Global | BBVA Research Big Data Geopolitics Monitor. February 27, 2024

Israel's military plans to withdraw five combat brigades from Gaza, aiming to reinforce for future battles. Recent strikes killed 100, injured 286. Palestinian PM Shtayyeh resigned on Feb 26, 2024, amid tensions over post-war plans for Gaza following Israel's military campaign against Hamas.

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• The UN Security Council advocated for urgent humanitarian pauses in Gaza for aid delivery and civilian protection, facing criticism from Israel for not condemning Hamas and disappointment from the US for the resolution's failure to condemn Hamas's attacks and affirm member states' rights to defend against terrorism.
• The US and UK escalated their military efforts in Yemen with new airstrikes on Houthi positions, responding to the Houthis' ongoing targeting of US and Israeli interests.
• Tensions in the Middle East persist, with protest levels in Europe showing a decrease yet remaining high in certain countries, and political tensions surging in Brazil. The geopolitical risk in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay has escalated to a high level.
• Political tensions in Brazil rose due to protests by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro, who demonstrated against an investigation into an alleged coup plot intended to maintain Bolsonaro's power following the 2022 election.

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