INR | WEST AFRICA: Weekly Updates

THE HOUTHIS ARE VERY, VERY PLEASED 

• Arab leaders have long seen the Houthis as dangerous proxies for Iran, the group’s main military supplier, but some observers now say the truth may be even worse: that the Houthis are fanatics who answer to no one. 

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Visiting Etiquette for BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

• BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi issues visitor guidelines.
• Temple authorities mandate modest attire: cover arms, legs; avoid offensive designs.
• Pets, outside food/drinks, drones prohibited in temple premises.

Read more at: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/israel-hamas-war-joe-biden-says-us-military-to-airdrop-food-and-supplies-into-gaza-2509399-2024-03-02?utm_source=wachannel&utm_medium=wabroadcast&utm_campaign=wachanneltracking

Iran Election Polls Close Amid Disregard for Resistance Vote Appeals

• Iran's legislative elections end with predicted low turnout amid challenges.
• Voting concluded Saturday midnight after opening Friday 8 a.m.
• Counting underway to transmit results to Iranian Ministry of Interior.

Read more at: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/02/28/middleeast/iran-election-parliament-turnout-low-jihad-vote-mime-intl/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=whatsappCNN&utm_content=2024-02-29T16:12:55

Biden Announces US Military Airdrop of Aid to Gaza

• Biden plans US airdrop soon, details unspecified at present.
• White House announces Gaza airdrops with military MREs.
• An unnamed US official stated airdrops to Gaza's limited impact.

Read more at: https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/israel-hamas-war-joe-biden-says-us-military-to-airdrop-food-and-supplies-into-gaza-2509399-2024-03-02?utm_source=wachannel&utm_medium=wabroadcast&utm_campaign=wachanneltracking

UN Report: Compelling Evidence of Rape of Hostages in Gaza

• UN team finds clear evidence of ongoing sexual abuse in Gaza.
• UN envoy: Conflict-related sexual violence, including rape, occurred during Hamas attack.
• Patten-led UN team visited Israel to investigate October 7 violence.

Read more at: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/04/europe/un-team-sexual-abuse-oct-7-hostages-intl/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=whatsappCNN&utm_content=2024-03-04T22:41:39

Israel 'Deeply Shocked' by Hezbollah Missile Attack Killing Indian

• Indian dies, 2 injured by anti-tank missile near Israel border.
• The three Indians were from Kerala.
• Missile strikes Margaliot plantation in Israel's Galilee, says MDA spokesperson.

Read more at: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/indian-man-killed-2-others-injured-in-missile-attack-in-israel-reports-pti-citing-officials-2510632-2024-03-05?utm_source=wachannel&utm_medium=wabroadcast&utm_campaign=wachanneltracking

Biden's New Contingency Plan Against Israeli Settlers

• February 1: Biden imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers for violence.
• West Bank-focused directive initially affects few, viewed as symbolic gesture.
• Order's details and discussions indicate it's not a PR move.

Read more at: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2024/03/israel-sanctions-settlers-biden-netanyahu/677647/?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=theatlantic&utm_content=edit-promo

U.S. floods arms into Israel despite mounting alarm over war's conduct 

• The United States has quietly approved and delivered more than 100 separate foreign military sales to Israel since the Gaza war began Oct. 7, amounting to thousands of precision-guided munitions.

Read more at: https://wapo.st/3V0PJXz

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