Halima Kaakour
Coverage of Halima Kaakour in the Nexus archive.
- Israel's 'kill first' strategy is now aimed at Turkey. Will the region respond?
Israel's 'kill first' strategy is now directed at Turkey, raising questions about regional responses. The US has signed conflicting deals with Iran and Israel, allowing Israeli forces to occupy southern Lebanon indefinitely and weakening Lebanese sovereignty through a military coordination framework. The agreement grants immunity to Israeli troops for war crimes and obliges Lebanon to disarm a key armed group.
- Lebanon-Israel deal could block war crimes accountability, experts warn
A framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel includes a clause requiring both nations to cease 'hostile or adverse actions' in international legal forums, raising concerns it could block accountability for alleged Israeli war crimes. Lebanese experts argue the provision undermines victims' rights to seek justice and reparations for violations, including civilian casualties and displacement since October 2023.