UNIFIL Urges De-escalation Amid Escalating Violence Between Israel and Hezbollah
UNIFIL urges de-escalation as Israeli-Hezbollah hostilities escalate, resulting in numerous casualties and international efforts to prevent a larger conflict.
UNIFIL has called for urgent de-escalation at the Lebanese-Israeli border due to an increase in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, marked by intense Israeli airstrikes that resulted in 37 deaths and thousands of injuries.
Following these airstrikes, Israel bombarded Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledged retribution, leading to 17 retaliatory attacks on Israeli military sites, as international mediators scramble to prevent a full-scale conflict.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli tank and air strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, exacerbating the broader regional conflict while U.S., Qatar, and Egypt attempt to broker a ceasefire amidst accusations of genocide against Israel.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron is considering a new government lineup proposed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, featuring major shifts in key positions to break a two-month political stalemate, with an announcement expected by Sunday.
Adding to the turmoil, Hezbollah launched over 150 rockets into Israel from Lebanon, although Israeli authorities reported no immediate casualties from these attacks.
The recent wave of violence was further complicated by attacks with explosive pagers supplied to Hezbollah, killing 37 and injuring over 3,000, raising suspicions of Israeli involvement in these sophisticated sabotage operations.
Following these airstrikes, Israel bombarded Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah pledged retribution, leading to 17 retaliatory attacks on Israeli military sites, as international mediators scramble to prevent a full-scale conflict.
Meanwhile, in Gaza, Israeli tank and air strikes have resulted in the deaths of at least 14 Palestinians, exacerbating the broader regional conflict while U.S., Qatar, and Egypt attempt to broker a ceasefire amidst accusations of genocide against Israel.
In Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron is considering a new government lineup proposed by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, featuring major shifts in key positions to break a two-month political stalemate, with an announcement expected by Sunday.
Adding to the turmoil, Hezbollah launched over 150 rockets into Israel from Lebanon, although Israeli authorities reported no immediate casualties from these attacks.
The recent wave of violence was further complicated by attacks with explosive pagers supplied to Hezbollah, killing 37 and injuring over 3,000, raising suspicions of Israeli involvement in these sophisticated sabotage operations.
