Israeli forces launch ground assault on Deir al-Balah in central Gaza for first time https://t.co/y1AAOIE27v ...

During the Israel-Iran war the militia largely sat on the sidelines. With that conflict over, the Yemen-based group is making mayhem again. What can the world do? https://t.co/LEPxgMbIxI ...

From the Vikings and the Mongols to pirates of the 18th century, economics is a useful tool for understanding conflict. A new book explains why https://t.co/rvk4kvlYQOIllustration: Ricardo Rey https://t.co/SsI8mLx95E ...

From @WSJopinion: The Iranian regime will remain a threat to America until different leaders occupy Tehran. If Trump leaves the clerics in charge, the U.S. will eventually have to deal with an even worse conflict—as it did in Iraq, writes @sethcropsey. https://t.co/EXgqGKfyRQ ...

From the Vikings and the Mongols to pirates of the 18th century, economics is a useful tool for understanding conflict. A new book explains why https://t.co/TxYGOpxQU0 ...

Political/Social Instability - Nigeria's government struggles to stop attacks on farming communities [1] - The increasing deadliness of the conflict is a major concern [1]

For now drones can sometimes provide a decisive advantage in conflict in Africa. But they may ultimately make the continent’s wars easier to start and harder to end https://t.co/Ydg0Z9pZw0 ...

Geopolitical Landscape - Conflict between Iran and Israel has entered its second week [1] - Protests against Israel are occurring in Tehran [1]

NBC’s Matt Bradley joins 'Money Movers' to discuss the latest from the Israel-Iran conflict. ...

Geopolitical Situation & Security Concerns - The Tel Aviv Institute reports that Tel Aviv residents are living in fear, seeking shelter from missile attacks, with at least seven people injured [1] - Israel faces potential increased tensions with Iran amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza, straining military resources [1] - The Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly threatened Israel's existence, creating a climate of fear and the need for self-defense [1][3] - The analyst hopes that Israelis and Iranians would remember they have more in common than the governments that divide them [1] Military & Strategic Actions - Israeli officials indicated that the attack was planned for April but postponed, then executed due to concerns about Iran's nuclear enrichment levels [2] - Israel felt it had no choice but to attack due to the perceived threat of Iran developing a nuclear weapon [4] - The analyst credits the security forces and MSAD (Mossad) for the operation to deter Iran from achieving nuclear power, which would destabilize the Middle East and threaten the world [7] Political Implications - The analyst acknowledges that the situation with Iran benefits Prime Minister Netanyahu, despite being an opponent of his policies [5][6] - The threat from the Islamic Republic of Iran is a long-standing issue, not solely related to Netanyahu's leadership [5]