Israel continues to be embroiled in conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, with recent escalations leading to international condemnation. In Rome, hundreds of demonstrators demanded a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to fighting in Lebanon. In response to the conflict, Italy’s Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, along with leaders from Spain and France, condemned Israel’s actions against a UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon. Israel has launched a ground operation in Lebanon to target Hezbollah positions, with up to 15,000 soldiers involved.
Similar protests took place in Lisbon, Portugal, where thousands marched against Western government complicity in selling arms to Israel. The war in Gaza, which began last October and has led to widespread destruction and displacement, continues to devastate the region. The UN has reported that 80% of buildings in Gaza have been destroyed, causing a humanitarian crisis with tens of thousands of internally displaced people. The Hamas-run health ministry claims over 42,000 people have been killed in the conflict, though the distinction between combatants and civilians is unclear.
The ongoing conflicts have sparked outrage and calls for peace worldwide, with demonstrations and calls for international intervention to end the violence and address the humanitarian crisis. The situation remains tense, with Israel’s military operations in both Gaza and Lebanon under scrutiny from the international community.
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