Dear readers, as the MD does every week, here is a quick overview of this week's events. Israel-Palestine On January 13, 2025, the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to implement UN actions because of the dangers of genocide. On January 15, 2025, a ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached between Hamas and Israel. The two parties defined a plan to reduce attacks spread over three phases leading gradually to peace. The international community welcomed their initiative as it constitutes a real step towards peace. In the words of Joe-Biden, it is the " end to the war ". On January 17, 2025, despite some Israeli government members' reluctance , the cabinet finally approved the agreement negotiated with the mediation of Qatar and the United States. It provides in particular for the sending of hu...