'Civilians bearing brunt of conflict'

Firas Al-Atraqchi

The Lebanese government has said Lebanon is on the verge of a humanitarian disaster as foodstuffs, medicines and basic necessities are quickly being depleted under an Israeli naval, land and aerial blockade. Middle East spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nada Doumani says international humanitarian law dictates that the blockade imposed on Lebanon must not prevent foodstuffs and other essential supplies from reaching the civilian population...

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