Brazil confirms death of Brazilian mother and daughter in Lebanon after Israeli attack
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Brazil's government confirmed the deaths of a mother and daughter, both Brazilian citizens, in a recent Israeli attack in southern Lebanon.
- The attack, which occurred in the Bint Jbeil district, also resulted in the death of the victims' Lebanese husband and father, while another Brazilian son remains hospitalized.
- Brazil condemned the attack, calling it a violation of the April 16 ceasefire and urging adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
The Brazilian government has strongly condemned the recent Israeli attack in southern Lebanon that tragically claimed the lives of a Brazilian mother and her young daughter. In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated its condemnation of the violence, confirming the deaths of the two Brazilian nationals. The attack, which took place in the Bint Jbeil district, also resulted in the death of the family's Lebanese husband and father, with their other Brazilian son currently receiving hospital treatment.
The government expressed 'consternation and regret' over the deaths and pointed out that the attack constitutes 'another example of the repeated and unacceptable violations' of the ceasefire announced on April 16, which has already left dozens dead.
This incident has deeply distressed Brazil, which views the attack as a "reiterated and unacceptable violation" of the ceasefire that went into effect on April 16. The Brazilian government expressed its "consternation and regret" over the loss of life, emphasizing that such actions, alongside the "systematic" demolition of civilian homes and the displacement of over a million people, are unacceptable. Brazil has reaffirmed its "strongest condemnation" of all hostilities, holding both Israel and Hezbollah accountable for violations during the cessation of hostilities.
Likewise, it reaffirmed its 'strongest condemnation' of all attacks perpetrated during the period of hostilities, both by Israel and the Hezbollah group.
From Brazil's perspective, this event underscores a grave concern for the safety of civilians and the need for strict adherence to international law and UN resolutions. The government has urged all parties to fully comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war, and to cease hostilities immediately, demanding the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanese territory. This stance reflects Brazil's consistent commitment to peace and its role in advocating for de-escalation and the protection of innocent lives in conflict zones. The tragic loss of Brazilian citizens highlights the devastating human cost of the ongoing conflict and reinforces Brazil's call for a lasting resolution.
In this regard, Brazil urged the parties to fully comply with UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war, and to cease hostilities immediately, as well as to completely withdraw Israeli forces from Lebanese territory.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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