Global Outlook

  The streets of Rafah have become a dystopian nightmare. On a recent day, at least 27 Palestinians were killed and over 180 wounded by Israeli gunfire near a U.S.-backed aid distribution site, marking the third such massacre in as many days. Witnesses described scenes of chaos: families scrambling for flour bags stained with blood, children collapsing from gunshot wounds, and the deafening roar of tank shells and drones overhead. The Israeli military claims it only fired “warning shots” at “suspects” who strayed from designated routes — but survivors say the shooting was indiscriminate and unrelenting. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), the Israel-and-U.S.-backed group running the aid sites, insists its operations were “safe and without incident.” Yet the killings occurred just half a kilometer from their facility, in what the GHF later called a “closed military zone.” This contradiction highlights a grim reality: Israel’s new aid system funnels starving civilians into milita...

  How The Brotherhood Is Secretly Attacking French Culture While France watches closely for jihadist actions, a slower and more dangerous risk emerges: the Muslim Brotherhood spreading its influence through organisations. A leaked government document explains how anti-secular efforts are carried out by taking advantage of legal frameworks. How the Brotherhood Worked in France Mosques acting as Places to Sign Up 139 mosques receive support from the Brotherhood and an additional 68 are influenced by them—these make up 7% of all Muslim places of worship in France. Preachers bring together simplistic Salafist and strong Brotherhood theories, mainly to influence young people. Political Entryism The movement invites people to join government councils and non-profit organisations to move changes in laws related to secularism and gender. Municipal Islamism is reported as a situation where Islamist groups impact local government decisions. Using social services for wrong reasons People who ...

  The Israeli government has shocked the world by accepting a new cease-fire proposal after months of relentless bombardment in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his approval of U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s latest plan, signaling a potential breakthrough in negotiations — but will Hamas agree, or is this just another temporary pause before more bloodshed? Netanyahu’s decision came amid mounting international condemnation over civilian casualties and growing pressure from hostage families. In a closed-door meeting with relatives of captives held in Gaza, the Israeli leader confirmed his government’s acceptance of Witkoff’s proposal, stating,  “Israel accepts the new Witkoff outline.”  The move suggests a shift in strategy, but critics question whether Netanyahu is genuinely committed to peace or simply buying time. Hamas, meanwhile, has remained cautious. While acknowledging receipt of the proposal, the group has not yet revealed its stance. In a statement, H...

  The skies over Sanaa turned black as Israeli airstrikes obliterated Yemen’s last operational passenger plane, leaving the war-torn nation with no civilian air travel. Footage shared by Huthi-run Al-Masirah TV showed thick smoke engulfing the Yemenia Airways aircraft, marking yet another escalation in the shadow war between Israel and Yemen’s Huthi rebels. The attack, which also targeted the airport runway, has effectively grounded all commercial flights, dealing a crushing blow to Yemen’s already crippled aviation sector. With the airport having just resumed limited services after a previous Israeli strike destroyed six planes, this latest assault raises urgent questions about the future of Yemen’s connectivity with the outside world. The Huthi rebels, who control Sanaa, have framed the attack as an act of Israeli aggression, while Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, justified the strike as retaliation for Huthi missile launches toward Israel. Just a day before the airstrike,...

  The latest Hamas-backed hostage deal has been flatly rejected by Israel, marking another setback in the ongoing Gaza conflict.  The proposal, delivered through backchannel negotiations involving Palestinian-American businessman Bishara Bahbah, offered the release of five living Israeli hostages in exchange for major concessions — including an Israeli military withdrawal, expanded humanitarian aid, and indirect U.S. recognition of Hamas. But Israeli officials swiftly dismissed the plan as unrealistic, calling it a non-starter for any “responsible government.” Sources reveal that the deal was a modified version of the so-called “Witkoff outline,” a framework proposed by Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff. The revised terms extended the ceasefire to 70 days and included the phased return of both living and deceased hostages. However, Israel deemed the conditions unacceptable, with one senior official stating that Hamas showed “no genuine willingness” to negotiate in good fait...

In a move that has drawn widespread condemnation, Israeli forces have re-arrested several Palestinians who were previously released under a prisoner exchange deal with Hamas.  This action raises serious questions about the integrity of such agreements and the broader implications for peace efforts in the region. The re-arrests occurred in the occupied West Bank, with Israeli troops detaining individuals in areas like Qalqilya and Ramallah. Among those re-arrested is Saed al-Fayed, a 51-year-old who had spent 23 years in Israeli prisons before his release. His family reported that soldiers entered their home at dawn, handcuffed him, and took him away without explanation. Similarly, in Birzeit, Israeli forces detained Salama al-Qatawi, who had been planning to resume his career in engineering and start a family. These re-arrests are not isolated incidents. Reports indicate that Israeli authorities have re-arrested at least 13 Palestinians who were freed under the February agreement, ...

  As nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran teeter on the edge of collapse, Israel appears poised to take matters into its own hands. Recent intelligence reports indicate that Israel is preparing for a potential military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, a move that could derail diplomatic efforts and escalate tensions in the Middle East. The Israeli government, under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has long viewed Iran’s nuclear ambitions as an existential threat, and with Iran’s uranium enrichment reaching unprecedented levels, the window for diplomatic resolution is rapidly closing. The roots of Israel’s aggressive posture can be traced back to the Begin Doctrine, established in 1981, which asserts Israel’s right to preemptively strike against nations developing weapons of mass destruction that could threaten its existence. This doctrine has been invoked in past actions, such as the 1981 bombing of Iraq’s Osirak reactor and the 2007 strike on Syria’s nucle...

  President Trump is privately fuming over the Gaza war, urging Netanyahu to “wrap it up” as images of Palestinian suffering and stalled diplomacy test U.S.-Israel relations. The Gaza conflict has become a growing thorn in President Trump’s side, with White House officials revealing his mounting frustration over Benjamin Netanyahu’s refusal to de-escalate. Trump, who has long positioned himself as Israel’s staunchest ally, is now pressing the Israeli prime minister behind the scenes to end the war, fearing it could derail his broader Middle East ambitions. According to two senior officials, Trump was particularly disturbed by harrowing images of Palestinian children caught in the crossfire, leading him to demand immediate humanitarian relief and a faster resolution to the crisis. Despite Trump’s private urgings, Netanyahu appears unmoved, expanding military operations in Gaza rather than winding them down. The disconnect has led to rare public tension between the two leaders, with ...

  As Israeli forces intensify their offensive, Netanyahu vows total control of Gaza — but the humanitarian crisis is reaching a breaking point. Will the world stand by and watch? Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel will “take control of all” of the Gaza Strip, signaling an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing conflict. In a video posted to Telegram, Netanyahu emphasized that military operations are advancing rapidly, with no intention of backing down. “The fighting is intense, and we are making progress,” he said, framing the offensive as necessary for Israel’s long-term security. But as international pressure mounts, his government is walking a tightrope between military dominance and global condemnation. The Israeli military has ordered mass evacuations in southern Gaza, warning residents of Khan Yunis and surrounding areas to flee immediately ahead of a devastating assault. Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee described the coming attack as ...