Israeli forces targeted a UN Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) tower in Kafer Kela, leading to the destruction of two cameras and damage to the tower itself. Unifil has condemned the incident as a direct and deliberate attack on their position. This latest incident is part of a series of Israeli attacks on Unifil posts in Lebanon, resulting in damage to towers, injuries to peacekeepers, and forced entry into a base. Unifil has called these actions by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) “shocking violations” and has urged the IDF to respect the safety and security of UN personnel and property.
In response to recent threats of withholding weapons transfers to Israel if humanitarian aid is not allowed into Gaza, the US has reiterated its support for Israel and will continue with weapon shipments. The Australian foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, faced backlash from pro-Palestinian advocates during a speech in which she expressed concerns about international humanitarian law violations.
The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Gaza has reported multiple instances of attacks on its staff and volunteers by Israeli forces. These attacks have resulted in injuries, detentions, and damage to PRCS facilities and ambulances. In addition, a Palestinian computing student was tragically killed in a blaze sparked by an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital compound, further raising concerns about Israeli actions in the region.
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