May 3, 2023

*) Israel bombs Gaza after Khader Adnan's death Israeli warplanes have carried out airstrikes targeting areas in Palestine’s besieged Gaza, provoking retaliatory rocket attacks from Palestinian groups. Israel used fighter jets and drones to bomb multiple sites in northern Gaza, including sites of armed factions in Gaza City and central areas of the territory. Both sides agreed to a ceasefire after hours of fighting. The Israeli strikes came after rocket barrages were launched from Gaza following the death of Palestinian Khader Adnan in Israeli custody after an 87-day hunger strike. *) Sudanese parties agree on seven-day ceasefire Sudan's warring military factions have agreed in principle to a seven-day ceasefire from May 4th to 11th as more air strikes and shooting disrupted the latest short-term truce. The credibility of the South Sudan mediated ceasefire deal between Sudan’s army and paramilitary RSF was unclear given violations that undermined previous agreements. Now in its third week, Sudan's war has forced 100,000 people to flee over its borders, and is creating a humanitarian crisis according to UN officials. *) Türkiye discovers oil reserve with 100k barrel per day capacity Türkiye has discovered a high-quality oil reserve in the country's eastern region with a production capacity of 100,000 barrels per day. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the newly-found petroleum will be extracted with 100 wells and will meet one-tenth of Türkiye’s daily use. According to Erdogan, "Türkiye will no longer depend on others for energy but rather become an energy exporter." *) Colombia govt, rebels commit to reaching truce Colombia's government and National Liberation Army rebel group have affirmed their commitment to reaching a ceasefire agreement. The two sides also agreed on the need for civil society to be involved in any negotiated peace as they met in Havana for a third round of peace talks. The peace process was launched by Colombia's first-ever leftist President Gustavo Petro — himself a former u