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Is targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon a war crime? Here’s what international law says

Recent incidents involving the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United Nations Interim Forces in Lebanon (Unifil) have raised an important question. Can Israel lawfully target UN peacekeepers and premises in Lebanon, or would that constitute a war crime? To answer that question, it’s worth looking at the rules of…

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Once a refuge, southern Lebanese city of Tyre empties as airstrikes rain down

Streets deserted amid attacks and evacuation orders, which critics claim are designed to provoke mass displacement

The Guardian - UK

Middle East Aid Workers Say Rules Of War Being Flouted

Flagrant violations of the laws of war in the escalating conflict in the Middle East are setting a dangerous precedent, aid workers in the region warn.

International Business Times

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Middle East latest: Israel says it detained 100 suspected militants in a raid on a Gaza hospital

Israel’s military says it detained 100 suspected Hamas militants in a raid on a hospital in northern Gaza over the weekend

The Independent UK

Israel Presses Gaza And Lebanon Assaults As Egypt Touts Truce Plan

Israeli forces launched deadly strikes on Lebanon and Gaza on Monday, pressing their offensive against militants after Egypt's president proposed a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war.

International Business Times

Hostage-Ceasefire Talks Between Hamas And Israel On Hold

Hamas-Israel talks on hostage release and ceasefire paused for US election outcome, focusing on Lebanon conflict and Iran's influence.

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Europe is not prepared for the looming Lebanese refugee crisis

Since it began at the end of September, Israel’s invasion of Lebanon has heaped more misery onto a Middle East already overwhelmed by humanitarian catastrophe. Within Lebanon, as of 23 October 2024, more than 1.2 million people have fled their homes, and tens of thousands are now trying to flee…

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South Africa’s legal team says ‘intent is clear’ in Israel’s Gaza genocide

Monday is the ICJ’s deadline for South Africa to prove, on paper, that Israel is guilty of genocide in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Deadly airstrikes reported in Lebanon – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Egypt Proposes Two-day Gaza Truce In Hope Of Full Ceasefire

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday proposed a two-day truce in Gaza and limited hostage exchange aimed at securing "a complete ceasefire" after more than a year of war between Israel and Hamas.

International Business Times

Refugees Flee Lebanon To Syria Amid Border Crossing Closures

Israeli strikes on Lebanon-Syria border crossings disrupt refugee flow and humanitarian aid, raising concerns over worsening humanitarian crisis.

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Plight of Gaza civilians ‘unbearable’ as Israel kills over 50 in a day

UN chief Guterres says death and injury in north Gaza are ‘harrowing’ and calls plight of Palestinians ‘unbearable’.

Al Jazeera

Destruction of Lebanon-Syria border crossings in Israeli airstrikes creates difficulties

A stream of refugees fleeing Lebanon to Syria have been crossing a narrow makeshift bridge in the Qusair area of Syria’s Homs province since the official border crossing was put out of commission by an Israeli strike two days earlier

The Independent UK

Five Israeli Soldiers Killed In Southern Lebanon

Five Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon as conflict with Hezbollah intensifies, leading to civilian displacement and casualties. Tensions remain high.

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Netanyahu praises Israel’s hard hitting attack on Iran as Tehran plays down impact

Iran’s religious ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claims Israel’s aerial attack should not be exaggerated amid fears of wider war – but his officials branded the airstrikes a violation of international law

International Business Times

Netanyahu Hails 'Precise' Strike On Iran As Israel Pounds Lebanon, Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israel's "precise and powerful" strikes on Iran had been a success, as his country's forces pounded targets in Gaza and Lebanon.

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Israeli Strike In Sidon, Lebanon Kills 8, Injures 25

Israeli strike in Sidon, Lebanon results in casualties amid ongoing conflict with over 1 million displaced.

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Israeli Military Reports 75 Projectiles Fired From Lebanon

Israeli military confirms projectiles fired from Lebanon, resulting in damage in northern Israel. Ongoing tensions along Israel-Lebanon border. Hezbollah c...

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Israel Pounds Gaza And Lebanon After Iran Strikes

Israel bombarded Hezbollah and Hamas targets in Lebanon and Gaza on Sunday, with no respite in the conflict one day after its strikes on Iran raised fears of a broader war.

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Four Israeli Soldiers Killed In Combat In Southern Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers lost their lives in combat in southern Lebanon, highlighting the risks faced by military personnel. Ongoing conflict and internationa...

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis live: two more Palestinian journalists reportedly killed in Gaza; deadly Tel Aviv crash investigated as terrorist attack

One killed and at least 29 injured after truck hits bus stop in Israel; protesters shout ‘shame on you’ as Israeli PM speaks at memorial ceremony for victims of Hamas attack

The Independent UK

A Lebanese family was holding a Sunday gathering when an Israeli strike toppled their building

Hecham al-Baba was visiting his sister at her home in southern Lebanon when the Israeli strike hit

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Iran Suggests Cease-Fire In Gaza And Lebanon

Iran's military proposes cease-fire in Gaza and Lebanon, signaling hope for de-escalation in the region amidst ongoing conflicts with Israel.

The Guardian - UK

Joe Biden says he hopes latest Israeli strike on Iran will end escalation

Iran’s military suggests it would prioritise an agreement to end fighting in Gaza and Lebanon over any retaliation

The Independent UK

West warns Iran not to hit back as Israel launches revenge strikes

UK and US among nations seeking to keep Middle East from all-out war in wake of Israeli airstrikes on military targets with Tehran saying it is ‘obligated’ to respond

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