Israel and Hezbollah say they will keep up attacks in an escalating conflict that has devastated Gaza, is causing misery in Lebanon and could draw Iran deeper into the fighting.
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Lebanon Issues Rare Criticism of Iran Over ‘Blatant Interference’
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, summoned Tehran’s envoy over reported comments by a senior Iranian official on a U.N. resolution deemed a precondition for a cease-fire.
U.N. Security Council Urges Israel to Increase Flow of Aid Into Gaza
Some of the sharpest criticism about a lack of sufficient assistance in the enclave came from Israel’s allies, including the United States.
Lebanon’s Leader Calls for U.N. Resolution on an ‘Immediate’ Cease-Fire
It was the latest attempt by Najib Mikati’s embattled government to bring an end to the violence that has killed thousands and displaced nearly one million.
U.S. Aims to Revive Failed U.N. Plan for Israel-Lebanon War
Biden administration officials are discussing whether a United Nations plan that ended Israel’s last invasion of Lebanon can be built to last this time.
Israel-Hezbollah War: What to Know
An Israeli ground operation targeting Hezbollah forces in Lebanon recalls previous wars and raises fears of worse to come.
Why the World’s Biggest Powers Can’t Stop a Middle East War
The United States’ ability to influence events in the Mideast has waned, and other major nations have essentially been onlookers.
Kiryat Shmona, Israel, Endures Hezbollah Rocket Strikes
Despite the danger, older residents, firefighters, medics and a few small-business owners chose to stay put in Kiryat Shmona, the northernmost Israeli city near the border with Lebanon.
Zelensky Warns U.N. Against Conceding to Russia’s ‘Insane’ Desire for Land
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine told the meeting of world leaders that capitulating to Russia would only give its president, Vladimir Putin, the “political space to continue the war.”
Zelensky Addresses the Security Council, Calling for Attention to Stay on Ukraine
“Russia can only be forced into peace.” President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine urged the Council members to sustain their backing for his country’s resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion.