Over 42,000 Palestinians Killed in Gaza Since October 7, Local Authorities Report
Local authorities in Gaza report that Israeli strikes since October 7, 2023, have resulted in the deaths of 42,438 Palestinians.
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Iran Warns Israel Against Retaliation as Middle East Tensions Escalate
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns Israel against retaliation after missile attack, amid escalating tensions in Lebanon and Gaza. Iran vows to respond to any aggression.
Chinese Envoy Calls for Dialogue as “Only Correct Choice” for Yemen Crisis
China’s envoy to the UN, Geng Shuang, urges dialogue as the “only correct choice” to resolve the Yemen crisis, calling for calm and increased humanitarian aid during a UN Security Council meeting.
Iran declares any Israeli attack ‘an act of war’: sources
Iran has declared that any attack or aggression by Israel would be considered \
Israel Reports Elimination of Senior Hezbollah Aerial Unit Commander
Israel Defense Forces announce the elimination of Khader Al-Abed Bahja, a senior Hezbollah Aerial Unit commander, during a recent operation.
Israel Reports Killing of Hezbollah Aerial Commander Khader Bahja
Israel Defense Forces announced they have eliminated Khader Al-Abed Bahja, a key Hezbollah Aerial Unit commander, in an operation north of the Litani River, intensifying tensions in the region.
Escalating Middle East Conflict as China Calls for De-escalation
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges to play a constructive role in promoting de-escalation.
China’s Wang Yi Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid Access in Gaza
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate, complete, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, urging the release of hostages and unimpeded humanitarian aid access during a call with Israel’s Foreign Minister.
Israel Intercepts Projectiles Fired from Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Israel’s military intercepted projectiles from Lebanon on Monday, following a claimed Hezbollah drone strike that killed four soldiers. Tensions rise as cross-border hostilities escalate.
Escalating Tensions: Hezbollah Drone Strike Intensifies Middle East Conflict
Hezbollah’s drone strike on northern Israel kills four and wounds over 60, escalating tensions as Israeli forces intensify bombardment of Lebanon.
Hezbollah Drone Strike Kills 4, Injures Dozens in Northern Israel
A Hezbollah drone strike on northern Israel killed four and wounded over 60, bypassing Israel’s air defenses and heightening regional tensions.
UN Chief Warns Attacks on Lebanon Peacekeepers May Constitute War Crimes
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns that attacks against peacekeepers in Lebanon may constitute war crimes following incidents involving Israeli forces breaching UNIFIL bases.
Pictures of the Week: Latest on the Palestine-Israel Conflict
This week’s photo roundup captures the latest developments in the escalating Palestine-Israel conflict, highlighting the increasing casualties and unfolding events in the Gaza Strip.
UN Peacekeepers Report Israeli Tanks Forcibly Entered Position in Lebanon
UNIFIL reports that Israeli tanks destroyed their main gate and forcibly entered a UN position in southern Lebanon, marking an escalation in regional tensions.
Iran Condemns ‘Illegal and Unjustified’ U.S. Sanctions on Oil Industry
Iran condemns the recent U.S. sanctions on its oil industry as “illegal and unjustified” following Tehran’s missile attack on Israel, escalating regional tensions.
Death Toll from Israeli Attacks in Lebanon Reaches 2,255, Says Lebanese Health Ministry
The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon has reached 2,255, with over 10,500 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
UNIFIL Reports Fifth Peacekeeper Wounded Amid Escalating Tensions in Lebanon
A fifth UN peacekeeper has been wounded in south Lebanon amid escalating tensions near the Israeli border, UNIFIL reports.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Arrives in Beirut
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf arrived in Beirut on Saturday, aiming to bolster Iran-Lebanon relations amid regional developments.
UN Peacekeepers Injured Amid Israel-Hezbollah Crossfire
Two UN peacekeepers were injured as the Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalated, raising international concerns. Israeli military operations in Lebanon and Gaza continue amid criticism over attacks near UN positions.
UN and China Condemn Israeli Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and China condemned an Israeli attack in south Lebanon that injured two Indonesian UN peacekeepers, highlighting escalating tensions in the Middle East.