The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in Lebanon, where airstrikes have reportedly resulted in nearly 100 fatalities, including medics and civilians, amid ongoing regional conflict.
The UN Human Rights Chief, Volker Turk, has raised serious concerns over the recent escalation of violence in Lebanon, where airstrikes have resulted in nearly 100 fatalities, including women, children, and medics, according to reports. The incidents occurred between November 22-24, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
UN spokesperson Jeremy Laurence reported that at least 97 people lost their lives in the strikes, including seven paramedics. Since October 7, 2023, a total of 226 healthcare workers have been killed in the broader conflict. The verification of some recent casualties by UN monitors remains pending.
Israeli authorities state that military operations are aimed at neutralizing threats while striving to minimize harm to civilians. Allegations regarding the use of civilian areas for military purposes have been disputed by the parties involved.
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Israeli air strikes in Gaza and Lebanon have raised fresh concerns about the durability of ceasefire agreements, after deadly attacks were reported in both territories.
Israeli media report that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chaired a lengthy security meeting that reportedly focused on the country’s regional threats, including Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran.
Israel’s military said it had killed a member of Iran’s Quds Force in Lebanon accused of planning attacks against Israel from Syria and Lebanese territory. The statement was issued on Thursday.
Lebanon is prepared to demarcate its border with Syria, President Joseph Aoun said on Friday, while noting that the dispute over the Shebaa Farms could be addressed at a later stage.
Germany’s foreign intelligence service secretly monitored the telephone communications of former U.S. President Barack Obama for several years, including calls made aboard Air Force One, according to an investigation by the German newspaper Die Zeit.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Iran’s chief justice has warned protesters there will be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as rights groups reported a rising death toll during what observers describe as the country’s biggest wave of unrest in three years.
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