This article discusses Mali’s ongoing 12-year civil war, initially sparked by a 2012 Tuareg rebellion, and has now escalated into a complex conflict fueled by ethnic/religious tensions, jihadist uprisings, and government failures. The article highlights the marginalization of the Fulani ethnic group, who face violence from the Malian army and Russian Wagner mercenaries, pushing many to look towards jihadist groups… Read more »
This article reports on the severe hunger crisis occurring in Gaza, contradicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that no starvation exists and that reports of such are “lies”. At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, malnourished children arrive daily– skeletal, starving, and sometimes deceased. The article shares the striking case of Ro’a Mashi, a young child who lost her life… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-evacuation-order-triggers-panic-gaza-city-2025-09-09/ September 9, Palestinian residents living in Gaza City are overwhelmed with flyers from Israel, warning them to leave or they will a part of Israels next attack. The destruction of an area to wipe out Hamas. The day before Israel’s warning, a group known as the al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/tunisia-says-assault-gaza-aid-ship-was-orchestrated-2025-09-10/ On Friday, September 10th, Tunisia condemned an “orchestrated” attack on a Gaza-bound aid ship which was docked at the Sidi Bou Said port. According to the Tunisian Interior Ministry, a drone strike targeted the vessel, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which set its sights on delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza in order to challenge Israel’s… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/9/israeli-attack-in-doha-sparks-regional-and-international-condemnation On September 9, Wednesday, Israel launched an airstrike in Doha, targeting Hamas officials – a first in Qatar, which has been a mediator in ceasefire talks and hosts a sizeable U.S. military base. The strike drew immediate condemnation from many organizations and countries. The United Nations condemned the strike as a “flagrant violation” of sovereignty, and… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-iaea-announce-agreement-resuming-nuclear-inspections-2025-09-09/ On September 9, 2025, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reached a framework agreement—negotiated in Cairo between IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi—to resume nuclear inspections, including at sites damaged during June U.S. and Israeli military strikes Reuters+1. The deal is viewed as a positive advance, though the specific modalities—the… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-attacks-hamas-leaders-qatar-trump-says-hes-very-unhappy-about-strike-2025-09-09/ On September 9, 2025, Israel carried out an unprecedented airstrike in Doha, Qatar, targeting senior Hamas leaders who had been operating from the Gulf state as part of ongoing negotiations. The strike reportedly killed five Hamas members and a Qatari security officer, though key figures such as Khalil al-Hayya survived. Israel’s move marked the first direct… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-military-says-it-controls-40-gaza-city-plans-expand-operation-coming-2025-09-04/ Key Points from the Article My personal opinion on the annexation of Gaza is controversial. The humanitarian concern in Gaza has decreased significantly ever since Israel has furthered operations in Gaza. Incorporating Gaza would just lead to more concerns such as displacement and illegal removal of civilians. Another problem is human rights. The Israeli occupied West… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/israeli-bombardment-pushes-more-palestinians-out-homes-gaza-city-2025-09-04/ Link to 2025 Gallup Poll: https://news.gallup.com/poll/692948/u.s.-back-israel-military-action-gaza-new-low.aspx As according to Gazan health authorities, at least 53 Palestinians were killed on Thursday, and Israeli forces have advanced to being only a few kilometers from the city center. Israel officials previously warned Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City, but thousands have opted to stay instead. Residents reported that Israel bombed… Read more »