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Middle East Conflict: Key Updates

Amidst the ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, and Lebanon, key developments include the dismissal of Israel's defense minister, a UN report on Gaza casualties, Israel's plans for increased aid to Gaza, UNIFIL's accusations against Israel, and Turkey's calls for action.

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PoliticsInternational RelationsMiddle EastIsraelMilitaryConflictHumanitarian Crisis

Israeli Defense ForcesHamasUnifilCogatUnited Nations

Yoav GallantIsrael KatzBenjamin NetanyahuVolker TürkRecep Tayyip Erdogan

What prompted the mass protests in Israel?: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was officially dismissed and replaced by Israel Katz, sparking mass protests across the country. Many Israelis viewed Gallant as a moderate voice in the far-right government, and his removal fueled concerns about the government's commitment to resolving the hostage crisis.
What did the UN report about casualties in Gaza?: The UN reported that 70% of verified war deaths in Gaza were women and children, attributing this to Israel's use of wide-area effect weapons in densely populated areas. Israel's diplomatic mission rejected the report, accusing the UN of using unverified information.
What is Israel's plan regarding aid delivery to Gaza?: Israel is preparing to open a new aid crossing into Gaza, aiming to increase aid delivery to meet a US deadline. However, it remains unclear when the crossing will open or if aid will reach the most dire areas in northern Gaza.
What accusation did UNIFIL make against Israeli forces?: The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) accused Israeli forces of deliberately destroying some of its property, including a fence and border markers. Israel denied the allegations, and UNIFIL provided photographic evidence to support their claims.
What is Turkey's President Erdogan's stance on the Middle East conflict?: Turkey's President Erdogan expressed hope that US President-Elect Trump would fulfill promises to end conflicts in the Middle East, urging Israel to 'stop' its aggression and suggesting cutting US arms support as a starting point.

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