Nexus Europa — Jun 24, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC

UN commission reiterates 'genocide' accusation, West Bank raid kills Palestinian, and Hezbollah alleges ceasefire breaches

A UN commission reaffirmed its 'genocide' accusation against Israel regarding Gaza, while Israeli forces killed a Palestinian in the West Bank. Hezbollah also accused Israel of ceasefire violations in Lebanon.

An international United Nations commission of inquiry reiterated on June 23 its finding of an ongoing "genocide" in the Gaza Strip, accusing Israel of "deliberately targeting" Palestinian children. The commission stated that "by targeting children, Israel attacks the very capacity of the Palestinian people to exist," echoing a previous assessment. Separately, on June 24, Israeli forces killed 29-year-old Mohammed Zayed during a raid in Al-Yamoun, occupied West Bank, a death confirmed by the Israeli army after reports from Palestinian authorities. Additionally, Hezbollah accused Israel of two ceasefire violations in Lebanon within 48 hours, following an Israeli drone strike that killed two people, a day after two others died from Israeli fire.

Sources: Le Monde

Kremlin claims Ukrainian setbacks as Kyiv warns of Belarusian exercises

The Kremlin has asserted that Ukraine is striking Russian territory due to its worsening front-line situation, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz maintained that Kyiv remains strong. Ukraine also issued a warning regarding Belarusian military exercises.

The Kremlin has stated that Ukraine is conducting strikes on Russian territory due to its deteriorating position on the front lines. Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitri Peskov claimed that the situation for Kyiv is worsening daily, predicting "irreversible" consequences for Ukraine, and asserted that Russian forces are making progress "along the entire front." Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly affirmed that Kyiv "remains strong, the support of Europe does not weaken." Separately, Ukraine has urged caution regarding "mobilization exercises" taking place in Belarus's Grodno region.

Sources: Le Monde — International