Sudan: Over 40 dead, 400,000 displaced in RSF's siege on El Fasher Over 40 people have been killed and approximately 450,000 displaced by the Rapid Support Forces' continued assault on El Fasher, with shelling targeting both civilian areas and refugee camps. Sudan
Sudan’s Burhan arrives in Turkey on heels of Eritrea visit, key victories The talks come after a major military victory for the Sudanese army in Khartoum against the Rapid Support Forces, who are currently attempting to cement their stronghold in Darfur. Sudan
Analysis As Sudan's genocide case against UAE opens at ICJ, legal shield under fire The war in Sudan has been described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis, with 14.6 million people displaced and 30.4 million in need of aid, according to the International Rescue Committee. By Jennifer Gnana In Dubai, reporting on Gulf energy policy and politics
Israel expands Gaza buffer zone to 20% as humanitarian situation deteriorates Israel’s expanded buffer zone will cut off Gaza from Egypt and further partition the Strip, as the humanitarian crisis in the territory deepens. Palestine
Analysis Khartoum’s advances 'watershed moment’ in Sudan war as pressure builds on RSF, foreign backers By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Blinken returns to Israel in bid to secure 'humanitarian pause' in Gaza US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv on Friday in an effort to secure a "humanitarian pause" in the Gaza Strip. Israel
'Total blindness': Gaza paramedics recount horror during Israel's blackout Gazans recount the 34 hours of internet and communications blackout during intense Israeli bombardment cutting off the enclave from the rest of the world. Palestine
Gaza death toll soars above 8,200 as UN estimates 1.4 million displaced Aid deliveries are continuing into Gaza, but humanitarian organizations are reporting mass displacement and fuel shortages as Israel continues aerial and ground operations against Hamas. Palestine
At least 24 journalists, majority Palestinians, killed in Israel-Hamas war The number of journalists killed in the Israel-Hamas war in three weeks already exceeds the number of journalists killed in Ukraine in the year and half since Russia invaded, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. Israel
In Israel, France’s Macron proposes anti-ISIS coalition against Hamas On a solidarity visit to Israel, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed harnessing the anti-ISIS coalition to fight against Hamas and regional terrorism. Israel
Sunak supports Israel, hails accord on Gaza humanitarian aid delivery British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed support of Israel’s right to self-defense and welcomed its agreeing to allow humanitarian aid through the Rafah crossing. Israel
Gaza in 'unprecedented catastrophe': over 3,700 deaths, 1,524 are children Aid trucks are expected to start entering Gaza through the Rafah crossing after an agreement by the US and Egyptian presidents. Palestine
Netanyahu agrees to Biden’s request for humanitarian aid via Egypt After his meeting with US President Joe Biden, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the war cabinet agreed to the transfer of humanitarian aid to Gaza, but only through the Rafah crossing in Egypt. Israel
US intelligence suggests Israel did not bomb Gaza hospital: sources Pentagon officials say independent US intelligence casts doubt on allegations the IDF bombed the al-Ahli hospital in northern Gaza, but cautioned that not all information is in yet. Israel
Europe’s leaders express solidarity in Israel as EU searches for consensus On a solidarity visit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it is his country's duty to protect the state and the people of Israel. Israel
Netanyahu speaks with UAE president in first call with Arab leader since Hamas attack UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the first Arab leader with whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Israel
European Union launches humanitarian air bridge for Gazans via Egypt The European Union will start sending humanitarian aid for displaced Gaza residents, including shelters, medicines and hygiene kits. Palestine
