Global Gist
In *Global Gist*:
- **Gaza:** Israel’s cabinet approves a plan to seize Gaza City, intensifying a months-long offensive. The move has drawn condemnation at the UN, especially as strikes killed five Al Jazeera journalists and sparked a rare arms embargo from Germany—marking a shift in EU-Israel relations.
- **Sudan:** Famine is confirmed in North Darfur’s besieged camps. Attacks by the RSF paramilitary have killed over 1,500 civilians, with humanitarian agencies forced to suspend operations amid escalating violence.
- **Sahel:** Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger solidify their Alliance of Sahel States, stepping away from ECOWAS and deepening regional realignment after years of coups and external interventions.
- **Red Sea:** Houthi attacks sustain high risks to shipping, discouraging traffic through the Suez Canal. Egypt considers fee cuts to lure ships back, but rerouting and global commerce disruptions persist.
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Insight Analytica
*Insight Analytica* reveals the deeper threads. The Trump–Putin summit is part of a months-long pattern where Western-led negotiation attempts have not meaningfully included Ukraine, undermining trust and the prospect of lasting peace. Historically, such exclusions have led to short-lived ceasefires and emboldened aggressors. In Gaza, Israel’s intensification of its campaign, coupled with Germany’s partial arms halt, reflects shifting Western consensus—Germany’s stance being particularly notable after decades of steadfast support for Israeli security. Sudan’s famine, rooted in months of siege and paramilitary violence, is a tragic echo of Darfur’s history, as humanitarian access remains perilous. In the Sahel, the pivot to regional alliances underscores a desire for self-determination—yet it raises new questions about security and governance in a turbulent neighborhood. Red Sea disruptions, ongoing for months, highlight the fragility of global supply chains in the face of regional instability.
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Social Soundbar
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