Israel launched a series of air strikes against Hamas in Gaza, breaching a two-month-old fragile ceasefire. The Israeli government claims the attacks targeted Hamas leaders and their families but did so at night when the truce was still in place. This move has raised concerns that Israel’s prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, may be planning another full-scale war in the region.
Netanyahu is under pressure from lawyers and security officials to prepare for a larger conflict. The situation on the ground suggests that tensions are escalating, with another civil war looming in South Sudan and potential implications for neighboring countries.
The recent strikes have also sparked controversy over Ethiopia’s agricultural revolution led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. While he claims to have made his country Africa’s breadbasket, the numbers suggest otherwise. Meanwhile, Syria’s president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, faces a critical test of unity as he seeks to shore up his rule through potential cooperation with Kurdish forces.
Source: https://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2025/03/18/israels-strikes-may-be-only-the-start-of-a-new-offensive-in-gaza