Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a bold speech at the UN General Assembly, declaring that Israel is winning and warning Iran that there is no place the country cannot reach. He stressed the need to end appeasement towards Iran to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons. Netanyahu also called for a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia and criticized the UN as a “swamp of anti-Semitic bile”.
The situation in the Middle East has escalated, with Lebanon facing its deadliest period in years and hospitals struggling to cope with casualties. Meanwhile, Australia has proposed setting a timeline for the international declaration of Palestinian statehood to break the cycle of conflict. In Gaza, an aid worker was tragically killed in a case of mistaken identity by Palestinian gunmen.
Amidst this turmoil, Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted Israeli cities with a missile and a drone in support of Gaza and Lebanon. The Israeli army intercepted the missile, while the Houthi spokesperson vowed to continue military operations against Israel. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has intensified, with over 600 people killed in Lebanon since Monday.
The international community is closely monitoring the situation, with UK Defence Secretary expressing concern about a possible Israeli ground invasion into Lebanon. Efforts are being made to evacuate British nationals from the region, as the need for a ceasefire and peaceful resolution becomes increasingly urgent. The world is watching as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with calls for diplomacy and de-escalation growing louder.
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