Israel–Hamas war
Women and Children Comprise Majority of Gaza Casualties, UN Calls for International Action
The United Nations Human Rights Office has issued a report on the recent violence in Israel and Gaza since October 7, 2023, highlighting severe humanitarian concerns and calling for accountability for violations of international law.
UN probe: 70 pct of Gaza victims women, children
The U.N. condemned on Nov. 8 the staggering number of civilians killed in Israel's war in Gaza, with women and children comprising nearly 70 percent of the thousands of fatalities it had managed to verify.
In a fresh report, the United Nations human rights office detailed the "horrific reality" that has unfolded for civilians in both Gaza and Israel.
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Peacekeepers wounded in Israel strike in Lebanon, UN says
At least five U.N. peacekeepers were wounded in an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon on Thursday, the United Nations reported, in a raid that also killed three civilians.
US gives Israel 'fail' grade on Gaza aid ahead of deadline
The Biden administration is stepping up criticism of Israel for not doing enough to improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza as a 30-day deadline looms for Israeli officials to meet certain requirements or risk potential restrictions on military assistance.
Gaza hospital hit as Israel tells UN aid agency ties to be cut
Hamas-run Gaza's health ministry said Monday that Israeli forces were bombarding the last partially functioning hospital in the territory's north, as Israel formally notified the U.N. it is cutting ties with the main aid agency for Palestinians.
Erdoğan urges unity in Islamic world amid Israeli massacres
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has urged the Islamic world that the only way to prevent Israeli expansionism and bring an end to the massacres against Muslims in Palestine and Lebanon is to stand united and leave internal disputes behind.
Türkiye spearheads global call for UN to halt arms flow to Israel
In a bold move, Türkiye has taken the lead in rallying 52 countries and two international organizations to jointly call on the United Nations Security Council to immediately cease the supply of weapons and ammunition to Israel.
Iran leader vows response to Israel after attacks
Iran's supreme leader vowed retaliation on Saturday for attacks by Israel, as an Israeli military official confirmed naval commandos seized a suspected Hezbollah operative in a Lebanon raid.
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Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce after Beirut strikes
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel on Friday of rejecting a ceasefire after the Israeli military bombed Hezbollah's south Beirut stronghold for the first time this week.
In Gaza, where Israel has been engaged in a major offensive in the north for nearly a month, a Hamas official said the Palestinian militant group had rejected a proposal for a short-term truce.
Washington Post: Washington has received nearly 500 reports of Israel misusing US weapons
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