The World in Brief from The Economist

Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly called on the Security Council to admit Palestine as a member

Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly called on the Security Council to admit Palestine as a member

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Cairo reportedly stalled, as Israel’s army gathered on the outskirts of Rafah. Also, Britain’s economy grew by 0.6% in the first quarter of the year, having shrunk in the last two quarters of 2023.

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Cairo, Egypt reportedly stalled without a breakthrough.

Israel Defense Forces gather in Rafah; American warship sails through Taiwan Strait, and more

President Joe Biden said that America would halt some weapon supplies to Israel if it launched a full invasion of Rafah. America sent a warship through the Taiwan Strait, 12 days before the inauguration of Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te.

Israel and Hamas reported fighting in eastern Rafah, a city in southern Gaza where more than 1m displaced Palestinians are sheltering.

Israel and Hamas clash in Rafah; Russian attacks on Ukraine, and more 

America reportedly paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week because of concerns over Israel’s planned assault of Rafah. Also, Russia bombed energy facilities across Ukraine.