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Israel may commit ‘new genocide’ in Lebanon using Iran war as pretext, Turkey warns
**Turkey Warns of Possible Genocide in Lebanon as Israel Continues Strikes**
Turkey's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has expressed deep concern about the situation in Lebanon, where Israel's ongoing strikes have resulted in a significant loss of life. Fidan fears that Israel's actions could lead to another genocide, this time in Lebanon, under the pretext of fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah.
The current crisis began last week when Hezbollah launched an attack on Israel in response to the US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Since then, Lebanon has been caught in the crossfire, with Israeli strikes killing 826 people, including 65 women and 106 children, and wounding 2,009 others.
As the conflict spreads beyond the Middle East, the international community is under pressure to take action. The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, visited Beirut and urged the international community to support Lebanon in its hour of need. He also emphasized that diplomatic channels remain open to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Fidan's comments are a stark warning to the international community to take immediate action to prevent further bloodshed in Lebanon. He believes that Israel's actions are a clear indication of a desire to commit another genocide, this time in Lebanon.
This situation is reminiscent of the 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, which led to a long and bloody conflict. The international community must learn from history and take decisive action to prevent another humanitarian disaster in Lebanon.
As a country that has experienced its own share of conflicts and humanitarian crises, Nigeria can relate to the suffering of the Lebanese people. The international community must come together to prevent further loss of life and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The situation in Lebanon serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts. It is crucial that the international community takes immediate action to prevent further bloodshed in Lebanon and works towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.