Gaza ceasefire teeters; Indian forces kill 31 rebels; Cook Islands-China deal sparks tension

Andrew Sheves

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🇵🇸 The ceasefire in Gaza is close to collapse as Hamas has suspended hostage transfers, accusing Israel of “violations and its failure to comply with the terms of the agreement.” Israel has responded by placing its military on high alert, while Donald Trump has said that if all hostages are not released by Saturday, the deal should be scrapped. (Note, the deal does not call for all hostages to be released by Saturday but in a phased transfer through March 1.) [Live coverage - BBC]

🇮🇳 Indian security forces killed 31 suspected Maoist rebels and lost two personnel in a major gun battle in Chhattisgarh state’s Indravati area on February 9, 2025. This marks the deadliest clash of 2025 and follows two other significant encounters in January where Indian forces killed 24 rebels. The Maoist rebels, known as Naxals, have been fighting since 1967 for increased rights and resources for India’s poor Indigenous communities, with the government aiming to end the insurgency by 2026. [More - AlJazeera]

🇨🇰 The Cook Islands plans to sign a partnership deal with China this week during its first-ever state visit to Beijing, creating tension with New Zealand, which says it wasn’t properly consulted. Under a longstanding “free association” agreement, the Cook Islands relies on New Zealand for defense and financial support, while its citizens can live and work there as New Zealand citizens. The proposed deal is expected to cover infrastructure, trade, tourism, and deep-sea mining, though opposition leaders have criticized the lack of public consultation about the agreement. [More - BBC]

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