Escalating Tensions: On the Brink of War in the Middle East?
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Escalating Tensions: On the Brink of War in the Middle East?

The recent barrage of rockets from Lebanon towards Israel and the subsequent Israeli military response have raised alarms over a potential escalation into full-scale war in the Middle East. These events are unfolding against the backdrop of heightened tensions following Tel Aviv’s extensive operations against Hamas and other Palestinian militants in Gaza, sparked by a surprise attack in October.

Resignation of UN Official Over Alleged Genocide in Palestine

Resignation of UN Official Over Alleged Genocide in Palestine

In an unprecedented move, Craig Mokhiber, the director of the UN’s human rights office (OHCHR) in New York, announced his resignation. His departure stems from what he perceives as the organization’s inability to address the Israel-Palestine crisis adequately. Resignation Rooted in Geopolitical Concerns: Mokhiber’s resignation letter, addressed to UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Volker…