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Macron promises €100m for Lebanon at aid conference in Paris

France will provide a €100 million aid package to support Lebanon, French President Emmanuel Macron told an international conference Thursday in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

Paris conference aims to rally military and humanitarian support for Lebanon

France on Thursday hosts an international conference for Lebanon to rally military and humanitarian aid for the country where war between Hezbollah militants and Israel has displaced a million people, killed over 2,500 and deepened an economic crisis

The Independent UK

UK’s exports to Israel won’t be used to break international law, minister says

Anneliese Dodds told the Commons that ‘most licences’ for exports to Israel are not for the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

Evening Standard

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Israel attacks branches of Hezbollah-linked finance group in Lebanon

Bombardment in southern and eastern Lebanon comes as the Health Ministry reports at least six people were killed.

Al Jazeera

Blasts heard across Beirut after Israel warns it will hit Hezbollah-linked finance group

Hundreds evacuate after Israeli military says it will strike areas linked to Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a US-sanctioned banking system

The Guardian - AU

More than 100 people killed in latest Israeli bombings in Gaza, say medics

UN special coordinator says ‘nightmare in Gaza is intensifying’ and calls for immediate end to violence

The Guardian - UK

Israel ‘demolished’ watchtower in latest attack on UN Lebanon peacekeepers

UNIFIL says Israeli forces ‘deliberately’ damaged one of its positions in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

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Middle East crisis: UN special coordinator reports ‘widespread panic’ in Lebanon after evacuation orders– as it happened

This blog is closing now. You can read our full report on the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon here and our report on the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza here.

The Guardian - AU

G7 Defence Ministers Concerned By Attacks On Peacekeepers, Vow Kyiv Support

G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.

International Business Times

G7 defence ministers call for more aid to Gaza, pledge support to Ukraine

In their closing statement, G7 defence ministers reunited in Naples on Saturday voiced support for "significant and sustained increase" in humanitarian aid to Gaza as well as "unwavering" support for Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Hamas recognises death of leader Yahya Sinwar but vows to keep fighting

Deputy leader says group’s conditions for a ceasefire will be maintained, as Israel shows no sign of accepting them

The Guardian - UK

Attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’, says Italy’s Meloni

In Beirut, Meloni and Lebanon’s PM Mikati urge ‘diplomatic solution’ as Hezbollah pledges new phase of war with Israel.

Al Jazeera

UN Force Says 'Widespread Destruction' In South Lebanon

Israel's escalating war against Hezbollah has caused widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force in the area said Friday.

International Business Times

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move

A spokesman for forces in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says it is maintaining its positions despite warnings to move from the Israeli Defense Forces

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World Update: how the Middle East conflict could escalate

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The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says ‘task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war

The Independent UK

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon accuse Israeli forces of ‘deliberate’ attack on watchtower

UN mission in Lebanon says two cameras were destroyed and tower was damaged in the attack

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Israel Denies Intent To Harm UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon

Israel's Foreign Minister assures no harm to UNIFIL in Lebanon despite recent tensions with alleged Hezbollah provocations.

International Business Times

Macron Riles Netanyahu With Jab On Israel's Creation

French President Emmanuel Macron has further strained tense relations with Israel with a comment referring o the creation of the Israeli state, a verbal jab that was rapidly denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as distorting history.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu wants UNIFIL out of Lebanon. Why?

Experts warn a withdrawal will make it impossible to monitor violations of international law.

The Guardian - AU

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon criticise ‘apparently deliberate’ attack by Israeli forces – as it happened

Unifil says Israeli army fired at watchtower in direct hit; IDF says peacekeepers ‘not a target’

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