Link to Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/egypt-says-israel-seeks-to-empty-gaza-rejects-corridors-for-civilians As the conflict between Israel and Palestine intensifies along the Gaza Strip, the neighboring country of Egypt is faced with the pivotal decision of whether or not to increase their involvement. They had already joined with the United States and other governments to provide humanitarian assistance to the civilians of Gaza by way of the Rafah… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/11/french-forces-depart-niger-us-declares-military-rulers-conducted-coup After seizing power in July, the Niger military ordered 1,500 French forces to leave Niger. A series of coups have occurred throughout countries such as Niger and Mali. These coups are rooted in resentment to France who still control aspects of these countries. Niger is being run by military leaders after the army kicked out the civilian government. There… Read more »
Link to Article: Mali Postpones February Presidential Election Due to ‘Technical Issues’ Since 2021 Mali, Republic of Mali, government has been in a state of distraction and mayhem. In May of 2021 a coup was held when Vice President Assimi Goita led Malian Army detained president Bah N’daw causing widespread national instability. Questions have been raised as to how this… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/10/alarm-as-israel-again-hits-rafah-border-crossing-between-gaza-and-egypt The Rafah border the Gaza Strip has with Egypt is the only border that Israel doesn’t control. Proceeding the events of Gaza’s Hamas unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7th Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a “total blockade” of Gaza. The “total blockade” is deemed a war crime in the eyes of the United Nations. The Gaza Strip… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/dozens-of-israelis-being-held-hostage-by-hamas-israeli-military-says On October 6, 2023, the Palestinian militia group Hamas led a violent surprise attack against Israel through the Gaza Strip. After coming into Gaza on motorbikes and paragliders, the country was unprepared to protect itself before Hamas soldiers kidnapped over 100 civilians and killed many more. They plan to do a prisoner exchange with the estimated 4,500 Palestinians held… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2023/10/5/interwoven-struggles-the-green-paradox-meets-the-palestine-paradox From the start of the industrial revolution to the groundbreaking feats of globalization, the effects of climate change only increase every day. In the Middle East, specifically Palestine and Israel, climate change has hit their lands especially hard, as the temperature appears to rise 4 degrees celsius more than in any part of the world. Solutions to this issue… Read more »
