▷ The death toll in Lebanon has risen to 569 as Israel carried out a second day of strikes around the country. Lebanon's foreign minister saying the number of people displaced by the attacks is now approaching half a million. Israel says it's dealt Hezbollah devastating blows. But the group is still firing back. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong is urging Israel to comply with international law and warns Australia would not support a ground invasion in Lebanon. ▷ On the first day of leaders’ speeches to the United Nations General Assembly Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and the war in Gaza dominated. US President Joe Biden was one of them, in his last speech to the UN, calling on nations to band together. But the UN's Secretary General scolded leaders, telling them that impunity and inequality are creating “a powder keg that risks engulfing the world”.]] 00:00 Israeli strikes continue across Lebanon, Hezbollah firing back 04:34 UNGA hears world leaders with Gaza and Lebanon dominating 07:55 Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelenskyy tells the UNSC forcing Russia into peace is the only way to end the war. 10:24 Australian FM Penny Wong warns Israel must adhere to international law amid suggestions it’s considering ground invasion of Lebanon Subscribe to the SBS News YouTube channel: @SBSNews Follow SBS News on Instagram: Follow SBS News on TikTok: @sbsnews_au Follow SBS News on X: Follow SBS News on Facebook: Apple News: For the latest news, visit Network Terms & Conditions: Privacy Policy: Feedback or complaints:
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