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• UN Adds Israel, Hamas To Child Rights Violations List; Netanyahu To Address US Congress In July

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has added Israel’s military to a global list of offenders for committing violations against children in 2023. A diplomatic source told Reuters that Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad will also be added to the list. Russia, the Islamic State, al-Qaeda, Boko Haram, Afghanistan, Iraq, Myanmar, Somalia, Syria and Yemen are also on the list. The global list is part of a report on children and armed conflict. Guterres is scheduled to submit the list to the U.N. Security Council on June 14. This designation includes violations such as killing, maiming, sexual abuse, recruitment and attacking schools and hospitals. Israel’s U.N. envoy, Gilad Erdan, condemned the decision as “shameful. Foreign Minister Israel Katz warned that decision will complicate Israel’s relations with the U.N. Netanyahu’s Upcoming US Visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would address the U.S. Congress on July 24. During his visit ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Israel-Hamas Conflict: School Airstrike Escalates Tensions, NAACP Calls For Halt To US Weapons Deliveries

  Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched an airstrike on a Gaza school Thursday, stating that the attack targeted up to 30 Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters. However, a Hamas official reported that 40 people, including women and children, sheltering at a UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) site, were killed. A CNN analysis identified fragments of U.S.-made GBU-39 small diameter bombs at the scene. A similar identification emerged following an IDF strike in Rafah on May 26. The Israeli military confirmed the strike, stating it targeted a Hamas compound within the school. Military spokesperson Lt. Col. Peter Lerner said the military was not “aware of any civilian casualties.” Lerner added that 20 to 30 militants, including those involved in the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, were using the school to plan and execute attacks. CNN indicated that it had not independently verified these statements. Footage from the scene ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Tensions Escalate At The Israel-Lebanon Border, Gaza Cease-Fire Efforts Struggle, US Congress Votes On Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

  On Wednesday, a drone attack by Hezbollah from Lebanon resulted in injuries to at least 10 individuals in northern Israel, according to Israeli authorities, raising tensions about a potential counterattack from Tel Aviv. Recent cross-border strikes have caused large fires in Israel's northern regions, leading the Israeli military to warn of potential large-scale operations against the Iranian-backed militant group based in Lebanon. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the ongoing hostilities have a severe impact, stating that it is an “untenable situation for Israel” as thousands of Israelis in the north face displacement due to “constant Hezbollah shelling and drone attacks.” Iraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is prepared to take strong measures to restore security in the north, vowing to achieve this “one way or another.” Gaza Conflict Intensifies ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Biden Criticizes Netanyahu For Standstill On Cease-Fire Efforts As Tensions Escalate With Lebanon

  U.S. President Joe Biden said there was “every reason” to believe Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was prolonging the Gaza conflict for political gain. In an exclusive interview with Time magazine published Tuesday, Biden criticized Netanyahu and expressed uncertainty about whether Israel had committed war crimes. Biden’s comments come just days after he outlined a cease-fire deal, urging Israel and Hamas to accept the terms and bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Ceasefire Proposal In Limbo Last Friday, Biden proposed a six-week ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from all populated areas of Gaza. Some hostages, including the elderly and women, would be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. The subsequent phases of the plan focus on a complete Israeli troop withdrawal and a permanent ceasefire — something Hamas seemingly supports. “We cannot agree to an agreement that doesn’t secure, guarantee, and ensure ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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• Israeli Airstrikes In Rafah, Border Shooting Incident With Egypt Escalate Tensions In Middle East

  Tensions in the Middle East have escalated sharply with a series of critical events in the past 24 hours. An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah city on Sunday night resulted in significant casualties, including the deaths of 45 people, igniting a wave of global condemnation. The attack came after Hamas launched rocket attacks on Israel, including Tel Aviv, from Rafah. Meanwhile, a “shooting incident on the Egyptian border” involving Israeli and Egyptian forces prompted immediate diplomatic dialogue. What Happened in Rafah: An Israeli airstrike in Gaza’s Rafah city has sparked a significant international outcry. The strike, which targeted a tent camp, resulted in a massive blaze and the deaths of 45 people, according to Reuters citing local officials. The attack has been condemned by several countries and global organizations, including the United Nations and UNICEF. France President Emmanuel Macron expressed outrage and demanded an “immediate ceasefire,” highlighting the lack of safe areas for Palestinian civilians in Rafah. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned the strikes, horrified by the deaths of displaced persons, including children. Qatar warned that the strikes could jeopardize renewed mediation efforts for a truce and a hostage release deal. Catherine Russell, executive director of UNICEF, ...Full story available on Benzinga.com

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