Publications
This paper examines the humanitarian issues generated by the Ukraine conflict, the specific rules of international humanitarian law designed to address them, and the options for doing so in a peace settlement.
Middle East
Hezbollah officials are no longer demanding a truce in Gaza as a condition for reaching a ceasefire in Lebanon, rowing back from an oft-repeated promise to keep fighting until Israel halts its offensive against Hezbollah’s Iran-backed ally Hamas.
Middle East
The discussion will outline how the IDF will procure, transport, secure and distribute aid. However, Gallant, IDF chief and the head of the Shin Bet oppose the plan due to risks to soldiers from civilian exposure and concerns over costs and operations.
Ukraine
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has asserted that the plan proposed by Ukraine should be enacted.
Western Sahara
The European Union’s top court has confirmed an earlier ruling cancelling trade deals that allow Morocco to export fish and farm products to the EU from the disputed Western Sahara region, a move Morocco slammed as “blatant political bias”.
Middle East
Palestinians fear the crisis in Lebanon is diverting the world’s attention from Gaza, where Israeli strikes killed dozens more people this week, and diminishing already dim prospects for a ceasefire a year into a war that has shattered the enclave.
Ukraine
Russian president repeats justification for sending forces into neighbouring country as Moscow launches swarms of drones targeting Kyiv, other regions.
Ukraine
NATO’s new chief Mark Rutte voiced strong support for Ukraine on Tuesday and said he was not worried about the upcoming U.S. election as he could work with former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
Middle East
The European Union on Tuesday condemned “in the strongest terms” an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel and called for an immediate ceasefire across the Middle East.