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In response to questions about the strikes in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, the Spokesperson has the following to say:
We deplore the death of civilians - young children and teenagers - in Majdal Shams. Civilians must be protected at all times.
In response to questions regarding the rocket attack on a football ground in the Israeli-occupied Golan, the Spokesperson has the following to say:
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon briefs UN Security Council 24 July 2024
UN Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert meets Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz
Earlier today, United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert arrived in Israel for a three-day visit.
The UN is deeply concerned at the increase in the intensity of exchanges of fire across the Blue Line yesterday, which heightens the risk of a full-scale war . Escalation can and must be avoided.
Photo credit: UNDPPA
On the occasion of “Women in Diplomacy Day”, marked on 24 June, Politically Speaking talked to Special Coordinator Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh, who are leading diplomatic efforts in Lebanon and the Horn of Africa, respectively, to learn more about their work.