IDF Airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon Escalate Tensions, UN Calls for Protection of Peacekeepers and Civilians

November 7, 2024
IDF Airstrikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon Escalate Tensions, UN Calls for Protection of Peacekeepers and Civilians
  • International NGOs have condemned Israel's actions as indiscriminate attacks on civilians, raising concerns about potential violations of international humanitarian law.

  • A UN report highlights that nearly 70% of casualties in Gaza from November 2023 to April 2024 were women and children, underscoring severe humanitarian impacts from ongoing military actions.

  • Rescue operations are ongoing in Baalbek, where search teams are working to find survivors amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings following the airstrikes.

  • The strikes have caused significant structural damage in Tyre, with local authorities engaged in rescue operations for survivors trapped under debris.

  • On November 7, 2024, Israel's Defence Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes on Hezbollah command centers in Tyre, Lebanon, resulting in three fatalities and over 30 injuries, according to Lebanon's health ministry.

  • The IDF has escalated military operations in southern and eastern Lebanon, including ground incursions into border villages.

  • During these operations, five UNIFIL peacekeepers from Malaysia were injured, and one civilian driver was killed, prompting UNIFIL to urge all parties to protect peacekeepers and civilians.

  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his commitment to military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, discussing the Iranian threat with U.S. President Donald Trump shortly after the latter's election victory.

  • Despite U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire prior to the elections, tensions have continued to rise, particularly following Trump's return to the presidency.

  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains catastrophic, with many civilians refusing to evacuate due to fears of unsafe routes and ongoing violence.

  • Recent airstrikes in Gaza have resulted in at least 12 deaths and numerous injuries, including an attack on a school-turned-shelter for displaced individuals.

  • Health services in the region have been severely impacted, with reports indicating that 163 medical personnel have been killed and over 150 ambulances and medical facilities damaged.

Summary based on 23 sources


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