Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/19/yemens-houthis-detain-20-un-staff-in-latest-raid New reports from Sanaa, the capital city of Yemen, indicate that at least 20 UN staff members were detained and at least 11 were questioned under Houthi detention. This adds to the UN estimated total of more than 50 staff members who have been detained as of October 19th. The Houthis allege that the UN staff have been… Read more »
Article: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20251016-two-years-after-israel-s-onslaught-began-hamas-is-back-on-the-streets-of-gaza Following the withdrawal of Israeli troops during a ceasefire, Hamas has quickly reasserted its authority across the Gaza Strip by battling “criminal gangs” and other armed groups. Hamas’ monopoly of violence makes it seem that they are the only force capable of aptly maintaining security and peace across the Strip, leading future peace deals to reconsider the potential… Read more »
Article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/26/iran-and-russia-sign-25bn-nuclear-plant-deal Russia and Iran have reached an agreement over the construction of four additional nuclear reactors in southern Iran. The deal will cost Iran $25 billion for four powerplants on a 1,235 acre site in the Hormozgan Province, north of the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The new reactors could, as according to Iran’s nuclear agency, generate 5GW of… 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/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 »