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UN Humanitarian Representative Warns of Catastrophic Consequences of Full-Scale War in Lebanon

today21 August, 2024

Background

The United Nations has been told of both heightened tensions and anxieties in Lebanon, amid concerns of war breaking out there. Near-daily exchanges of fire between Israel and the Iranian-backed militia, Hezbollah, have continued since the beginning of the war in Gaza last October. Here’s Mitch McCann corresponding for us:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen