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Beirut's southern suburbs lie in ruins following Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.

MIDDLE EAST: Live updates from the Security Council and across the UN

As turmoil roils the Middle East, senior UN officials provided humanitarian updates on the impact of continued fighting in Lebanon and Gaza, while many ambassadors in the Security Council offered strong support for the "indispensable" role of the Palestine refugee agency, UNRWA, which has come under increasing attack in the Israeli parliament. UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said attempts to "dismantle" the agency would compromise humanitarian work and human rights worldwide. Full coverage for app users, here.

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Northern Gaza resident Ahmed Abu Aita gestures towards his house in northern Gaza which has been reduced to rubble.

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