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MIDDLE EAST LIVE 24 April: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended as humanitarian concerns persist
The United States has announced that the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will be extended by three weeks following talks in Washington, offering a potential pause in hostilities. Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns persist across the region, including in Gaza and Iran. Stay with us for live updates.
Key highlights
Iran health concerns grow: Warnings are rising over potential shortages of essential medical supplies, with damage to health facilities and production capacity affecting access to critical care.
No end in sight to Lebanon humanitarian crisis: Many are returning to their homes after the ceasefire, but large numbers remain displaced, with limited access to shelter, water and basic services.
Another UN peacekeeper from UNIFIL succumbs to injuries: An Indonesian peacekeeper serving with UNIFIL has died from injuries sustained in an explosion last month.
IMO urges protection of seafarers: The UN maritime agency has called once again for stronger safeguards for crews in the shuttered Strait of Hormuz following multiple vessel attacks and casualties.
Production team: Vibhu Mishra, Matt Wells and Ana Carmo in New York, Daniel Johnson in Geneva
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