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Amid Intensifying Conflicts, Syrian Refugees in Lebanon and Children in Gaza Face Grim Realities

Syrian refugees in Lebanon face escalating threats amidst Hezbollah-Israel conflict, while humanitarian crises unfold in Gaza and Saudi Arabia enforces strict immigration laws.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon are facing new dangers as the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies, resulting in at least 31 Syrians being killed since October 8. With over 1.5 million refugees in Lebanon, the combination of extreme poverty, potential deportations, and hazardous attempts to migrate to Europe adds to their plight. Aid organizations like MedGlobal are battling these harsh conditions to provide much-needed medical care amidst increasing violence and anti-Syrian measures by Lebanese authorities.

Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis also extends to Gaza, where 12-year-old Rama Abu Seif is just one of the 625,000 children unable to attend school due to the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Schools in Gaza, either bombed or turned into shelters, have disrupted education since the war began on October 7, exacerbating the hardship for its 2.3 million residents without any foreseeable peace.

In light of this, the UN Security Council is feeling the strain, with Slovenia's UN Ambassador Samuel Zbogar urging a ceasefire in Gaza as diplomatic mediations fall short. Despite a June resolution advocating a ceasefire and hostage release, attempts by the US, Egypt, and Qatar have yielded little progress. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has underscored the need for a genuine ceasefire, contrasting it with temporary pauses for humanitarian activities like vaccinations amidst continual strife.

Shifting to Asia, Russian President Vladimir Putin made headlines by visiting Mongolia on September 3, 2024, despite an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Mongolia's President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh received Putin with honors at Genghis Khan Square, marking the 85th anniversary of a Soviet-Mongolian victory over Japan, a move that drew sharp criticism from Ukraine and the EU.

Over in Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Interior has reported the arrest of more than 20,000 illegal residents during raids conducted between August 22 and August 28. The crackdown addressed multiple violations related to residency, border security, and labor laws, resulting in deportations and stern warnings against aiding illegal activities, showing the Kingdom's rigorous enforcement measures.

Lastly, in the United States, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar faces serious charges by the Justice Department for his involvement in the deadly October 7 attack in Israel, which claimed over 1,200 lives. The charges encompass conspiracy to support a terrorist organization and the use of weapons of mass destruction, highlighting alleged backing from Iran and Hezbollah. This legal action comes as ceasefire and hostage negotiations continue, with Sinwar suspected to be hiding in Gaza's tunnels.
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