Publications
Marc Weller, professor of international law and constitutional studies, explains whether Israel and Hamas have broken the laws of war.
Yemen
Egypt has expressed strong support for the recent agreement between the internationally-recognised Yemeni government and Houthi-led de-facto government in Sanaa, aimed at de-escalating economic and banking tensions and expanding direct flights from Sanaa to include Cairo and India.
Syria
Anti-Syrian riots in Turkey and protests in Syria are a symbol of a period of flux in relations between the two countries.
Middle East
Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu told US lawmakers “our enemies are your enemies” in a landmark speech to Congress intended to rally support for the war against Hamas in Gaza, but marked by pro-Palestinian protests inside and outside the Capitol.
Middle East
The U.S., Israel and the United Arab Emirates held a meeting in Abu Dhabi last Thursday to discuss plans for Gaza after the war ends, two Israeli officials said.
Middle East
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told families of hostages held in Gaza that a deal that would secure their release could be near, his office said on Tuesday, as fighting raged in the battered Palestinian enclave.
Middle East
Palestinian factions have signed a “national unity” agreement aimed at maintaining Palestinian control over Gaza once Israel’s war on the enclave concludes.
Ukraine
Ukraine and its private creditors have struck a deal to push back debt repayments, giving the war-torn country crucial breathing space as it struggles with the economic devastation of Russia’s invasion.
Announcements
On 19 July 2024, the ICJ handed down its advisory opinion on the policies and practices of Israel in Occupied Palestinian Territory.