France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Israel warns half of Gaza's population to move south, UN says
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Israel warns half of Gaza's population to move south, UN says
23 Sept 06:54Key points summarised by AI
Israel's military ordered 1.1 million Palestinians in northern Gaza to relocate south within 24 hours, a move the UN deemed impossible without severe humanitarian consequences.
This directive, affecting nearly half of Gaza's population, is widely interpreted as a precursor to a potential Israeli ground offensive following a deadly Hamas attack.
The UN criticized the order, while Israel's ambassador defended it, urging the UN to condemn Hamas instead.
Hamas dismissed the relocation warning as propaganda, urging citizens to remain, amidst ongoing Israeli airstrikes and a siege in response to the recent attacks.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
Yesterday 12:56Key points summarised by AI
President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.