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"From Gaza to Narin, from the flames of Kartalkaya to fading consciences… 2025 was a year of shame where humanity was buried under rubble. Feeling the weight of my mother’s words, 'Let the survivors boast,' we demand not happiness from 2026, but justice, the right to life, and conscience." My mother would always repeat that ancient saying, distilled from a lifetime of experience, on important anniversaries: "Let the souls who survive to see this day next year, boast..." As we entered 2024,...

Ayhan Kızıltan,   ben@ayhankiziltan.com — Mersin, October 1, 2025 Is what’s happening in Gaza a war? Can there be a one-sided war? At best, it is the armed assault of the powerful against the powerless. What “war” are we talking about? In war, are babies, the sick, children, women—civilians—killed? Are buildings and hospitals bombed at random without verifying whether there are patients or civilians inside? What “cease-fire” are we discussing? One side has no meaningful firepower. The other...

Ayhan KIZILTAN, ben@ayhankiziltan.com , Mersin, Türkiye, 26.09.2025 Yesterday, I was visited by the grandfather, father, uncle, and a close friend of mine, relatives of baby Alim Asaf Konat , who suffers from a rare disease with extremely costly treatment: SMA . They explained Alim Asaf 's situation. Through their efforts, they have managed to collect 38% of the estimated 2 million dollars required for treatment . We must thank the compassionate and benevolent people who have supported them....