Arab League Secretary General Calls on International Community to Stand by Lebanon

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli airstrike near Al Khiam in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, northern Israel, 30 September 2024. (EPA)
Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli airstrike near Al Khiam in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, northern Israel, 30 September 2024. (EPA)
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Arab League Secretary General Calls on International Community to Stand by Lebanon

Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli airstrike near Al Khiam in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, northern Israel, 30 September 2024. (EPA)
Smoke rises as a result of an Israeli airstrike near Al Khiam in southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side of the border, northern Israel, 30 September 2024. (EPA)

Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed on Monday the League's solidarity with Lebanon and the Lebanese people against Israel’s intense attacks.

He urged the international community to support the Lebanese people in confronting the attacks and their repercussions, particularly those that target civilian areas.

In a statement, Aboul Gheit condemned the ongoing series of Israeli attacks on Lebanon, which have resulted in hundreds of casualties and displaced nearly a million people.

He emphasized that such violations of the country's sovereignty could lead to an escalation of the conflict.



Hamas Says Israeli Female Hostage Killed in North Gaza Area Hit by Israel

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)
Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)
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Hamas Says Israeli Female Hostage Killed in North Gaza Area Hit by Israel

Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)
Relatives of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since October 7 protest outside the Defense Ministry headquarters in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2024. (Photo by JACK GUEZ / AFP)

A spokesperson for Hamas' armed wing said on Saturday that a female Israeli hostage had been killed in an area of northern Gaza that had been struck by Israeli forces.

Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was offering a reward of $5 million to anybody who brings out a hostage held in Gaza.

"Anybody who brings out a hostage will find with us a secure way for them and their family to leave" Gaza, Netanyahu said in a video filmed inside the Palestinian territory, according to his office.

"We will also give them a reward of $5 million for each hostage."