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Middle East crisis: UN special coordinator reports ‘widespread panic’ in Lebanon after evacuation orders– as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

G7 Defence Ministers Concerned By Attacks On Peacekeepers, Vow Kyiv Support

G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.

International Business Times

G7 defence ministers call for more aid to Gaza, pledge support to Ukraine

In their closing statement, G7 defence ministers reunited in Naples on Saturday voiced support for "significant and sustained increase" in humanitarian aid to Gaza as well as "unwavering" support for Ukraine.

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Hamas recognises death of leader Yahya Sinwar but vows to keep fighting

Deputy leader says group’s conditions for a ceasefire will be maintained, as Israel shows no sign of accepting them

The Guardian - UK

Attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon ‘unacceptable’, says Italy’s Meloni

In Beirut, Meloni and Lebanon’s PM Mikati urge ‘diplomatic solution’ as Hezbollah pledges new phase of war with Israel.

Al Jazeera

UN Force Says 'Widespread Destruction' In South Lebanon

Israel's escalating war against Hezbollah has caused widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping force in the area said Friday.

International Business Times

UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon staying put despite Israeli warnings to move

A spokesman for forces in the U.N. peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon says it is maintaining its positions despite warnings to move from the Israeli Defense Forces

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World Update: how the Middle East conflict could escalate

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The Conversation

Middle East crisis live: Israel hails Yahya Sinwar’s death as ‘beginning of the end’ as US signals push for ceasefire and hostage return

Israeli PM says ‘task before us is not yet complete’; US president, VP and senior leaders say killing must be opportunity to end Gaza war

The Guardian - AU

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon accuse Israeli forces of ‘deliberate’ attack on watchtower

UN mission in Lebanon says two cameras were destroyed and tower was damaged in the attack

The Independent UK

Israeli Forces Fire At UN Peacekeeping Position In Lebanon

Israeli forces fired at a UN peacekeeping position in southern Lebanon, causing damage. UN expresses concern over repeated confrontations.

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Israel Denies Intent To Harm UN Peacekeepers In Lebanon

Israel's Foreign Minister assures no harm to UNIFIL in Lebanon despite recent tensions with alleged Hezbollah provocations.

International Business Times

Macron Riles Netanyahu With Jab On Israel's Creation

French President Emmanuel Macron has further strained tense relations with Israel with a comment referring o the creation of the Israeli state, a verbal jab that was rapidly denounced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as distorting history.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu wants UNIFIL out of Lebanon. Why?

Experts warn a withdrawal will make it impossible to monitor violations of international law.

The Guardian - AU

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon criticise ‘apparently deliberate’ attack by Israeli forces – as it happened

Unifil says Israeli army fired at watchtower in direct hit; IDF says peacekeepers ‘not a target’

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The Independent UK

Israel hits Beirut for first time in nearly a week as fresh strikes kill Lebanon mayor

Strikes on Beirut come after the Prime Minister was assured Israel would descalate

Crikey

IDF actions against UN peacekeepers suggest Israel may be considering occupying part of Lebanon

In recent days the IDF has struck United Nations force in Lebanon, shooting directly at peacekeepers and damaging cameras.

The Independent UK

Irish peacekeepers have been in Lebanon so long that locals speak English with a Cork accent

Irish peacekeepers have a long history of putting themselves in the firing line in Lebanon — and becoming so close with locals that people speak English with a Cork accent, Richard Hall writes

Radio France Internationale

France backs UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid Israel's Hezbollah offensive

France's armed forces minister has stressed that the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFL) will remain in place as Israel expands its targets across the country in a bid to neutralise the Iran-backed militant group, Hezbollah.

The Independent UK

Why are there UN peacekeepers in Lebanon – and why is Netanyahu claiming they’re helping Hezbollah?

Five UNIFIL peacekeepers have been wounded in attacks since Israel began a ground campaign against Hezbollah

The Guardian - UK

Any retaliation against Iran will be based on national interest, says Israel

Comments from PM’s office come amid continued attacks on Lebanon and Gaza and after reports of assurances to US

The Guardian - UK

Giorgia Meloni plans Lebanon visit as fears grow for UN peacekeeping troops

Italian PM demands security guarantees for her country’s Unifil troops after series of attacks by Israel

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