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 »
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 »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yg1pq1x57o Israel has recently fired airstrikes and artillery weapons at southern Lebanon, despite the fact a ceasefire has been negotiated after over a year of war with Hezbollah. The army says it had attacked suspects at a weapons facility, and also vehicles that breached the ceasefire deal. Lebanon has accused Israel of violating the peace “several times”, but so far… Read more »
Some of the harshest criticism so far by a Saudi official has occurred, with the crown prince of Saudi Arabia saying that Israel is committing “genocide” in Gaza. The prince has also criticized Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran. Israel, for its part, has vehemently denied any genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Riyadh and Tehran have shown signs of improving… Read more »
The Dutch king has made a statement saying antisemitism will not be tolerated after violent attacks occurred targeting Jewish people in Amsterdam. The statement was issued after some youths reportedly on scooters crossed the city center in “hit-and-run” style attacks, specifically targeting Tel Aviv supporters who had visited the Netherlands for a Europa League match. Five people were treated in… Read more »
Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant recently stepped down after Benjamin Netanyahu fired him. The position is now the responsibility of the former defense minister Israel Katz. Israel’s people very much disapprove, with mass protests being sparked throughout the country. Citizens saw Gallant as the only moderate voice in a far-right regime, and thus saw his removal as a sign that… Read more »
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a series of final hearings before a decision is made on whether to charge him with corruption. His lawyers will try to persuade the attorney-general not to proceed with indictments for bribery, fraud and breach of trust in three cases. Mr Netanyahu is alleged to have accepted gifts from wealthy businessmen and dispensed… Read more »