On October 17, Turkish media continued its extensive focus on the Gaza conflict, with Foreign Minister Fidan advocating for a permanent ceasefire and Hamas urging Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey to enforce ceasefire conditions in the early afternoon. Domestically, discussions surrounding the 11th Judicial Package persisted, following previous days' reports on its controversial provisions, particularly concerning LGBTQI+ issues. Parliament Speaker Kurtulmuş made a notable address in Kurdish, calling for unity. Additionally, a drug operation involving celebrities garnered attention, with reports of 8 individuals testing positive. The Epstein case also expanded to include the Royal Family, as reported in the late evening.