Day: October 19, 2024
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UN’s Powerlessness in Enforcing Resolutions Amid Escalating Violence in Lebanon
An Israeli air assault on the town of Aitou in northern Lebanon killed 23 people, prompting concerns about violations of international humanitarian law. The strike hit a residential building housing displaced individuals, including women and children, as Israeli forces continued to attack Hezbollah. The violence has displaced nearly 1.2 million people in Lebanon, putting a…
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US Criticizes Israel’s Aid Blockade but Continues Military Support
A leaked letter from US officials Blinken and Austin condemns Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, seeking more access and warning of potential cuts to US military assistance. The letter underlines Israel’s restrictions and forced displacement of residents, which exacerbates the humanitarian crisis and raises the risk of disease epidemics. It also questions Israel’s…
