18 September 2024
Israel sets new war goal on Lebanon border
Israel has expanded its war aims to include halting Hezbollah attacks on its northern border with Lebanon, in addition to its ongoing offensive against Hamas in Gaza. This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to visit the region to revive stalled ceasefire talks. The Gaza death toll has reached 41,252. Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly will debate a resolution demanding an end to Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. Qatar reports ongoing efforts for a Gaza truce.READ FULL