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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

Israeli military to investigate specific Gaza attacks; France and Iran expel diplomats

The Israeli military announced it will open criminal investigations into the deaths of a 5-year-old girl and 15 paramedics following a review of 150 incidents. Simultaneously, France is expelling two Iranian diplomats following a reciprocal expulsion of French staff, while Iranian officials visit Iraq to discuss regional security and oil export routes.

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Why It Matters

These developments represent significant shifts in international diplomatic relations and military accountability protocols during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Key Facts

  • The Israeli military will conduct criminal investigations into the deaths of Hind Rajab and 15 paramedics.
  • The military reviewed 150 incidents of troop conduct during the war in Gaza.
  • Criminal investigations were declined for three attacks involving World Central Kitchen and Doctors Without Borders staff.
  • At least 10 people were killed in two separate airstrikes in Gaza on Wednesday.
  • France is expelling two Iranian diplomats in response to the expulsion of French staff from Iran.
  • Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf is on a three-day visit to Iraq.
  • Iraq is seeking special status for oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz due to regional conflict disruptions.
  • Iraq relies on oil for approximately 90% of its national budget.

Who's Mentioned

organizationWorld Central Kitchen“Aid organization involved in an attack not selected for criminal investigation”personHaibet al-Halbousi“Iraqi Parliament Speaker”other10“Number of people killed in Wednesday airstrikes”personHind Rajab“5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in February 2024”personJean-Noël Barrot“French Foreign Minister”other150“Number of troop conduct incidents reviewed”organizationDoctors Without Borders“Aid organization involved in an attack not selected for criminal investigation”personMohammad Bagher Qalibaf“Iranian Parliament Speaker”other15“Number of paramedics killed”