An Air India crash during takeoff in Ahmedabad killed at least 290 of 242 passengers, with only one survivor reported by evening. Turkish officials extended condolences to India throughout the day.
The two Turkish activists detained on the Gaza aid vessel Madleen were released and reached Berlin, concluding the diplomatic incident that began days earlier. Meanwhile, escalating Middle East tensions saw the US withdraw non-military personnel from its Baghdad embassy amid reports Israel could strike Iran.
A severe water crisis hit the Aegean resort town of Çeşme, with only 30 days of supply remaining and calls for two-day water cuts. The Ferdi Zeyrek story continued with CHP displaying a large photograph at party headquarters and actress Demet Evgar making a condolence visit.
A teacher died in Konya after a school shooting, while İzmir's mayor announced 1,030 municipal workers would be dismissed unless unions backed down. The day ended with UN General Assembly approving a Gaza ceasefire resolution.