**Israel-Gaza War Live: Lebanon Tense as New Blasts Kill 20, Injure 450**

 19 Sep 2024

 **Coordinated Explosions Across Lebanon Kill 20, Injure Over 450**

A series of explosions from communication devices went off in Lebanon, killing at least 20 people and injuring more than 450, officials reported. This comes a day after similar attacks involving pagers used by Hezbollah killed 12 and wounded thousands.

Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a "new phase" in the conflict, stating that after months of fighting Hamas in Gaza, focus and resources are shifting to the northern front.

Meanwhile, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution urging Israel to end its occupation of Palestinian territories within a year. The conflict has claimed 41,272 lives and left 95,551 wounded in Gaza. In Israel, at least 1,139 were killed during the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, with over 200 taken captive.

The UN General Assembly has strongly reaffirmed its commitment to the Palestinian people's right to self-determination, including the establishment of an independent and sovereign state coexisting peacefully with Israel, in line with UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, said Josep Borrell in a statement.

On Wednesday, the Assembly passed a resolution demanding that Israel end "its unlawful presence in the occupied Palestinian territory" within 12 months. The resolution received 124 votes in favor, with 43 abstentions, while Israel, the US, and 12 other countries voted against it.