UN commission reaffirms Gaza 'genocide' claim amid regional tensions

An international United Nations commission of inquiry reiterated its finding of an ongoing "genocide" in the Gaza Strip on June 23, alleging Israel is "deliberately targeting" Palestinian children and stating that "by targeting children, Israel attacks the very capacity of the Palestinian people to exist." Concurrently, Israeli forces killed Mohammed Zayed, 29, during a raid in Al-Yamoun, occupied West Bank, on June 24. In Lebanon, Hezbollah accused Israel of two ceasefire violations within 48 hours, following an Israeli drone strike that killed two individuals, a day after two others died from Israeli fire. Separately, Iran has reportedly intensified its internal repression, with political executions continuing despite a recent memorandum of understanding with the United States. Additionally, Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson accused NATO of "complicity" in an "illegal war of aggression" against Iran by the US and Israel, citing remarks by NATO's Secretary General. Sources: Le Monde