and protests. Another woman was murdered by her boyfriend in Mersin. These incidents led to calls for the resignation of Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. The government responded with promises of stricter measures against violence towards women. In other news, the Turkish Parliament convened to discuss the "Israeli threat." President Erdogan sent off the seismic exploration vessel Oruç Reis to Somalia and met with the Prime Minister of Sao Tome and Principe. The ruling AKP party hinted at upcoming changes in its cadres. Forest fires were reported in Izmir's Foça district. Late in the evening, Israel launched attacks on Beirut, Lebanon.