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UN Warns of Lebanon Crisis Escalation Amid Middle East Tensions; Turkiye's Trade Controversy and Rising Terror Alerts in Europe

UN warns Lebanon conflict could mirror Gaza crisis; tensions escalate as UK, Norway, and the Netherlands respond to regional instability.
The United Nations has issued an urgent warning about Lebanon's escalating conflict, which it fears could develop into a crisis similar to that of Gaza, as tensions with Israel have led to over 1,100 Lebanese deaths and massive displacement.

Meanwhile, in response to the Gaza conflict, Turkiye has significantly increased its exports to the Palestinian territories, although controversy has arisen over alleged covert trade with Israel, charges that Turkish authorities have denied.

Across the channel, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has defended the continued arms exports to Israel, highlighting Israel's right to self-defense, despite international debates and the recent suspension of several export licenses.

On the northern front, Norway has heightened its terror alert to protect Jewish and Israeli targets due to rising tensions in the Middle East, a precaution echoing measures previously taken by Sweden against similar threats.

In the UK, there is a concerning rise in counter-terrorism investigations involving children, as MI5 reports a surge attributed to online extremism and right-wing ideologies, marking a significant shift in the agency's focus.

Finally, in the Netherlands, complainants are seeking to prosecute Israeli officials for allegedly interfering with an ICC investigation into actions in the Palestinian territories, adding another layer of complexity to the regional tensions.
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