People in Lebanon fear echoes of past all-out war with Israel in latest airstrikes

"UNRWA is committed to stay & deliver education and other basic services to Palestine Refugees in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, in accordance with the General Assembly resolution mandated to the Agency."— Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, who spoke on social media about the agency's commitments.

"The house collapsed on top of us."— Umm Walid al-Khour, a survivor of the strike in Gaza City.

Israel is undermining stability in Lebanon and escalating tensions, posing 'real dangers to the security' of the region.— President Joseph Aoun condemned the air strike and called for France and the United States to compel Israel to halt its attacks.

"Hamas has given the criminal occupation excuses to commit its crimes in the Gaza Strip, the most prominent being the holding of hostages."— Mahmud Abbas, the Palestinian President, addressing Hamas's actions and their consequences on the Palestinian people.

The violent provocateurs who called for the genocide of Jews in support of terrorists and terrorism — outside a synagogue, in a Jewish neighborhood... did so in order to intimidate, provoke, and instill fear.— Rabbi Motti Seligson, spokesperson for Chabad-Lubavitch, condemning both the anti-Ben-Gvir protesters and the mob that chased the woman.

I chose to live here, in Room 201, because when I took possession of the papal apartment, inside myself I distinctly heard a 'no.' The papal apartment is not luxurious, but it is large. I need to live among people.— Pope Francis explained in a past interview why he chose a modest residence.

"Barak entered the water to dive and document the sharks, not to feed them or play with them."— Sarit Tzach, the victim's wife, explains her husband's intentions.

"Did we really have to hold the container here for 3-4 months... until we had 120-140 thousand containers stored in this place?"— Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said after arriving in Bandar Abbas on Sunday.

"I refuse to be complicit in a genocide funded by our politicians."— Miss Holland, an activist with Youth Demand, explaining her motivation for taking action during the protest.

"What is required is a vice president for the PA to whom the powers could be transferred."— Hani al-Masri, Palestinian analyst, commented on the need for reforms within the Palestinian Authority.

"In days when antisemitism is raising its ugly head, when there is hatred towards Israel and when cries rise for the destruction of Israel, we must stand strong and remind and promise the world: never again."— Israeli President Isaac Herzog told a news conference before the march.

"Receiving the emissary of an insensitive & callous beast, a bloodthirsty tyrant, a feral psychopath & a delusional megalomaniac like Bibi Netanyahu & showering accolades on him is an insult to the martyred women & children of Gaza & a big slap on the face of those that are fighting Israeli occupation in Palestine."— Femi Fani-Kayode on the visit of the Israeli ambassador.