US calls on Israel to reconsider UNRWA ban as Hezbollah names new leader
Summary: The U.S. has urged Israel to reconsider its ban on the UN relief agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, warning it could severely impact over three million people reliant on its services. The Israeli parliament approved the ban, which would halt vital humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank.
In related developments, Hezbollah announced Naim Qassem as its new leader following the death of Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike. Qassem, who has been acting leader, is believed to be in Tehran amid escalating violence between Hezbollah and Israel.
The conflict has intensified, with significant casualties reported in both Gaza and Lebanon. Over 43,000 people have died in Gaza since Israel's military response began, while more than 1,400 have been killed in Lebanon since the conflict escalated last month.
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