Fresh explosions have rocked Beirut, with reports of Israeli airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of the city. This comes after Israeli Foreign Minister rejected calls for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, leading to heightened fears of a regional war. The death toll in Israeli strikes on Lebanon has been rising, with more than 700 people already killed this week. The UN has described the situation in Lebanon as catastrophic, with hospitals overwhelmed by casualties.
The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, addressed the UN General Assembly, declaring that Israel is winning and warning Iran that there is no place they cannot reach. He called for a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia and criticized the UN for what he called antisemitic bias. Netanyahu also emphasized Israel’s efforts to minimize civilian casualties during airstrikes, claiming that no army has done more to protect civilians in conflict zones.
The situation on the ground in Lebanon continues to escalate, with tens of thousands of people displaced and normal life disrupted in both Lebanon and northern Israel. The conflict has also spilled over into Gaza, where Palestinian gunmen shot and killed an aid worker from a US-based charity.
Amidst the ongoing violence and tensions, various diplomatic efforts are underway, with discussions on US-backed ceasefire proposals and calls for international intervention. The situation remains volatile, with concerns of further escalation as the death toll continues to rise.
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