U.N. Accuses Israel of Genocidal Actions in Gaza

A U.N. report has found Israel's actions in Gaza since October 2023 to be "consistent with genocide," citing the use of starvation as a weapon and high civilian casualties. This follows a Human Rights Watch report accusing Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The U.N. is urging international sanctions and a halt to arms sales to Israel. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire, with children at risk from unexploded ordnance. The conflict has also seen Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Syria, escalating regional tensions.