The Byron storm worsens the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, causing child deaths from cold in precarious shelters and risk of flooding. Israel blocks construction materials and continues with bombings. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is uncertain. Trump seeks international success. Discussions are held on disarming Hamas and rebuilding Gaza, with the United States asking Israel to pay for debris removal.
In Sudan, the worst humanitarian crisis with over 150,000 dead, millions displaced and famine. The conflict, started in 2019 with protests against the dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, escalated into a civil war between the Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The situation worsens with atrocities in Darfur and the lack of global response.
The fall of El-Fasher in North Darfur to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) challenges the Washington consensus with Cairo, Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to end suffering in Sudan. Both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) obstruct humanitarian aid, denying access and attacking activists. The RSF loots supplies and kills humanitarian workers, while the SAF launches airstrikes on civilians. The international community, led by the US, seeks a solution, but humanitarian funding is scarce.
The crisis in Gaza causes tensions between Trump and Netanyahu, with growing international pressures to lift the blockade. Although temporary ceasefires have been suspended to deliver aid, the conflicts continue. The international community and Europe demand action in response to the dire humanitarian situation, considering sanctions against Israel.
