Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering

The increasing impact of fighting between Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and militants from Hezbollah on Lebanese civilians “is of grave concern”, said UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric on Monday, condemning the mounting loss of life. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2024/11/1156496
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Lebanon: UN condemns increasing loss of life and civilian suffering

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