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Israel-Gaza war live: US criticised for veto on UN resolution calling for ceasefire with Hamas

Human Rights Watch says US risks ‘complicity in war crimes’ by providing weapons and diplomatic cover to Israel as it continues to attack Gaza

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Israel struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon overnight, including a site used as operational headquarters, an IDF spokesperson said.

Israel also responded to launches from Lebanon into Israeli territory during the night, the spokesperson said.

Israel has continued to indiscriminately attack civilians and civilian structures, impose a siege that amounts to collective punishment for the entire population of Gaza, force mass displacement, and deny access to vital medical care and humanitarian assistance. The US continues to provide political and financial support to Israel as it prosecutes its military operations regardless of the terrible toll on civilians. For humanitarians to be able to respond to the overwhelming needs, we need a ceasefire now.

The US veto makes it complicit in the carnage in Gaza.”

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Human Rights Watch says US risks ‘complicity in war crimes’ by providing weapons and diplomatic cover to Israel as it continues to attack GazaSee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageIsrael struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon overnight, including a site used as operational headquarters, an IDF spokesperson said.Israel also responded to launches from Lebanon into Israeli territory during the night, the spokesperson said.Israel has continued to indiscriminately attack civilians and civilian structures, impose a siege that amounts to collective punishment for the entire population of Gaza, force mass displacement, and deny access to vital medical care and humanitarian assistance. The US continues to provide political and financial support to Israel as it prosecutes its military operations regardless of the terrible toll on civilians. For humanitarians to be able to respond to the overwhelming needs, we need a ceasefire now.The US veto makes it complicit in the carnage in Gaza.” Continue reading…