Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted his country’s dominance and warned Iran at the UN General Assembly, declaring there is no place Israel cannot reach in Iran or the Middle East. Netanyahu displayed maps highlighting Iran’s influence and called for an end to appeasement towards Iran, emphasizing the need to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons. He also urged for a peace agreement with Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the benefits it would bring to the region.
Netanyahu vowed not to rest until Israeli citizens can safely return to their homes, condemning Hezbollah and Hamas. He criticized the United Nations as an “anti-Semitic swamp” and called for fair treatment of Israel. The UK Defense Secretary expressed concerns about a potential Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon and emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire.
The UN reported Lebanon facing its deadliest period in years due to Israeli attacks, with hospitals overwhelmed. Australia’s Foreign Affairs Minister called for a timeline for the international declaration of Palestinian statehood and urged compliance with international rules of war. In Gaza, an aid worker was killed in a case of mistaken identity by Palestinian gunmen.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed to have targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and Ashkelon with a missile and drone in support of Gaza and Lebanon. The situation in the Middle East remains tense, with escalating conflicts and calls for peace amid growing chaos and violence.
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