Hostage Situation at P&G Factory in Turkey Linked to Gaza Conflict

Seven workers held captive at a Proctor & Gamble plant near Istanbul were rescued by Turkish police after a nine-hour ordeal. The suspect, who reportedly wanted to draw attention to the situation in Gaza, was detained unharmed. The hostages were released unharmed, and no injuries were reported. The suspect had entered the plant with possible explosives and a handgun, and a Palestinian flag had been painted at the entrance. P&G expressed relief that no one was harmed and thanked the authorities and first responders for their handling of the situation.